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Brad's Roe Bead, Black Widow
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- Item weight
- 0.02 kg
- Product dimensions
- 4.29 x 2.64 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
Round 10 mm roe beads in a pearly finish for tying salmon flies and steelhead patterns that imitate egg clusters.
A 10 mm roe bead in a Black Widow finish, a dark option for anglers who want a bead that stands apart from the pale colors most bead rigs use. It fits a single-bead rig and suits bass anglers who like a darker bead in their box.
Best for
- Tying steelhead flies and salmon egg imitations for streams and rivers
- Matching natural egg colors in fall salmon runs
- Building drift flies with visible attractors
Skip if
- You fish saltwater without steelhead runs
- You prefer using yarn or foam for egg imitations
Strengths
- 10 mm size is realistic for most salmon and steelhead egg patterns
- Pearly finish reflects light and attracts fish underwater
- 21 beads provide enough material for multiple flies
Trade-offs
- Plastic beads are less durable than natural materials in fast water
- Pearly finish may show wear with repeated casting
- Limited color in a single pack; matching natural eggs may require mixing colors
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Pink, Chartreuse, Chartreuse Satin, Orange Satin, Pink Lady, Pink Satin | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Salmon Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black WidowThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Brad's Roe Bead, Black Widow | Color:Black Widow | Suits:Muddy water |
| Brad's Roe Bead, Chartreuse Satin | Color:Chartreuse Satin | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Brad's Roe Bead, Orange Satin | Color:Orange Satin | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Brad's Roe Beads, 10 mm, Pearly Roe, 21-Count | Color:Pearly Roe | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Brad's Roe Bead, Pearly Roe | Color:Pearly Roe | Suits:Clear and stained water, trout and salmon & steelhead |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Color | Black Widow |
|---|---|
| Color family | Dark |
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