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Brad's Roe Beads, 10 mm, Pearly Roe, 21-Count
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Round 10 mm roe beads in a pearly finish for tying salmon flies and steelhead patterns that imitate egg clusters.
A 10 mm pearly roe bead in a pack of 21, a pale egg imitation for anglers who want a natural-looking option. The pack holds enough beads for several rigs and a few trips.
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
Specifications
| Type | roe bead |
|---|---|
| Size | 10 mm |
| Count | 21 beads |
| Color | Pearly Roe |
| Shape | Round |
| Material | Plastic |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 Widow | 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
| Pack count | 21 |
|---|---|
| Color | Pearly Roe |
| Color family | White |
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