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Best matches

• Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #3 - STEELHEAD ORANGE
• Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #6 - PEACH
• Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #C3 - STEELHEAD ORANGE CLUSTER
• Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #C4 - PEACHY PINK CLUSTER
• Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #5 - COSMIC PINK

Why these fit

These are the strongest matches for drift fishing beads because they’re all salmon/steelhead egg imitations meant to be threaded on a leader and fished in current. The single beads like Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #3 - STEELHEAD ORANGE and Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #6 - PEACH fit classic drift or bead-rig presentations when fish are keyed on roe. The cluster options, especially Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #C3 - STEELHEAD ORANGE CLUSTER and Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #C4 - PEACHY PINK CLUSTER, are a better choice when you want a more obvious egg-cluster profile in river current. Hawken Fishing AERO-BEAD #5 - COSMIC PINK is a good brighter option for low-light or off-color water.

Technique notes

• Thread the bead on the leader above the hook for a standard bead setup.
• Fish it dead-drift with bottom contact, especially in current seams and runs.
• Use smaller, subtler colors in clear water; go brighter when water is stained or light is low.
• Cluster beads are a good step up when fish want a larger egg profile.

When to switch

Switch to a different presentation if fish stop reacting to egg imitations, if you’re not getting bottom contact, or if the water is too fast/deep for a controlled drift. In those cases, a float setup, a different bead color, or a more visible egg cluster can help. If fish are not on eggs at all, move away from beads and try a different bait or lure style.

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