{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: trout beads vs egg flies

The only time I've ever used them was with a guide on the Colorado River in Lees Ferry, AZ.  The fishery there (at least when fly fishing) is predominantly nymphing and about 98% rainbow trout.  He had some in his box that we tried a little.  He said he had about the same luck with the troutbeads as will regular egg patterns.  Ultimately the trout were keyed in on midges that day. 

 

Anyhow, to be honest, I've never fished for steelhead so I can't comment as to how they may be foul hooked any different than trout, but I thought the trout beads appeared to be about as effective as a regular egg pattern.  Despite the hook being below the actual egg, the fish is hooked exactly the same--you raise the rod tip and it pulls the hook into the flesh of the mouth of the fish.  Now, theoretically, I think the troutbead rig could actually induce hooksets outside of the fish's mouth given that the hook is about 2" away from the bead.  For example, if the fish takes the bead but the hook remains outside of the mouth and you raise your rod tip, you will likely hook the fish outside of the mouth (on the lip, gills, eye, etc.), if you even hook the fish at all.  That's just me theorizing...

 

On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 2:38:28 PM UTC-4, Danny Barrett wrote:

I know this could be a controversial topic...I apologize

 

So I've seen some articles about using trout beads and a hook 2 inches behind the bead.  These articles claim its legal and is less likely to hook a steelhead in a way that might harm it.  Wanted to see what the groups opinion on these were?  I have not bought any yet, but it seems like a good idea and they are a lot cheaper then egg flies.  Regardless of what type of egg style people use more, what sizes or colors work best up in the lake Erie tribs?

Thanks,

 

Danny

dannyt...@gmail.com

(540)-222-8064

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