Lumi Beads

Lumi Beads bring a distinctive greenish-white glow to sea trout flies and hot-head lure patterns. These Firefly beads are approximately 4mm across, with 15 in each pack – a simple way to try a luminous head without changing the rest of your favourite dressing.

Lumi Beads Key Features and Benefits

• Genuine glow-in-the-dark beads that add a luminous finishing touch to your fly rather than relying on colour alone.
• A soft greenish-white appearance that contrasts nicely with darker bodies and wings.
• Approximately 4mm across, giving you a noticeable hot-head effect on a suitably sized fly.
• 15 beads per pack, so you can tie a few variations and see which finish you prefer.

Lumi Beads Top Tips for Fly Tying

• Give the beads a charge with a UV torch before fishing to bring out their glow, especially when the light is fading.
• Try one on a dark-bodied or dark-winged sea trout fly. The pale head gives a pleasant contrast even before the luminous effect comes into play.
• Think about the finished head size as you choose your hook. At around 4mm, these beads create a more noticeable head than you might want on a very small dressing.
• Tie two versions of a favourite hot-head pattern – one with a standard bright bead and one with a Lumi Bead. It is an easy way to compare the different finishes at the vice.

Fly Patterns Using Lumi Beads

• Sea trout flies with dark wings or bodies, where a pale luminous head provides contrast.
• Hot-head trout lure variations when you want to experiment with a glow-in-the-dark finish.

Lumi Beads Frequently Asked Questions

Do Lumi Beads really glow in the dark?

Yes. Firefly Lumi Beads are genuine glow-in-the-dark beads. A UV torch is a handy way to charge their luminous finish before use; the glow gradually fades afterwards.

How are Lumi Beads different from ordinary hot-head beads?

Ordinary hot-head beads give you a bright or fluorescent colour. Lumi Beads have a softer greenish-white appearance and add a luminous glow after exposure to light.

What size are Lumi Beads, and how many come in a pack?

They measure approximately 4mm across, with 15 beads supplied per pack.

Which flies are Lumi Beads best suited to?

They are particularly useful for experimenting with sea trout flies and hot-head lure patterns. We especially like the contrast they give against darker dressings.

Related Fly Tying Materials

Check out our other fly tying beads to create variations of your favourite flies, find a suitable match for your bead size in our range of fly tying hooks, and explore our wider selection of fly tying materials for fresh ideas at the vice.