A couple double half hitches will do the trick.  When you tighten the knots
they will slip under the bead & materials.  This also protects them.  I have
used mono thread with good success using a whip finish.  With it being clear
it helps hide the knot & lets the body & bead show thru.

Bob H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harmen Boshuis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 1:01 PM
Subject: [VFB] Bead Head Nymph Question


> I have not tied very many bead heads and have a problem tying off after
> creating the body behind the bead.
> Can someone explain how complete a fly with a bead head.
> Have tried tying off behind the bead, but fly doesn't look right this was
as
> there is too much of the body missing (covered by the knot).
> Other method is to bring the thread over the bead and tie off at hook eye.
> Possible problem with this is; if the thread was to break while being
fished
> than the fly would likely come apart.
>
> What is the method?
>
> Harmen
>
>


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