Nymph-head Beads

[headscan]

Ran across these:

http://www.flymenfishingcompany.com/products.html

 

They look interesting, but I can't help thinking that a couple of little bumps aren't going to make much if any difference for catching fish. Anyone ever try these or something similar?

[ladystrange]

ooo shiny, i'd try em...

 

the gimmick could work, just think, a few more angles to reflect light off of.

 

or it's just a gimmick and doesnt work at all... but that's ok, it's shiny

[Guest bigbadbrent]

they're tungsten, so will sink fast, but i don't see them being any better

[ladystrange]

but it's shiny, more shiny that the regular ones.

 

i need shiny stuff...

[Guest bigbadbrent]

i dont see them being any more shiny...

 

buff your old ones?

 

shiny can be good, but could also cause a timid fish to freak out with the glint of sun

[headscan]

the gimmick could work, just think, a few more angles to reflect light off of.

 

I'd think that those faceted tungsten beads would do a better job of that.

 

If I was headed to the shop to pick up some beads and saw these, I might be tempted to try them if they were the same price as regular tungsten beads. Otherwise I think you hit the nail on the head - gimmick.

[albannachxcuileag]

At 6 bucks a pack I think I will stick with a drop or two of varnish on my existing beads!

[Guest bigbadbrent]

they're tungsten, which is why they're so expensive

[Inconnu]

I think the "nymph" aspect is meant to catch us tyers....I mean look what it has done to the Strange One! I have also seen some beads with a slot cut in them for better placement as well, that is an aspect I think would be of value. Those nymph beads sure do look shiny though........