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Best Beadhead Nymphs for Trout

Best use: Getting flies down quickly in current
Water: Rivers, riffles, runs, and deeper pockets
Sizes: Typically 12–18

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Beadhead flies help get your fly down quickly, making them ideal for deeper water and faster currents where trout are feeding below the surface.

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  • D.O.S. - Beadhead

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    When the weather is hot the fish do their best to beat the heat. They like to sit in shaded areas, or in deep slots, where the water is cool, but...

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  • Daddy's Caddis - Tungsten - Solitude

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    A simple take on the braided caddis pupa.  This version includes a small tuft of cdc and a tungsten bead. Both of those additions should improve t...

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  • Dark Lord-Beadhead

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    A stonefly attractor pattern that is a Prince Nymph variation, originally invented by Ron Hart in 1986. Goose biots are used for the wings and ta...

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  • Dark Spike - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    An excellent searching pattern that can easily imitate a caddis or a mayfly nymph.  Ideal for those fishing in czech/euro setups, also at home in ...

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  • Dazzle Caddis - Tungsten

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    Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. A great larger caddis pupa imitation. Now with Tungsten slotted bead. ...

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  • Deep Blue Poison-Beadhead

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    Effective on tailwaters. One of the new winter trout patterns. A Colorado favorite. Glass bead for slow, natural sink

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  • Deep October Caddis Pupa - Umpqua

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    A quick-sinking Caddis Pupa that imitates an October Caddis extremely well. This fly works well on big trout as well as steelhead. Swing it in the ...

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  • Deep Purple - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Deep Purple is a great general searching and attractor pattern. Can be used as a Mayfly nymph as well.

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  • Deep Sparkle Pupa-Beadhead

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    By Gary LaFontaine, one of fly fishing's foremost caddis pattern developers. Fish this deep, when emerging activity is sporadic. Use this earlier...

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  • Depth Charger-Beadhead

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    An incredibly fast sinking, buggy, suggestive nymph. Two great all purpose colors.Very similar to the Bird's Nest but buggier and heavier. Double ...

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  • Desert Storm - Beadhead

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    A prolific winter midge pattern on the San Juan River. That being said it has been quite effective on many tailwaters throughout the US. Desig...

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  • Detroit Mop City - Beadhead- Umpqua

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    Designed By Daryl Eakins Here is a mop pattern with some personality! There is a lot happening here with a tapered and curved tail, a breathing tho...

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  • Dirty Bird-Beadhead

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    The kind of fly that naturally has an extremely buggy look to it. It can be fished in a variety of conditions and hatches; making this bug a great...

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  • Disco Warrior Rubber Legs - Beadhead

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    A custom tie based on the Rainbow Warrior. The flashier body works well in cloudy water or in warmer conditions. Try it when you see fish in shal...

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  • DNA Worm - Beadhead

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    A **twist on the classic San Juan Worm Flexi floss is twisted to create a great action and segmented look Includes a beadhead to keep it down in t...

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  • Dog Midge - Beadhead

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    Great natural looking midge with tons of attraction. White wing with a bit of krystal flash give this pattern an emerger look. Glass bead adds a...

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  • Dog Pellet-Beadhead

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    Legendary carp pattern, mimics a dog biscuit. Deer hair keeps this fly afloat, while beadhead pulls it just under the surface. Fish on warm summ...

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  • Dornan's Bent Stone Weighted - Beadhead - Rainy's

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    Like a Stonefly that is curled  up naturally. Stones tend to curl up when they end up in the current, so this fly mimics a natural situation. Grea...

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  • Double Bead Hare's Ear

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    A longer, sleeker fast sinking version of Beadhead Hare's Ear. Head down swimmer, great for longer mayflies, dragonfly nymphs, stoneflies etc. Al...

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  • Double Bead Peacock Stonefly

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    One of the most requested patterns for us to start tying. This stone pattern is a hugely successful PNW nymph pattern. Particularly useful when ...

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  • Double Bead Prince Nymph

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    A larger faster sinking Beadhead Prince. Iridescent peacock and those marvelous white wings, and split tail, combine to make this a great attracto...

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  • Double Bead Stone

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    Stonefly nymphs live in clean moving water, and are an important feeding source for both trout and steelhead. Double the beads means double the si...

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  • Double Dipper Chironomid - Beadhead - Solitude

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    Hugely popular fly, especially on lakes.

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  • Double Dipper-Beadhead

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    The addition of beadheads forever changed the way we nymph for trout. Since then hundreds of thousands of flies have been generated with the sole ...

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  • Drag Queen Tungsten Jig - Solitude

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    Great jig attractor pattern, prefect for czech/euro setups.

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    A new version of the trico that is going to be a difference-maker! We added a small bead to get it just under the surface.  Silver ribbing adds t...

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  • Duracell Jig - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    Created by top Scottish angler Craig McDonald, this fly has been taking the European river scene by storm. It is favored as the point fly on...

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How to Fish Beadhead Nymphs

Beadhead nymphs are designed to sink quickly and reach feeding trout in deeper water. They are one of the most effective ways to consistently catch fish in a wide range of conditions.

  • Use beadheads to get down in faster currents and deeper runs
  • Fish under an indicator or as part of a nymph rig
  • Adjust weight and depth until you are consistently ticking bottom

When to Use Beadhead Flies

Beadhead nymphs are effective year-round and are often the best option when trout are feeding subsurface.

  • Ideal when no surface activity is present
  • Effective in cold water and during non-hatch periods
  • Great for covering water and finding fish

Fly Selection Tips for Beadheads

Choosing the right beadhead pattern depends on water depth, current speed, and available food sources.

  • Use smaller patterns (sizes 14–18) in clear or pressured water
  • Larger patterns work well in faster or deeper conditions
  • Match common food sources like mayfly nymphs and caddis larvae

Beadhead Fly Quality & Construction

  • Beads: Brass or tungsten for effective sink rates
  • Hooks: Chemically sharpened for consistent hook sets
  • Materials: Durable, fishable materials built for repeated use
  • Tested: Proven effective in rivers and tailwaters

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