Schaefer406
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I noticed that when I tie using slotted beads - I have always been taught to not put the rounded edge up, rather to put the large slot facing up. When I flip my beads, I see that the bead hugs the top angled portion of my jig hooks better and leaves more hook shenk space for tying materials. The way I stage my slotted beads, I build a small thread dam which holds it in place. Which way do you put your beads? I finished around 300-350 flies my way and they catch fish just fine, but am I technically doing it "backwards"? I always put them with the large slot facing up for perdigons and pheasant tails since I can tuck materials and black resin in the slot.