The word is out: fishing beads for trout and steelhead is a deadly, effective method of fishing! And there’s more to bead fishing than meets the eye.
Beads attract fish because they look like fish eggs that they want to eat. Beads come in a variety of sizes and colors to reflect the different roe (eggs) produced by different fish. For example, Sockeye salmon produce the smallest roe (6 mm). Coho roe are medium-sized (8 mm). King salmon produce the biggest (8-10 mm).
If you are new to bead fishing, check out our how-to article, Beads: The Bare Naked Truth.
If you have an idea of what you want, but aren’t quite sure, ask one of our knowledgeable staff at Alaska Fly Fishing Goods. Call (907) 586-1550 or email us for more information.
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We customed designed this steelhead bead box with BnR Tackle. The AFFG Steelhead Pro Pack from BnR ...
We customed designed this steelhead bead box with BnR Tackle. The AFFG Steelhead Pro Pack from BnR has the colors you need to catch steelhead in Alaska. If you really want an edge, we recommend you spice them up with some of BnR's Troutify Bead Paint.
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Salmon Red is one of the original killer steelhead colors. The translucent red color is particularly ...
Salmon Red is one of the original killer steelhead colors. The translucent red color is particularly effective on Columbia River tributaries. Fish it straight out of the pack or add some polish.
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Gamakatsu has designed a hook specifically for bead fishing. It has a slightly wider gap so when it ...
Gamakatsu has designed a hook specifically for bead fishing. It has a slightly wider gap so when it goes in, it stays in. The hook itself is sticky sharp and features Gamakatsu's Nano Alpha coating. This slick coating on the hook provides excellent corrosion resistance and penetrates more easily when you set the hook. 25 hooks per pack.
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Baby Pink (aka Cosmic Pink) is another super productive steelhead bead. Translucent Pink with sparkl ...
Baby Pink (aka Cosmic Pink) is another super productive steelhead bead. Translucent Pink with sparkly flecks is a winner.
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Nail Polish has accounted for a lot of steelhead over the years! ...
Nail Polish has accounted for a lot of steelhead over the years!
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Pink Lady (AKA Pink Panther) is deadly steelhead bead. Fish it unpainted or doctor it up with a coat ...
Pink Lady (AKA Pink Panther) is deadly steelhead bead. Fish it unpainted or doctor it up with a coat of polish to really go big!
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Black Widow (aka Cosmic Red) is another stealthy steelhead bead. It has a translucent red coloration ...
Black Widow (aka Cosmic Red) is another stealthy steelhead bead. It has a translucent red coloration with subtle flecks in it.
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Blood Dot Oregon Cheese looks exactly like it sounds. It has an orange base color with light yellow ...
Blood Dot Oregon Cheese looks exactly like it sounds. It has an orange base color with light yellow mottling and a red dot for realism. A great late season rainbow & Dolly fly and a nice steelhead attractor in the larger sizes.
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If you are looking to give bead fishing for steelhead a try or if you're just fishing for a few days ...
If you are looking to give bead fishing for steelhead a try or if you're just fishing for a few days the Steelhead Starter Selection is perfect. It has everything you need to get in the game!
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Try this classic dead egg with a dot of blood to help it stand out from the pack. ...
Try this classic dead egg with a dot of blood to help it stand out from the pack.
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Blood Dot Shrimp is another of the classic dead eggs. A unique and very effective color. ...
Blood Dot Shrimp is another of the classic dead eggs. A unique and very effective color.
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The Mottled Mauve Pearl Trout Bead is a one-of-a-kind, effective natural imitation on cloudy dark da ...
The Mottled Mauve Pearl Trout Bead is a one-of-a-kind, effective natural imitation on cloudy dark days or as an attractor bead on other days.
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The Blood Dot Pink Pearl Trout Bead is one of our favorites for creating the Steak & Eggs rig. J ...
The Blood Dot Pink Pearl Trout Bead is one of our favorites for creating the Steak & Eggs rig. Just slide one on the leader in front of your favorite leech pattern to create an Egg Sucking Leech.
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The Ultimate S.E. Trout/Dolly Selection is the perfect box for anglers who want to carry a little bi ...
The Ultimate S.E. Trout/Dolly Selection is the perfect box for anglers who want to carry a little bit of everything. From May through September, there are the right flies or beads in this selection to keep you in the fish.
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Blood Dot Peach Fuzz is a great dead egg imitation with a hint of blood. ...
Blood Dot Peach Fuzz is a great dead egg imitation with a hint of blood.
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Dirty Roe is a good dead egg imitation and often works when others don't. The blood dot helps this b ...
Dirty Roe is a good dead egg imitation and often works when others don't. The blood dot helps this bead stand out a bit more, too.
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Blood Dot Egg Yolk is a great chum egg imitation. It is similar in color to Gold Roe but has slightl ...
Blood Dot Egg Yolk is a great chum egg imitation. It is similar in color to Gold Roe but has slightly more yellow mottling. The egg dot adds an extra touch of realism.
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Watermelon Trout Beads are a translucent pink that steelhead absolutely love. They really light up w ...
Watermelon Trout Beads are a translucent pink that steelhead absolutely love. They really light up when they hit the water. Fish them straight out of the pack or add a topcoat of your favorite polish to really take them up a notch!
