{"id":914,"date":"2024-01-08T16:35:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T21:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/?p=914"},"modified":"2024-01-25T18:40:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T23:40:25","slug":"fishing-with-beads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/fishing-with-beads\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing With Beads: 5 Guide Tips For More Fish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-With-Beads-1024-min.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing With Beads\" class=\"wp-image-2118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-With-Beads-1024-min.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-With-Beads-1024-min-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-With-Beads-1024-min-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fishing with trout beads is a great way to catch more trout, steelhead, and salmon in rivers because beads imitate the fish eggs that trout and steelhead love to eat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been using beads for over 20 years, and they are one of my most effective baits. I will share my best trout bead types, sizes, colors, and rigging methods, along with a tip on changing trout beads quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13477_5e8489-35\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>We may make a small commission from some of the links on this website, which is at no cost to you. I appreciate your support. <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"400\">Learn More<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fishing-with-beads-the-right-way\">Three Types Of Beads<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_65b249-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_65b249-be > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_65b249-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_65b249-be > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_65b249-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_65b249-be > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_65b249-be alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_1a2149-e6 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fireplug_charters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steelhead-caught-on-a-bead-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-With-Captain.-Click-Image-to-see-more-min.jpg\" alt=\"Steelhead caught on a bead from Fire Plug Charters With Captain. Click Image to see more\" class=\"wp-image-11241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steelhead-caught-on-a-bead-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-With-Captain.-Click-Image-to-see-more-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steelhead-caught-on-a-bead-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-With-Captain.-Click-Image-to-see-more-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Steelhead-caught-on-a-bead-from-Fire-Plug-Charters-With-Captain.-Click-Image-to-see-more-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steelhead caught on a bead from Fire Plug Charters With Captain. Click the image to see more from them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_1a334c-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_1a334c-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_1a334c-62 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>There are three main types of beads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soft Beads:<\/strong> Soft beads are rigged straight onto the hook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plastic Beads:<\/strong> Plastic beads are hard and are using specially rigged so the bead is on the line 1 to 2 inches up from the hook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glass Beads:<\/strong> Glass beads are a favorite among many anglers because they are hard, heavy, and sink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stone:<\/strong> I have recently seen stone beads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trout and steelhead beads are hard and come with a very small hole in them so that they can be slid up the line and fastened onto the line and not onto the hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steelhead-bead-sizes\">Bead Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_9751b7-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_9751b7-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_9751b7-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_9751b7-1e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_9751b7-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_9751b7-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_9751b7-1e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_04a789-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_04a789-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_04a789-8b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-Best-Baits-450x-min-1.jpg\" alt=\"A bead caught steelhead from Fire Plug Charters.\" class=\"wp-image-11236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-Best-Baits-450x-min-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-Best-Baits-450x-min-1-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This steelhead was caught on an 8mm bead which is the most common size. Image provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fireplug_charters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire Plug Charters<\/a>. Click the image to check them out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_a094ae-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_a094ae-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_a094ae-16 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Beads come in 4 different sizes, which are good for clear to dirty water situations. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 6mm bead is about the size of a typical egg from a brown trout or rainbow trout, its small. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An 8mm bead is the size of a typical salmon egg. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Myself and many other anglers tend to use the 8mm beads the most where salmon exist. The 8mm size is good for clear to slightly colored water conditions and in faster water situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The larger 10mm and 12mm trout beads get seen better in faster flows and when the water is dirtier, and therefore get picked up by the fish more often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will drop down to the smaller 6mm  beads under very clear water conditions or during the spring when the steelhead or rainbow trout are spawning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-steelhead-bead-colors\">Best Bead Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/afspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1577\/M07-011.1\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> found that over the winter, the main food item for steelhead was the eggs of other salmonids, and many of those eggs get very lighter in color, which might be why I do so well with white and peach colored beads in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best steelhead bead colors are often shades of yellows, oranges, and pinks, however, the colors that will work the best will depend on the clarity of the water and the light conditions as well as time of year and the spawning cycle of other fish. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_3ebdf8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_3ebdf8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_3ebdf8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_3ebdf8-25 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_3ebdf8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_3ebdf8-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_3ebdf8-25 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_4a83a4-bb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mottled-Beads-min.jpg\" alt=\"Mottled Trout Beads\" class=\"wp-image-2160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mottled-Beads-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mottled-Beads-min-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mottled and blood-dot colored beads are popular with anglers that fish with beads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_6f7406-b7 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Trout bead colors can also come with some unique patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common patterns are mottled trout beads which give the bead a cloudy or milky look. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some trout beads also come in what is called blood dot beads, which have a red painted dot on the bead, which is thought to attract the fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-hooks-for-beads\">Best Hooks For Beads<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_ed42d7-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_ed42d7-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_ed42d7-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_ed42d7-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_ed42d7-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_ed42d7-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_ed42d7-e1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_a88912-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_a88912-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_a88912-6b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Hooks-600-x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Steelhead bead Hooks\" class=\"wp-image-2132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Hooks-600-x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Hooks-600-x-min-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steelhead bead hooks should be small enough to not be seen and to allow the bead to flow naturally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_5c61e0-52 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Fishing with trout beads requires the right hook size and shape, and some of the best hooks for fishing with beads are the Raven Specimen hooks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use the same hooks for steelhead as I do for trout, but I change the sizes of hooks based on the size of the trout bead, the speed of the current, the depth of the spot, and the clarity of the river. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I use hooks between a size eight and a size twelve for trout. I rarely go smaller than a size 12, and I mostly use a size 10 for steelhead, and size 8 for salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If I had to choose one hook size for trout, I would go with a size 10 Raven sedge hook because it is light and stealthy. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_1e1ef5-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_1e1ef5-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_1e1ef5-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_1e1ef5-c6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_1e1ef5-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_1e1ef5-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_1e1ef5-c6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_022507-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_022507-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_022507-ca inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Salmon-on-a-bead.-Image-provided-by-SBS-Outdoor-Action-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Salmon on a bead. Image provided by SBS Outdoor Action\" class=\"wp-image-11240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Salmon-on-a-bead.-Image-provided-by-SBS-Outdoor-Action-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Salmon-on-a-bead.-Image-provided-by-SBS-Outdoor-Action-450x-min-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A big salmon caught on a bead. Image provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/sbs-outdoor-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SBS Outdoor Action<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_8635f0-74{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_8635f0-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_8635f0-74 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>However, the Raven Specimen hook holds onto fish better, so I use it when a stealthy hook is not required or when a stronger hook is needed for steelhead and salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the best hooks that I use, which are also tested and proven to work well with steelhead beads. See them on my <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/best-float-fishing-hooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Hooks<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the best hooks for beads are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Raven Sedge Hook &#8211; get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FRaven-Sedge-Hooks%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA.com &#8211; HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raven Specimen &#8211; get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FRaven-Wide-Gape-Specimen-Hooks%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA.com &#8211; HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamakatsu &#8211; get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishusa.com\/Gamakatsu-Octopus-Hooks?quantity=1&amp;L-Package-Size=239&amp;L-Size1=477&amp;L-Color1=9381&amp;irgwc=1&amp;utm_source=Impact&amp;ClickID=R7LQ7Pw1FxyLT2y05-R4sULoUkE3hCx5rXe9080&amp;utm_medium=2190477&amp;utm_campaign=FishUSA%20%7C%20Impact%20Ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA.com &#8211; HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackbird &#8211; get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishusa.com\/Blackbird-Sabretooth-Premium-Hooks-by-Redwing-Tackle?L-Size1=882&amp;irgwc=1&amp;utm_source=Impact&amp;ClickID=R7LQ7Pw1FxyLT2y05-R4sULoUkE3hHSZrXe9080&amp;utm_medium=2190477&amp;utm_campaign=FishUSA%20%7C%20Impact%20Ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA.com &#8211; HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steelhead-beads-fishing-for-steelhead-with-beads\">Methods For Fishing With Beads<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_69dc9e-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_69dc9e-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_69dc9e-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_69dc9e-c3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_69dc9e-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_69dc9e-c3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_69dc9e-c3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_0a1158-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_0a1158-4f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-With-Beads-700x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing With Beads\" class=\"wp-image-2143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-With-Beads-700x-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-With-Beads-700x-min-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beads are one of my top three most effective baits for steelhead. They work anytime the steelhead are in the river.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_d8d981-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_d8d981-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The main methods used for fishing beads are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/float-fishing-for-steelhead\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4467\">Float Fishing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/drift-fishing-for-steelhead\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6306\">Drift Fishing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/bottom-bouncing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"994\">Bottom Bouncing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/side-drifting-for-steelhead\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16882\">Side Drifting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_0b1eb5-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_0b1eb5-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_0b1eb5-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_0b1eb5-47 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_0b1eb5-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_0b1eb5-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_0b1eb5-47 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_5c9c31-35 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steelhead-On-Bead-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steelhead-On-Bead-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steelhead-On-Bead-min-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_93322d-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_93322d-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_93322d-e1 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>I only fish beads in rivers. I have found that fishing beads in lakes is not very good and that you are better off using better baits that are more suited for<a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/trout-fishing-in-lakes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> lake fishing<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_8189d4-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_8189d4-da > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_8189d4-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_8189d4-da > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_8189d4-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_8189d4-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_8189d4-da alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_cae43e-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_cae43e-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_cae43e-68 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/getbentguideservice_mi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/John-Wielinga-Get-Bent-Guide-Service-3-867x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Steelhead fishing Michigan with John Wielinga at Get Bent Guide Service\" class=\"wp-image-11166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/John-Wielinga-Get-Bent-Guide-Service-3-867x-min.jpg 876w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/John-Wielinga-Get-Bent-Guide-Service-3-867x-min-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/John-Wielinga-Get-Bent-Guide-Service-3-867x-min-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guide John Wielinga from Get Bent Guide Service with a beauty Michigan steelhead. Click the Image to see more or to book a trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_4d2ecd-84 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>If you want to see how well beads fish when compared to the more popular spawn sacs, check out this awesome video from SBS Outdoor Action, where John from Gent Bent Guide Service competes to see what works better for steelhead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be surprised. Watch Now! <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zXduh-76FsM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Steelhead BOBBER DOWN CHALLENGE! &#8211; Beads vs. Bags (Surprising Results)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-with-Beads-For-Trout-750x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing With Beads For Trout\" class=\"wp-image-2138\" style=\"width:750px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-with-Beads-For-Trout-750x-min.jpg 750w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Fishing-with-Beads-For-Trout-750x-min-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is one of my clients bead fishing for trout, which requires a bottom bouncing rig presentation in shallow water and pocket water like this.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plastic-beads\">Plastic Beads<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_1f115b-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_1f115b-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_1f115b-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id914_1f115b-e4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_1f115b-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_1f115b-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_1f115b-e4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_dbf864-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_dbf864-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_dbf864-20 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Colors-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of beads for steelhead, Salmon and trout\" class=\"wp-image-2147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Colors-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Colors-600x-min-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_8c082c-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_8c082c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_8c082c-be inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Plastic beads are by far the most common types of beads because they are readily available and they are cheaper than glass beads. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use the Trout Beads brand with great success and mostly use the 8mm size. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plastic beads also come in many great colors and three of four good sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I prefer the plastic beads on rivers that are not too deep because they don&#8217;t need to get down as deep. This is helpful because you don&#8217;t want to drag the bottom with your trout bead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best plastic beads are from a brand called TroutBeads, and you can get the best price on individual packs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FTroutbeads%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA- Here<\/a> or get a variety pack at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishusa.com\/Troutbeads-Steelhead-Selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA &#8211; HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-2156\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-2156\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.14\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-2156\" style=\"border: 2px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"394.8\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"3\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><strong>Clear Water<\/strong><br><strong>Use:<\/strong> 6mm and 8mm<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><strong>Medium Clear Water<\/strong><br><strong>Use:<\/strong> Size 8mm is best<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><strong>Dirty Water<\/strong><br><strong>Use:<\/strong> Size 10mm or 12mm<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Peach Roe<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"mce-edit-focus\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Egg Yolk<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\">Chartreuse<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Salmon<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Natural Roe<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\">Hot Cherry Roe<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Glow Roe<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Orange-Clear<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Peach Fuzz<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Gold Roe<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Apricot Swirl<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\">Mottled Natural Roe<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Gold Roe<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\">Pink<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Milt Roe<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\">Cerise<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(155, 155, 155);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glass-beads\">Glass Beads<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_53354c-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_53354c-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_53354c-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_53354c-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_53354c-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_53354c-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_53354c-63 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_e44d28-09{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_e44d28-09 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_e44d28-09 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eli-From-SBS-Outdoor-Action-with-a-brown-trout-caught-on-a-double-bead-rig.-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Eli From SBS Outdoor Action with a brown trout caught on a double bead rig\" class=\"wp-image-11238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eli-From-SBS-Outdoor-Action-with-a-brown-trout-caught-on-a-double-bead-rig.-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eli-From-SBS-Outdoor-Action-with-a-brown-trout-caught-on-a-double-bead-rig.-450x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eli-From-SBS-Outdoor-Action-with-a-brown-trout-caught-on-a-double-bead-rig.-450x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eli From <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/sbs-outdoor-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19432\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SBS Outdoor Action<\/a> with a brown trout caught on a double bead rig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_6c6b91-77 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Some anglers swear that glass beads are much better at catching trout, steelhead, and salmon than plastic trout beads, and in my opinion, glass beads probably are better than plastic beads, but only because of a fault in the angler&#8217;s presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glass beads are much heavier than plastic beads so they get down fast. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_8fc01e-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_8fc01e-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_8fc01e-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_8fc01e-67 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_8fc01e-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_8fc01e-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_8fc01e-67 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_be5f49-e9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Trout-Crack-Glass-Beads-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Glass Beads For Fishing\" class=\"wp-image-2151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Trout-Crack-Glass-Beads-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Trout-Crack-Glass-Beads-600x-min-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glass beads like these ones from Creek Candy Company are great for trout and steelhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_996a90-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_996a90-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_996a90-42 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>I do not believe that glass beads are actually better than plastic beads for any other reason than they sink and get into the strike zone faster, and they stay there longer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many anglers, this is a good thing. I prefer to properly weight my leader and use lighter beads.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_93debc-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_93debc-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_93debc-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_93debc-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_93debc-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_93debc-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_93debc-45 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_b7db35-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_b7db35-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_b7db35-55 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mr_sandy_pond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dylan-mr_sandy_pond-450-min.jpg\" alt=\"Salmon like this one do hit beads\" class=\"wp-image-10251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dylan-mr_sandy_pond-450-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dylan-mr_sandy_pond-450-min-281x300.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salmon like this one do eat beads as proven by our pro-team photographer Dylan. See Dylan on Instagram at @mr_sandy_pond or click on the picture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_7dd5a8-f7 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The best trout beads on the market come from <strong>CreekCandy Bead Company<\/strong>, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FCreek-Candy-Bead-Company-Sinkz-Beads%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">get them at FishUSA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When fishing beads, I change my sizes based on the conditions. See the chart below for sizing and the best colors to use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Best Glass Beads Are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-2149\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-2149\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.14\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-2149 edit-active\" style=\"border: 2px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"394.8\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" role=\"table\" data-wptb-header-background-color=\"\" data-wptb-even-row-background-color=\"\" data-wptb-odd-row-background-color=\"\" data-table-columns=\"3\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Clear Water<\/strong><br><strong>Size:<\/strong> 6mm and 8mm<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><strong>Medium Clear Water<\/strong><br><strong>Size:<\/strong> 8mm and 10mm<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><strong>Dirty Water -<\/strong> 12 inches or less vizability<br><strong>Size:<\/strong> 10mm or 12mm<br><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-5\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Clearwater Candy Corn<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Natural Honey<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-20\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Frosty Chartreuse Hyper UV<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-2\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Clearwater Atomic Peach<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Tequila Sunrise<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-21\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Blood Shot Embryo<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-8\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Clearwater White Widow Hyper HD UV<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Blood Shot Candy Corn<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-22\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Clearwater Atomic Chartreuse Hyper HD UV<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-11\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Frosty Brown Roe Hyper UV<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Bow Roe Hyper UV<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-14\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Natural Sucker Egg<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Toxic Berry Hyper UV<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" data-wptb-bg-color=\"\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-17\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Blood Shot Candy Corn<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-15\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Trout Crack Hyper UV<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(140, 140, 140);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"securing-beads-to-the-line\">Securing Beads To The Line<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_51def3-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_51def3-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_51def3-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_51def3-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_51def3-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_51def3-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_51def3-93 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_697afd-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_697afd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_697afd-9d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/trout-bead-pegz-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Trout Bead Pegz\" class=\"wp-image-2194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/trout-bead-pegz-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/trout-bead-pegz-600x-min-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These trout bead pegs are a great way to secure the bead to the line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_2cff55-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_2cff55-2e inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>You can secure the beads to the line using what are called rubber bead pegs. You can also secure the bead with a toothpick, with bobber stops, or even with small rubber bands. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For proper bead placement, see below in the bead rigs section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a aria-label=\"rubber band method (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HisFXC9xJmo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rubber band method<\/a> on YouTube. If you like this method, you will need this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FCreek-Candy-Bead-Company-Banding-Tool%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">banding tool from FishUSA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some knots that anglers will use to secure the beads to the line. You can see the <a aria-label=\"bead knot method (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=baMEIvmpceM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">bead knot method<\/a> on YouTube<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I prefer the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FTroutbeads-Peggz%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">TroutBead pegs from FishUSA.com<\/a> over all other methods for securing beads to the line because they allow the bead to slide down when a fish has it in its mouth for a better hook set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"soft-steelhead-beads\">Soft Beads<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_8f21c5-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_8f21c5-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_8f21c5-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_8f21c5-9f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_8f21c5-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_8f21c5-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_8f21c5-9f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_09e100-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_09e100-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_09e100-ff inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soft-beads-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Soft Plastic Eggs For Steelhead and Tout\" class=\"wp-image-2196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soft-beads-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soft-beads-600x-min-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soft plastic Steelhead beads can be very good for steelhead and trout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_30e141-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_30e141-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_30e141-27 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Soft beads are made out of softer plastic or rubber, and they can also be a good bait for catching catch trout, steelhead, and salmon. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft beads go on the hook instead of on the line and can be removed and changed more easily than hard beads.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Trout and steelhead may hold onto soft beads longer, but they may also see the hook easier through the translucent bead and then avoid eating the soft beads. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a way to attach a soft bead on the line similar to how we rig the hard beads. You can see how to do this on <a aria-label=\"YourTube HERE (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=A6-ZGH0XB3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube &#8211; HERE<\/a> or for an easier method, <a aria-label=\"see this video - HERE (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cR9D1cceUQU&amp;t=8s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see this video &#8211; HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft beads are not used as often on the rivers because most guys feel that they&#8217;re not as effective as hard beads. However, soft beads can be very effective, and they are worth a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Death Roe Beads: Premium Soft Beads<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_3855a6-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_3855a6-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_3855a6-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_3855a6-9f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_3855a6-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_3855a6-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_3855a6-9f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_7b2d17-ad inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Death-Roe-Soft-Beads-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Death Roe Soft Beads\" class=\"wp-image-11247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Death-Roe-Soft-Beads-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Death-Roe-Soft-Beads-450x-min-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Death Roe Soft Beads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_755bfa-b6 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>A very popular soft bead that I have used and like a lot is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FDeath-Roe-Scented-Soft-Egg-Chain%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Death Roe Soft Beads<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These scented soft beads come with micro hard beads for a special setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see the small package of microbeads in the image. See that bead setup <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ywy2XW94hOw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns914_d1f5f5-c9{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns914_d1f5f5-c9 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns914_d1f5f5-c9\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn914_ae66cc-c8.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn914_ae66cc-c8.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn914_ae66cc-c8 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fishusa.rv5k.net\/c\/2190477\/779432\/10103?prodsku=166816&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FDeath-Roe-Scented-Soft-Egg-Chain&amp;intsrc=PUI2_5603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the best soft beads are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Berkley Gulp! Alive! Floating Salmon Eggs &#8211; get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FAtlas-Sac-Attack-Plastic-Egg-Clusters%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA.com<\/a> or at <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/2190477\/603808\/9453?prodsku=10221334-2095592&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Fberkley-gulp%21-alive%21-floating-salmon-eggs&amp;intsrc=PUI1_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bass Pro Shops &#8211; HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Berkley PowerBait Magnum Power Eggs &#8211; Get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FBerkley-PowerBait-Power-Eggs-Magnum%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA.com &#8211; HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magic Salmon Eggs &#8211; Get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FBerkley-PowerBait-Power-Eggs-Magnum%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bass Pro Shops &#8211; HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atlas Plastic Eggs &#8211; get them at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FAtlas-Standard-Plastic-Eggs%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishUSA.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_918d5a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_918d5a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_918d5a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_918d5a-14 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_918d5a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_918d5a-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_918d5a-14 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_0403a8-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_0403a8-8c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BNR-Tackle-Soft-Beads-Pack-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"This is the BnR Tackle Soft Beads Pro Pack\" class=\"wp-image-19427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BNR-Tackle-Soft-Beads-Pack-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BNR-Tackle-Soft-Beads-Pack-450x-min-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_c545a6-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_c545a6-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_c545a6-75 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bnr-tackle-soft-beads-pro-pack\">BnR Tackle Soft Beads Pro Pack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great soft bead pack that comes with a quick change rig system that some guys really like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These soft trout beads look like reel eggs, and they feel like them too. They are neutral buoyancy with a self-closing center hole for easy rigging.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns914_1d805c-7c{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns914_1d805c-7c .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns914_1d805c-7c\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn914_5053f6-8a.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn914_5053f6-8a.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn914_5053f6-8a kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fishusa.rv5k.net\/c\/2190477\/779432\/10103?prodsku=197542&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FBnR-Tackle-Soft-Beads&amp;intsrc=PUI2_5603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-rig-beads-3-best-bead-rigs\">How To Rig Beads: 3 Best Bead Rigs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_e4d5bc-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_e4d5bc-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_e4d5bc-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_e4d5bc-e3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_e4d5bc-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_e4d5bc-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_e4d5bc-e3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_1ffc42-cd inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Placement-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Placement-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Placement-600x-min-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_8562b4-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_8562b4-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_8562b4-33 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>When bead fishing, I always position my bead 1.5&#8243; to 2&#8243; inches up from the hook for two reasons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for this is that the hook is less likely to be seen by the fish when it&#8217;s farther away from the bead, which means more hookups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, as the fish tries to inhale the bead, the hook almost always gets caught on the outside of the lip, which self-hooks the fish and then decreases my chances of losing a fish to them spitting the hook out too fast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I go shorter than 1.5 inches or with the bead touching the hook, I tend to find that the hook goes too deep in their throat, which makes it harder to release the fish unharmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"single-and-double-bead-rigs\">Single And Double Bead Rigs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_c06866-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_c06866-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_c06866-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_c06866-20 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_c06866-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_c06866-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_c06866-20 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_8912a1-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_8912a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_8912a1-80 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-December-Steelhead-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Alex with a December Michigan steelhead\" class=\"wp-image-11188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-December-Steelhead-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-December-Steelhead-450x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fire-Plug-Charters-Captain-Alex-Bialik-December-Steelhead-450x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alex from <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/alex-bialik\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19140\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Fire Plug Charters<\/a> with a December Michigan steelhead caught on a bead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_29e956-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_29e956-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_29e956-bb inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>I will use a single bead rig in water that is three to eight feet deep, but when I fish water that is four to two feet deep, I will often use a double-bead rig so that I can cover the bottom and cover higher up in the water column. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the double bead rig, I will often use two different bead colors to see which one the fish prefers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If one bead is getting hit more often, instead of putting on two beads of the same color, I will keep switching the bead color on the one that doesn&#8217;t get hit until I find a color that they want. This way, I have two colors on the line that are hot colors. You could also run two of the same colors if you wanted to see if that works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steelhead-bead-setup\"><strong>Standard Bead Setup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_f1011b-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_f1011b-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_f1011b-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_f1011b-15 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_f1011b-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_f1011b-15 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_f1011b-15 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_2a5880-08{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_2a5880-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_2a5880-08 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Single-Bead-Float-Leader-rig-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Steelhead Bead Setup\" class=\"wp-image-2173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Single-Bead-Float-Leader-rig-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Single-Bead-Float-Leader-rig-600x-min-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A typical single steelhead bead setup for water 3 to 8 feet deep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_8442f7-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_8442f7-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_8442f7-40 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p id=\"d\">This is my standard single bead rig that I use when guiding for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fisheries.noaa.gov\/species\/steelhead-trout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> steelhead<\/a> or for trout on very big or fast rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For trout, I will drop down to a 3 to 6-pound leader section at the bottom, and for salmon, I will go up to a ten or twelve-pound test leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the same for the leader diagram below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_02db27-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_02db27-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_02db27-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_02db27-f4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_02db27-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_02db27-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_02db27-f4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_179961-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_179961-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_179961-20 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-bead-leader-rig-crop-min.jpg\" alt=\"Steelhead Bead Steup - 2 Bead Rig\" class=\"wp-image-2174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-bead-leader-rig-crop-min.jpg 777w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-bead-leader-rig-crop-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-bead-leader-rig-crop-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-bead-leader-rig-crop-min-768x771.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2 Bead Rig &#8211; This is a steelhead bead setup with 2 beads for water between 5 and 10 feet deep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_edc294-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_edc294-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_edc294-fa inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>This is the two-bead rig that I use when I&#8217;m guiding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could add a bead and bait combination instead of two beads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is up to you to experiment with which bait goes where, but my rule of thumb is that my confidence bait goes on the bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trout-bead-setup-bottom-bouncing-rig\">Trout Bead Setup Drift Fishing\/Bottom Bouncing Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_ae8e20-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_ae8e20-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_ae8e20-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_ae8e20-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_ae8e20-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_ae8e20-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_ae8e20-93 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_bedfde-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_bedfde-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_bedfde-23 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Traditional-Bottom-Bouncing-Rig-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Bottom Bouncing Rig for steelhead beads\" class=\"wp-image-2189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Traditional-Bottom-Bouncing-Rig-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bead-Traditional-Bottom-Bouncing-Rig-600x-min-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a traditional bottom bouncing bead rig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_4872b5-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_4872b5-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_4872b5-75 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>This is a traditional drift fishing\/bottom bouncing rig that I use with beads in bigger, faster pools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some other variations to set this up and to properly fish with it, which can be seen on my Bottom Bouncing page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shallow-water-bead-setup-advanced-bottom-bouncing-rig\">Shallow Water Bead Setup &#8211; Advanced Bottom Bouncing Rig<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_63c3d4-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_63c3d4-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_63c3d4-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_63c3d4-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_63c3d4-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_63c3d4-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_63c3d4-79 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_f93ad3-56 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advanced-Steelhead-Bead-bottom-bouncing-rig-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Advanced Steelhead Bead Setup\" class=\"wp-image-2187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advanced-Steelhead-Bead-bottom-bouncing-rig-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advanced-Steelhead-Bead-bottom-bouncing-rig-600x-min-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With this steelhead bead setup, you could use one or two beads, or use some other type of bait on your dropper tag. The second bait is optional.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_e7bb40-c7 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>This is my most productive bead rig when I am fishing for trout or steelhead in smaller to medium-sized rivers where there is a lot of pocket water and shallow runs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This bottom bouncing rig is an adaptation of an advanced nymphing setup used by myself and by world champion tournament fly anglers around the world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This method is better than any other method I have used when fishing a bead in spots that are 12 inches to 3 feet deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/bead-fishing-for-trout\/\">Bead Fishing For Trout \u2013 Easy Guide Secrets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-change-trout-beads\">Quick Change Trout Beads<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_b54411-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_b54411-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_b54411-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_b54411-13 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_b54411-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_b54411-13 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_b54411-13 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_1f8aaa-9d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dylan-at-mr_sandy_pond-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Dylan with a salmon caught on a float fishing bead rig.\" class=\"wp-image-11242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dylan-at-mr_sandy_pond-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dylan-at-mr_sandy_pond-450x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dylan-at-mr_sandy_pond-450x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dylan with a salmon caught on a float fishing bead rig. See more from our <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/dylan-mr_sandy_pond\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">team photographer Dylan<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_76c007-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_76c007-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_76c007-e9 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>One of the big downsides to beads is that in order to change your bead you often need to cut the hook and bead off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pre-tied bead rig, also known as a bead leader, allows you to quickly make a change with only one knot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I simply make up 10 to 20 pre-tied bead rigs when I&#8217;m at home, and I secure them to a rig holder like the Lindy Rig holder in the picture below. You can usually get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lindy-AC101-Rigger\/dp\/B0080S6UR6?crid=15BCWBKRZJYN5&amp;keywords=lindy+tackle+tamer&amp;qid=1640814809&amp;sprefix=lindy+tackle+tamer%2Caps%2C88&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=smartwaysheal-20&amp;linkId=bfd8f988c833b46d8abc11896d56495c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Lyndy Rig Holder<\/a> at this link.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lindy-Rig-Holder-800x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Trout bead rig holder with pre made bead rigs\" class=\"wp-image-7003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lindy-Rig-Holder-800x-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lindy-Rig-Holder-800x-min-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lindy-Rig-Holder-800x-min-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is my Lindy rig holder full of pre-rigged bead leaders on it. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bead Storage And Organization.<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_5472d1-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_5472d1-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_5472d1-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_5472d1-f7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_5472d1-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_5472d1-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_5472d1-f7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_91a3ac-44 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Home-bead-box-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Home trout Bead Box\" class=\"wp-image-9094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Home-bead-box-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Home-bead-box-450x-min-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I store my beads at home in lager boxes but when on the river small pocket sized boxes are best.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_9f29c8-26 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>I have a ton of beads! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of colors, sizes, and types of beads for all the different conditions. There is no way I could bring all my beads with me on a guide trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At home, I store all my beads in large bead boxes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bead-boxes\">Bead Boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I put all my beads in a trout bead box. One of the best boxes is this large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FTroutbeads-Bead-Boxes%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">TroutBead box from Fish USA.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_b4ae82-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_b4ae82-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_b4ae82-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_b4ae82-3c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_b4ae82-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_b4ae82-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_b4ae82-3c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_3ccf1a-4e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/On-The-River-Day-Bead-Box-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Bead box for day use storage\" class=\"wp-image-9096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/On-The-River-Day-Bead-Box-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/On-The-River-Day-Bead-Box-450x-min-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is my on-the-river day bead box. I have two of them with me at all times. When this box is closed, it fits in the palm of my hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_20159b-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_20159b-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_20159b-16 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>On the river, I only take what I call day boxes which is just enough of an assortment of beads to last a few days or more, and as the colors deplete, I just add more. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting The Hook Issues and Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id914_4c4a45-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id914_4c4a45-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id914_4c4a45-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id914_4c4a45-7f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id914_4c4a45-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id914_4c4a45-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id914_4c4a45-7f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_ea8024-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_ea8024-2f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eli-from-SBS-Outdoors-Action-with-an-early-August-steelhead-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Eli from SBS Outdoors Action with an early August steelhead\" class=\"wp-image-11214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eli-from-SBS-Outdoors-Action-with-an-early-August-steelhead-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eli-from-SBS-Outdoors-Action-with-an-early-August-steelhead-450x-min-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eli from SBS Outdoors Action with an early August steelhead &#8211; Click the image to watch their videos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column914_2f483b-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column914_2f483b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column914_2f483b-55 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Some anglers find they miss bites or fish come off more often when using beads. I don&#8217;t have that problem, and I will tell you why! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First, understand this: Most of the beads that anglers use are as hard as a rock, and any fish that puts it in its mouth is going to spit it out fast. So, you need to SET HARD, and the hook FAST!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is the revised and shortened article. The full version includes all my tips and in-depth information on this topic, including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fix Hooking Issues: <\/strong>I discuss methods to fix common hooking issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Four Reasons Why Anglers Have Fish Come Off<\/strong> &#8211; Tips on increasing your hooking percentage and how to ensure the fish stay hooked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Snag or Foul Hook Fish:<\/strong> I discuss the reasons why some guys tend to accidentally foul hook fish and how to prevent it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fishing Beads In Lakes and Ponds<\/strong> &#8211; Why I do not recommend it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See the in-depth full article <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/fwb-full-article\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tight Lines,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>US Fish and Wildlife Service. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/story\/2022-08\/steelhead-study-results-several-interesting-conclusions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">Steelhead study<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/289805101_Seasonal_feeding_habits_growth_and_movement_of_steelhead_trout_in_the_lower_Mokelumne_River_California\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Gate<\/a>: Seasonal feeding habits, growth, and movement of steelhead trout in the lower Mokelumne River, California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfw.state.or.us\/fish\/CRP\/docs\/mid_columbia_river\/meetings\/2014\/Keefer_and_Caudill_2012_Columbia_River_straying_review.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DFW<\/a> &#8211; Study on salmon and steelhead overlap and winter holding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fishing with trout beads is a great way to catch more&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"disable","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"right","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"hide","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[21,70],"table_tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":7,"label":"Float Fishing"}],"post_tag":[{"value":21,"label":"Steelhead Beads"},{"value":70,"label":"Trout beads"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fishing-With-Beads-Feature-Image-800x-min.jpg",800,600,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Graham - River Guide \/ Instructor","author_link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/author\/nottydriftergmail-com\/"},"comment_info":25,"category_info":[{"term_id":7,"name":"Float Fishing","slug":"float-fishing","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":7,"taxonomy":"category","description":"All the tips and advice about Centerpin fishing on this website come from professional river guides that are experts in Centerpin fishing.","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":7,"category_count":34,"category_description":"All the tips and advice about Centerpin fishing on this website come from professional river guides that are experts in Centerpin fishing.","cat_name":"Float Fishing","category_nicename":"float-fishing","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":21,"name":"Steelhead Beads","slug":"steelhead-beads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":21,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":2,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":70,"name":"Trout beads","slug":"trout-beads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":70,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/914"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=914"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/914\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19768,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/914\/revisions\/19768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=914"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}