This is a multi-purpose tying technique to reduce snagging by adhering the bead to the top of the hook shank which in turn keels the hook. Continue

This is a multi-purpose tying technique to reduce snagging by adhering the bead to the top of the hook shank which in turn keels the hook. The "Drop Bead" technique may be adapted to a myriad of patterns ranging from insects and crustaceans to vertebrate forage.