Hanak Competition Classic Brass Metallic+ Beads

Hanak’s Classic Brass Metallic+ Beads make adding just a little bit of extra weight and a subtle metallic appearance to your flies as easy as it gets. These brass beads come in a few metallic colors that are sure to attract the eyes of fish around you, and their countersunk construction and variety of sizes make them easy to work with while allowing them to accommodate a range of patterns and fly sizes. A solid addition to just about any fly, you can count on the Classic Brass Metallic+ Beads whether you’re hitting the local stocked stream or stripping streamers through every run you can find on a swift tailwater.

Uses

The Classic Brass Metallic+ Beads are a simple way to add weight and a glimmer of flash to your patterns. These beads are easy to add to just about any subsurface fly, and they’re an exceptionally effective addition on patterns like nymphs, eggs, and streamers, but they can also be used as a thorax on soft hackles and nymphs.

Comparisons
Other metallic brass beads exist on the market, but a good alternative to metallic brass beads is Hareline’s Plummeting Tungsten Beads. These beads also come in a variety of sizes and metallic colors, but they’re made from tungsten, making them much heavier than a brass bead. The Plummeting Tungsten Beads can be used just like the Classic Brass Metallic+ Beads, but they’re a more suitable choice for fast and/or deep water where it’s crucial to get deep. Both of these metallic beads are great options, but if you need something heavier, the Plummeting Tungsten Beads are a better choice.