They are added to hooklengths to attract fish to baited hooks, a tactic that works particularly well when it comes to fishing for flatfish species. The main types of beads and attractors used in sea fishing are reviewed below.
A size 6 swivel trapped between two 3mm rig beads. Small beads are used in rig making to trap swivels. These type of beads may be known as micro beads, rig beads or a range of other names.
These beads can be as small as 3mm in diameter and can be round, oval or spherical in shape. While there is a wide range of these beads on the market they are not a complicated item of terminal tackle and can be bought relatively cheaply.
They come in a range of different colours with some anglers using different colours to distinguish between different rigs, while other anglers preferring to use luminous rigs beads as these can attract fish to rigs. Trace Builder Rig Beads measure 3. Click here to view and purchase.
Alternatively, clear rig making beads from Cronus can be viewed and purchased by clicking here. As their name suggests these beads are either 6mm or 8mm in diameter and these sizes have become a standard measurement of sea fishing beads over the years. While it is perfectly possible to use these size beads to trap a swivel many anglers now see them as too bulky for this role and prefer to use the smaller beads which are described above.
However, 6mm beads are ideal to use in pulley rigs to protect the knots from the sliding pulley bead, while they can also be used to protect knots in running ledger rigs used for large species such as conger eels. The larger 8mm beads are best used as attractors on hooklengths for flatfish species such as plaice.
Many anglers experiment with a range of 6mm beads, 8mm beads and sequins to their hooklengths see more on attractors below to attract flatfish to their rigs. Sea Angling Shop sell 6mm beads and 8mm beads , with both being available in packets of 50 or in a mix of colours. Luminous beads are also popular with anglers wanting to make their rigs stand out when fishing at night or when fishing in coloured or murky water.
Beads and sequins added to a hooklength to attract fish. There is a wide range of attractor beads available on the market. While some anglers have success with these types of patterned beads others prefer to stick to simpler and cheaper 6mm and 8mm beads if they want to add attractors to their rigs. Usually, a neoprene stopknot is added to keep the beads and sequins near to the hook, although an effective stopknot can also be tied with monofilament.
Alternating black and green beads are often used in plaice rigs as it is believed that plaice associate these colours with food sources such as mussels, but all flatfish will be attracted to beads and sequins which are added to rigs.
When the bang together, they create noise, and that noise can attract the attention of fish, drawing them to your line — and eventually, to your lure. Fish are strongly guided by their sense of hearing and sight, so using fluorescent fishing beads will serve double duty, as they appeal to both of these senses.
In addition to attracting fish, beads also offer protection for your knots, which are positioned between the sinker and the weight. That position often leads to deterioration of your knot. Beads serve as kind of a buffer between the sinker and the weight, thereby preventing the knot from being rubbed against and protecting it from deterioration.
Fishing beads also help to secure terminal tackle in place. Adding a fishing bead to the line can help to keep it in place. Fishing beads also help to add weight to the line, which is particularly helpful if you are fishing in deeper water. Glass and brass beads are the best choice for this function, as they are obviously heavier than plastic; however, fluorescent beads are usually available in plastic or glass, so choose glass if your goal is to increase the weight of your line.
A lot of anglers use fishing beads as a way to distinguish their different rigs. For example, you could attach fluorescent beads to one type of rig and bold colored beads on another type of rig. People forget the importance of performance fishing shirts. When you spend hours on the water in the heat, rain, or cold, the apparel you choose ultimately affects your performance and health.
Mens fishing shirts should have UV protection, moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, quick dry, and ventilated fabrics. You should also have fishing shorts with multiple deep pockets, 4-way stretch, moisture-wicking and stain resistance features. Protect your skin from harmful rays so you never have to worry about skin cancer. Fishing rigs can consist of one — or several — items, including: Lines Lures Bobbers Sinkers Swivels Beads Each of these items serves a very important function.
They Attract Fish Beads are a great way to add some attention to your line.
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