To bead or not to bead a horny toad

Captmikestarrett · 07-29-09, 11:19 AM

The test is complete and the results are in. The bead if used will save 50% of your horny toads. Now that is a good tip..

But as always there is a question of the right color bead. I have have been using a big green one with less hits. Changed to a small white one and got more hits. But I also hear a red small bead is the way to go..

What do you think?

Capt Mike

Bassboss · 07-29-09, 11:25 AM

Are you talking about like putting a bead in front of the hook? I say no, I don't see how that could get more bites/save more toads?

Captmikestarrett · 07-29-09, 11:35 AM

Well at first it made no sense to me either. But follow my logic here. The bead snugs up against the hook eye and when it runs into say a lilly pad stem it deflects and the toad does not slide down the hook. Also when a fish is hooked it slashes its head left and right sending the toad up the line and in most cases into the air ripped at the head. The bead prevents the forward movement oddly. And the toad stays on the hook. Of coarse you need to peg the bead.. I forgot to mention that..

Try it but let me know what color bead works best..

Capt Mike

Bassboss · 07-29-09, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

Well at first it made no sense to me either. But follow my logic here. The bead snugs up against the hook eye and when it runs into say a lilly pad stem it deflects and the toad does not slide down the hook. Also when a fish is hooked it slashes its head left and right sending the toad up the line and in most cases into the air ripped at the head. The bead prevents the forward movement oddly. And the toad stays on the hook. Of coarse you need to peg the bead.. I forgot to mention that..

Try it but let me know what color bead works best..

Capt Mike

Ya, that makes sense! Especially when fishing hydrilla mats like a do, it will prevent a bit of hydrilla from getting caught on the line!

great idea mike!

rrw4258 · 07-29-09, 12:31 PM

Capt, does the bead collect floating grasses, like algea and what not?

Ryan

Bassboss · 07-29-09, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rrw4258

Capt, does the bead collect floating grasses, like algea and what not?

Ryan

To me it seems like it would deflect it.

Captmikestarrett · 07-29-09, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rrw4258

Capt, does the bead collect floating grasses, like algea and what not?

Ryan

No it does it's job wonderfully..
but what color?
Capt Mike

Bassboss · 07-29-09, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

No it does it's job wonderfully..
but what color?
Capt Mike

Rainbow???

aikenyounggun · 07-29-09, 07:16 PM

never thought about that but ill try it and tell you the results

OrygunBasser · 07-30-09, 01:39 PM

How about a pointed bead from a craft store? Seems that would be even better!

I'm going to try it on my senko and other weightless texas rigged baits. I like the Idea of adding a bit of color to the head!

07-29-09, 11:19 AM	#1
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	To bead or not to bead a horny toad The test is complete and the results are in. The bead if used will save 50% of your horny toads. Now that is a good tip.. But as always there is a question of the right color bead. I have have been using a big green one with less hits. Changed to a small white one and got more hits. But I also hear a red small bead is the way to go.. What do you think? Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

07-29-09, 11:25 AM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Are you talking about like putting a bead in front of the hook? I say no, I don't see how that could get more bites/save more toads? __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-29-09, 11:35 AM	#3
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Well at first it made no sense to me either. But follow my logic here. The bead snugs up against the hook eye and when it runs into say a lilly pad stem it deflects and the toad does not slide down the hook. Also when a fish is hooked it slashes its head left and right sending the toad up the line and in most cases into the air ripped at the head. The bead prevents the forward movement oddly. And the toad stays on the hook. Of coarse you need to peg the bead.. I forgot to mention that.. Try it but let me know what color bead works best.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

07-29-09, 12:31 PM	#5
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Capt, does the bead collect floating grasses, like algea and what not? Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

07-29-09, 07:16 PM	#9
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	never thought about that but ill try it and tell you the results __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

07-30-09, 01:39 PM	#10
OrygunBasser BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lakeside, Oregon Posts: 159	How about a pointed bead from a craft store? Seems that would be even better! I'm going to try it on my senko and other weightless texas rigged baits. I like the Idea of adding a bit of color to the head! __________________ You may practice catch and release as a religion but that doesn't mean that the next person has to bow down to your god!

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