The Cox & Rawle Attractor Beads 8mm are a piece of essential terminal tackle used primarily in sea and shore fishing rig construction.

Key Characteristics:

• Size: They have a diameter of 8mm.2 Cox & Rawle typically offers these in various sizes (e.g., 4mm, 5mm, 8mm).

• Type: They are often referred to as Soft Round Luminous Beads or just Attractor Beads.

• Material: They are made from a soft material or silicone rubber to be line-friendly and act as a cushion.

• Color/Visibility: They are commonly available in:
  • Luminous (Glow-in-the-Dark) White:6 Highly effective in deep water or at night.

  • High-Visibility Colors (like Green or Black) for added visual appeal.

Main Uses in Fishing Rigs:

These beads serve two primary functions:

1. Attractor (Visual Appeal)

• The most common use of the attractor bead is to be threaded onto the hook length (snood) just above the bait.

• The high-visibility color, or especially the glow-in-the-dark luminous effect, is believed to mimic a small food source or provide a visible target, drawing the attention of fish to the baited hook.
• This technique is particularly popular and effective when fishing for flatfish species (like flounder or plaice) and other bottom feeders.

2. Buffer/Cushion (Rig Protection)

• Due to their soft or rubberized construction, they are essential for protecting knots and other rig components from impact.
• They are typically placed on the rig body to:
  • Cushion Swivels and Knots: When a heavy lead is cast, it can slam against the swivel or knot on retrieval, casting, or in heavy surf.12 The soft bead absorbs this shock, preventing line damage or failure.
  • Space Rig Components: They are used in conjunction with crimps or knots to accurately space and position other components (like snoods or rig clips) along the main rig body.

50 per pack