Tungsten Beads question

[jackie53]

Will the tungsten beads work on sickle hooks? What size hooks?What size beads thanks.

 

[AllenOK]

They should. You'll have to figure out what size beads work for what size hook. The first bend past the barb is the sharpest one, and that will be the hardest one to get past. You can also get "slotted" tungsten beads, which have a slot on the back side of the bead, makes it easier to get around a tight bend.

I just checked my stash. I have some tungsten beads, 3/16" and 5/32". Both of those beads fit onto some size 8 and size 6 sickle hooks that I have. I have some smaller tungsten beads, but those are absolutely tiny things that I can't even use to tie tiny bead-head nymph patterns.

 

[jackie53]

Thanks.Wanting to try #8,6's and # 4 li nasty EG's.Hook's

 

[Fatman]

I know on a #4 and #6 a 5/32nd will go on and off

 

[jackie53]

Thank you Sir.Have some ordered. Thanks

 

[jackie53]

Thanks all.Our tungsten beads came in today(BassPro) Ordered the 3/16 fit the # 8,#6 and # 4,EG Lil-nasty sickle Gold hook's.Really like the #6 lil nasty's put a little super Glue works nicely.Will give these a try under a float.Will Report back.Thanks