Here are my observations and thoughts.

Salmon have quick reflexes when it comes to their senses; if they encounter an imitation egg that doesn’t feel natural, they tend to spit it out before the angler has a chance to respond. This is where soft beads offer an advantage, as the salmon may hesitate longer, providing anglers with a better opportunity to set the hook.

The soft egg bead is lighter and more buoyant than the hard bead. Their visual sensitivity predominantly focuses forward and upward; however, they do have blind spots. They are unable to see directly beneath them or behind their dorsal side, and there is a blind spot in front of their snout. As the salmon stays close to the riverbed, the more buoyant bead gains an advantage.

 Then there is the term ‘lock jaw.’ The salmon have become accustomed to anglers’ preferred colours or lures, and they eventually lose interest. This presents a challenge for most anglers, who find it difficult to switch tactics. With the BnR bead, all the angler needs to do is replace the current bead with one of a different colour, shape, or size. The ‘T’ stop remains on the leader, allowing for quick removal and replacement during fishing challenges.

One more benefit of BnR is their tendency to think creatively beyond the usual orange bead. Who would have ever thought a bead called the Hot Snot or the Cerise would be so successful on our British Columbia rivers? They have also introduced the Burr bead, which has its own success stories.

I think they are also trying out a cluster of beads called the BnR custer Bomb, with three or four beads stuck together.

Every angler will have their favourite lure for catching salmon or steelhead. This is one of mine among many.