01-27-2009, 04:48 PM
I mainly use Tungsten. I don't wrap my flies with lead or lead sub wire. Much easier with just the bead.
Glass is translucent and gives a nice effect. There is also TUNGSTEN GLASS. It has a tungsten core.
Regular metal beads have a purpose though. That little extra if you don't want it to sink real fast.
On streamers I use CONEs same situation there with metal and Tungsten however, I rarely use Tungsten cones. I prefer Aluminum as I want my streamer or leech to float level (no nose dive) but I use a sinking line with them. This was I can pick what sink rate LINE to put me in the zone instead of the nose of a fly.
Thanks for the chart DryRod.
Sometimes a pattern may call for an OVERSIZED bead. This can be done with bigger EYE flies. You don't want the bead crowding the eye.
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Glass is translucent and gives a nice effect. There is also TUNGSTEN GLASS. It has a tungsten core.
Regular metal beads have a purpose though. That little extra if you don't want it to sink real fast.
On streamers I use CONEs same situation there with metal and Tungsten however, I rarely use Tungsten cones. I prefer Aluminum as I want my streamer or leech to float level (no nose dive) but I use a sinking line with them. This was I can pick what sink rate LINE to put me in the zone instead of the nose of a fly.
Thanks for the chart DryRod.
Sometimes a pattern may call for an OVERSIZED bead. This can be done with bigger EYE flies. You don't want the bead crowding the eye.
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