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Sea Fishing Rig Beads

At Gerrys Fishing we know the little things matter. Our sea fishing rig beads range is chosen to make your rigs tidy, reliable and fish‑friendly — from soft plastic shock beads and glass spacer beads to heavy‑duty anti‑tangle beads and bead stops. Whether you’re tying running ledger rigs, two‑hook flappers or long‑cast pulley rigs, the right beads protect knots, reduce wear and help rigs cast and fish as they should.

 

What we stock and why it matters

We stock plastic spacer beads, glass beads, silicone shock beads, anti‑tangle beads and bead stops in a wide range of sizes and colours. Soft silicone beads cushion the knot and protect hooklengths from heavy leads; hard glass or plastic beads add weight and act as attractors; anti‑tangle beads and sleeves keep hooklengths tidy on the cast. All items are selected for saltwater durability, low abrasion and consistent sizing so your rigs behave predictably on the beach, rocks or boat.

 

How to choose beads for your rigs

Choosing beads comes down to method and presentation. Use soft shock beads between the lead clip and swivel for long casting to protect the knot; choose small spacer beads between crimps and swivels for neat, low‑profile joins; pick bright or glow beads for night work or to add a subtle attractor near the hook. Match bead size to rig components — too large a bead can tangle, too small may not protect the knot — and pick colours that suit the water and bait for the best presentation.

 

Rigging tips from Gerrys Fishing

• Use soft silicone beads as a buffer between impact clips and swivels on long‑cast systems.
• Trap small beads between crimps and knots to keep hooklengths neat and reduce tangles.
• Try glow or fluorescent beads for night sessions and low‑light dawn or dusk fishing.
• Carry a selection of sizes and colours — a small bead kit saves time and lets you adapt to changing conditions.
  These simple checks keep rigs reliable and reduce lost fish and lost time on the bank.

 

FAO

• What bead for long casting? Use a soft shock bead or silicone buffer between the clip and swivel to protect knots and absorb impact on long casts.
• Which bead for night fishing? Glow or fluorescent beads close to the hook can help with bite detection and attract curious fish in low light.
• Do beads affect presentation? Yes — choose low‑profile spacer beads for neat presentation and larger or brighter beads only where you want attraction or protection.
• How to store beads? Keep beads in small, labelled packets or a rig wallet to avoid mix‑ups and to protect soft silicone from heat and sunlight.