Feed-A-Bead
A precision-minded organizer engineered for tiers who refuse to waste motion at the bench. Feed-A-Bead brings order, speed, and control to one of fly tying’s most finicky tasks—threading beads and cones onto hooks—transforming it from a fumbling chore into a streamlined, repeatable process.
Why We Use Feed-A-Bead
Beadwork demands stability, and Feed-A-Bead functions as a true third hand, anchoring beads so your tying flow never breaks. Its rings grip and present beads at the perfect angle, letting you load hooks with clean, deliberate precision rather than chasing rolling brass across the desk. The foam platform keeps sizes separated, labeled, and instantly accessible—vital for technical patterns where bead weight, color, and diameter dictate presentation. Whether you’re building tactical nymphs, balanced leeches, or tungsten-armed attractors, this system keeps your materials disciplined and your tying rhythm uninterrupted.
Features
- Hands-free bead stabilization that presents beads and cones for easy threading
- Broad compatibility with most bead and cone styles in brass, tungsten, and aluminum
- Foam organizer that separates, secures, and displays bead sizes for rapid selection
- Includes five Feed-A-Bead rings and labeling tags for precise material identification
- Also available as a 10-ring expansion pack for high-volume or specialized bead setups
Performance
Feed-A-Bead excels when precision and efficiency matter. Rings hold beads firmly while allowing clean hook insertion, eliminating drops, roll-aways, and wasted materials. The organizer’s labeled layout creates a fast-reference system—select the size, load the hook, keep tying. On complex production runs or during meticulous tungsten pattern work, the tool maintains a tight workflow, preventing disruption and ensuring uniform results across dozens of flies.
For the serious tier, Feed-A-Bead isn’t just convenient—it's a bench upgrade that sharpens accuracy and accelerates production, bringing technical order to a traditionally chaotic task.
