FL RED (7/64"-3/16") Tungsten Beads
CA$3.90
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FL Red Tungsten Fly Tying Beads
Fluorescent Red (FL Red) beads aren’t dramatically different from FL Orange — but they do offer a slightly darker, deeper glow. If FL Orange feels a bit too bright or “hot,” FL Red is a great alternative for a more subdued, natural-looking hotspot.
How Fish See Fluorescent Red
FL Red isn’t just regular red — it’s fluorescent, which means it absorbs UV or blue light and re-emits it as vivid red. This makes a big difference underwater, where standard red disappears quickly and often looks dark or gray beyond a few feet.
- 🐟 To fish with UV or blue light vision (like trout, bass, or salmonids), FL Red can still appear bright even at moderate depths.
- 🐟 In deeper or darker water, FL Red can outperform regular red, if there's enough ambient blue or UV light to activate its fluorescent glow.
