CMF Slotted Beads Metallic Hot Pink

CMF Slotted Beads in Metallic Hot Pink are specialized tungsten beads designed for high-performance fly tying, particularly for Euro-nymphing and creating attractor patterns that require rapid sinking and visual attraction. The metallic pink finish provides a unique, reflective trigger point that is highly effective for trout and grayling, especially in stained or high-water condition

Uses in Fly Tying and Fishing

• Jig Hook Compatibility: The slotted design is engineered to sit properly on jig-style hooks, allowing the fly to ride with the hook point up, reducing snags on the river bottom.
• Rapid Sinking (Tungsten): At 97% tungsten, these beads are significantly heavier than brass, making them essential for getting nymphs and small streamers into the deep strike zone quickly.
• Targeting Species: These beads are highly effective for grayling, especially when paired with pink shrimp or hare’s ear patterns, and are equally effective for trout.
• Versatile Sizing: Available in various sizes (e.g., 2.0mm to 4.0mm or larger), they can be used on everything from small nymphs to larger, weighted streamers.
• Colour Attraction: The hot pink colour serves as a “hot spot” or trigger point, which is particularly effective in murky water or when fish are feeding on eggs.

Advantages of CMF Metallic Hot Pink Beads

• Enhanced Visibility: The metallic finish offers a “depth” of colour that reflects light, drawing fish in without being as overpowering as some opaque fluorescent colours.
• Durability and Quality: These beads often feature advanced, high-quality coatings and, in some cases, specialized manufacturing that increases the durability of the finish compared to standard beads.
• Improved Hook-Up Rates: The combination of a slotted tungsten bead and a jig hook ensures better presentation and a higher likelihood of hooking fish.
• Versatility in Conditions: They are an excellent choice for varied water conditions, including clear water (as a subtle attractor) and colored/murky water (as a visible target).
• Consistent Weighting: The high-density tungsten ensures consistent, reliable weight for deep, fast-water fishing.

These beads are popular in South Africa and used widely in competitive, and general, river, and still water fishing.

The CMF Slotted beads is available in size 2.0mm up to 4.0mm

Bead size to hook

• Hook size #6-#8  you can fit bead 4.8mm to 5,5 mm
• Hook size #8-#10  you can fit bead 4.0mm to 4.8 mm
• Hook size #10-#12  you can fit bead 3.5mm to 4.0 mm
• Hook size #12-#14  you can fit bead 3.0mm to 3.5 mm
• Hook size #14-#16  you can fit bead 2.5mm to 3.0mm
• Hook size #16-#18  you can fit bead 2.0mm to 2.5mm

Have a look at the hooks that we have available online   https://www.cmffly.co.za/fly-tying-hooks/