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    Default TO BEAD OR NOT TO BEAD - Whipfinish - Jul 29, 2013

    TO BEAD OR NOT TO BEAD
    The indicator slipped slightly below the surface as my mind went through a moment of SPP, or "Stationary Piscatorial Panic". SPP is a common malady suffered by nymph/indicator fishermen. Even for the most seasoned of fly fishermen, when we are focused on that little strike indicator our senses seem to revert back to those of a high-strung 12 year old running on Little Debbie cakes and Coke. I've discussed it with many of my buddies and I am convinced the Fishing Gods are actually playing a cruel joke on us.

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    I am joining yu in using more beadhead patterns.
    Mine are on warmwater fish more.

    Rick

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    With my limited education in pursuing trout first I like metal beads because I hate split shot, but I like glass beads for the air bubble appearance they give.

    But the bigger question to me is, why change a fly because its appearance has become unkempt? Some fishing lures of all sizes, from flies to crankbaits, seem to have a certain hard to discern quality that makes them catch fish. Sometimes the more battered they are, the better they seem to work.
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    Uncle Jesse,

    I agree at times it does. Yet sometimes they get chewed on to the point of not even resembling the original pattern. In my case that may not always be a negative attribute however. LOL

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    Rather then using a bead for weight, I'd rather go with a little lead wire weight wrapped mid hook shank and then just tying a regular nymph over that.

    As for the indicator, the only one I have ever used is the fly line.

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    DaleW,

    Such is the case with many....myself included for quite awhile. And in many cases do tie in both styles, since often fish prefer one over the other on a given day. lately however, the edge has been leaning towards beads.

    Here is a recent example with a favorite pattern of mine, the Copper Jake. Both patterns have their moments.

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    My best,

    Ralph

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