I don't have a problem with a molded bead, or leadheads or anything. I fish with all of them. It's just a matter of definitions.

I'll even share one of my dirty little secrets.....I sometimes put a spinning reel on my fly rod and use it like a noodle rod, for crappie and bluegills, with ultralite jigs, and worms. It never made sense to me to buy an Uncle Buck's 10' Crappie Rod, when I already have rods that are almost that long, and probably have better action. They work beautifully.

Quote Originally Posted by Fly Goddess View Post
Well,
I do use these specially on a deep nymph rig and micro buggers
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishi...3Bcat103885380

But if yu don't like the molded bead.

http://midcurrent.com/flies/hooks-the-jig-is-up/


I have an acquaintance that uses a fly rod, because of the length only, and just mono on the reel (relying on lead to get the bait or lure OR a water bubble 0ut)....not fly fishing to me, just plain ol bait fishing.