Stonfo Attractor Beads

Stonfo Attractor Beads add a bold fluorescent hotspot to your trout flies without the weight of a metal beadhead. Made from flexible rubber, they can be slipped onto the hook before tying or carefully eased over the eye of a finished fly when the size and hook suit. With 3mm and 4mm options in five vivid colours and 40 beads per bag, they are a simple way to experiment with different head colours.

Key Features and Benefits for Stonfo Attractor Beads

• Soft, flexible rubber beads that are light in weight compared with metal beadheads.
• Five fluorescent colours for distinct hot-head and accent effects.
• 3mm or 4mm sizes across the stocked range; 40 beads per bag.
• Can be fitted during tying, or pushed over a suitable hook eye as a finishing accent.

Top Tips for Stonfo Attractor Beads

• Try a contrasting bead on an otherwise dark dressing; the coloured head becomes the focus without needing more flash in the body.
• For a finished fly, ease a bead over the hook eye only where the bead stretches comfortably and seats securely.
• Choose 3mm for a more restrained accent or 4mm for a stronger splash of colour, checking the fit against your actual hook.

Fly Patterns and Uses for Stonfo Attractor Beads

• Black spider variations: position a contrasting bead near the head for a clear little hotspot.
• Caddis-inspired flies: a green bead can suggest an egg sac on a suitable pattern.
• Small trout attractors: use fluorescent orange, pink or another contrasting shade for a quick coloured accent.

Stonfo Attractor Beads – Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a bead after I have finished tying the fly?

Yes. The flexible rubber can be eased over the eye of a suitable finished hook. Check the bead and hook fit rather than forcing it.

Are Stonfo Attractor Beads weighted?

No. They are soft rubber beads designed to give your fly a bright fluorescent hotspot, not extra sinking weight. For a colourful weighted head, try Hot Colour Brass Beads; if you need the fly to sink faster, Coloured Tungsten Beads give you more weight for their size. Choose a bead that fits your hook.

Should I choose 3mm or 4mm?

Use the size that suits your hook and the effect you want. A 3mm bead gives a smaller accent; 4mm makes the head more prominent.