Here are some Beaded Buzzers I tied some time ago.
I was looking through some bead patterns and decided to take some pictures.
A size 16 hook.
A size 14 hook.
A size 14 Drennan hook.
A size 12 hook.
They are all really still-water flies, but as singles, could be stream fished.
The first one is my favorite! Nice flies Donald!
Those buzzers look great! They would work here on our tailwaters too!
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Most of the time, I think beads are a crutch for newbies that cant get their patterns deep enough.
Nice looking flies, Donald! I’ve been playing around with glass beads for a couple of years now, love the way the light comes through them.
[b]Donald,
I’m going to tie the White Bead Buzzer with one bead up front and a body composed of midge tubing wraps. Our local bluegills like flies with a soft mouth-feel and the change should do very well. Adding a dorsal stripe of Krystal Flash in rootbeer, chartreuse or red should also work well. A collar of ostrich herl might be called for, as well. I’ll try to get some of them tied this week.
Ed[/b]