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Thanks for all the information. I was able to bend a couple of hooks and get the bead on. I learned that it is somewhat common for some brands of beads not fitting all hooks. I will use up the rest of the beads in this package and then try another brand if I want to continue to use these hooks.

Thanks for that idea. I'll try that.

I pinched the barb down after they did not fit the first time and yes, I was inserting thru the small hole first. Hooks are Saber and Mustad. Thanks for the link to the guide; I have bookmarked it.

I have just received some 3/32 tungsten beads from Cabela's marked Metz and Umpqua. They will not fit my size 16 light nymph hooks with standard wire; they will not turn the corner at the bend of the hook. They will work on shrimp and cadis pupa curved hooks. Is this a common problem that some beads will not fit hooks they are sized for? I live 100 miles from the nearest fly tying materials place (Bass Pro) so I have to order everything. It's a bummer when something doesn't work. I have another brand marked River Wild Flies (3/32) and they work on my hooks.

Thanks.

That was good help and fast also. Thanks heavynets.

I am a genuine newbie. What is the difference in Ultra Wire sizes BR and SM. I assume SM is small but I don't know about BR. Which one is the largest?