types of beads and where you get them?

[dsmith1427]

The sink rate of tungsten is impressive, but does the average person really gain that much with the increased sink rate.

Don

 

[lv2nymph]

Yes, I think I do.

 

[hammertime]

dsmith1427 wrote:
The sink rate of tungsten is impressive, but does the average person really gain that much with the increased sink rate.

Don

I think that were you'll most appreciate the tungsten is when your fishing small nymphs, say #20-22 zebras on lighter tippet. Messing with those tiny shot is a pain, and wrapping lead on such small hooks really throws the overall appearance of the nymph out of whack.

 

[RonKolman]

If you are searching for standard metal beads in a variety of sizes and in large quantity packages, try Wholesale Fly Co.!!! Quality beads and an affordable price, I've been using them since last spring.

 

[Heritage-Angler]

+1 on this.

http://www.wholesaleflycompany.com/

He's actually a member here, and a fishing buddy of mine. He's based in PA, too. Reliable and fast shipping.

Been pesting him for years to start selling tungsten beads.

Price can't be beat for brass beads.

 

[RonKolman]

Heritage: Keep pestering him and also ask for colors, too. I just emailed him my request for both tungsten and colors. Great beads and a great price.

 

[lv2nymph]

Yes, Ed I'd love to see what price he'd have on tungsten beads if he started carrying them. And colors lots of colors. :-D Super prices on the brass.

 

[mike_richardson]

My fly box has more beads than Marti gras. I like tungsten these days. I go with Allen.

I have a few patterns with painted beads that are brass but haven't purchased brass in a long time. Heard riplips is good as well.

 

[mario66pens]

Thanks for the recommendation HA, I ordered a good bit from them the other day,