Steven, I've fished them and they are fine... Also, remember a tub of standing water though helpful does not make a river.... current, line tension, a second fly, etc.... make some difference. The best way is go fish them. But the dumb-bells, chain eyes and mono-beads are all tied on top of the hook so the weight will flip them so they ride hook point up. But, using a single bead centered on the hook shank is not a problem and the point and barb of the hook with it's weight should allow the hook to ride upright.... hook point down.