Black brass beads?

[Van_Cleaver]

Several years ago I used to be able to buy honest to goodness black beads at any fly shop. Now they all seem to be more of a gray or pewter color. Yes I have used magic marker, paint, etc. but that's just one more pain in the a## step you shouldn't have to do. Any links or info appreciated!

 

[gfen]

http://bit.ly/1DJdssH

 

[RCFetter]

Matte black (not black nickel) tungsten beads by Montana Fly sold by JStockard:

Tungsten Beads


I got some matte black brass beads at the Fly Fishing show but I don't remember the manufacturer.

If you google Matte Black Beads you'll find some online shops that sell them in quantity. I think Ripp Lipps has them.

 

[IdratherbePhishing]

Rip lips fishing look it up. Matte black tungsten 100 count for like 12 bucks. Unless for some reason you want brass. They prolly hv both

 

[drumat26]

check out wholesaleflycompany.com. Not high end beads but I caught my biggest trout to date using one of their beads on a wired stonefly nymph