Re: [VFB] Bead Heads

[DonO]

Tyanna, This question usually answers itself when the hook-eye is inside the bead in the large end of the hole, and you can't thread your leader.  The small diameter hole always goes first.    You'll also notice that the bead has a harder time cornering a limmerick bend that a perfect bend.  A limmerick bend is usually on streamer hooks and has a short straight section before turning hard into the bend.  This radius is too tight for most beads, hence the effort to bevel the hole to make the tight turn.  The perfect bend is a single radius bend, so once the bead is past the barb, it won't jam up on the bend radius.  As was mentioned before, sometimes the larger diameter hole helps the bead clear the barb as it makes the turn.   Coneheads were developed to make the turn easier, as the cone has a very large hollowed out back end.  THese are better for larger flies, like buggers and streamers.  On small flies, nymphs and such, a bead is still the way to go.  I have a dremel handy with a cone bit to open up beads a wee bit so they turn the corner easily.    The hollowed out rear section of a conehead is also good for hiding your final wraps and whip finish, thus protecting it from teeth.   DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: Tyanna Steele To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 9:08 AM Subject: [VFB] Bead Heads I have a question to pose on the proper application of bead heads. For beads that have a larger hole on one side than the other, should one slide the bead on with the large hole towards the eye of the hook? Or with the smaller hole at the eye? The few people I've asked have been split on this question.   I'm getting ready to tie up a bunch of GRHEBH for my father-in-law, as well as for a swap and I want to make sure they're right. Is one way more correct than the other?   Thanks, Tyanna _______________________________________________________________ Sign up for FREE iVillage newsletters. From health and pregnancy to shopping and relationships, iVillage has the scoop on what matters most to you.