dukdav

I like the idea of moving the Bead back slightly and changing the balance. I think it will make a difference both when the fly is sinking and on the retrieve. Tied a few with twisted strands of Krystal Flash for the rib, they look OK as well.

I like your fly tying bench, built one similar: Reversed refrigerator flat magnet strips make a nice addition along the bottom sides for placing few batch hooks etc.