Beadheads
Best Beadhead Nymphs for Trout
- Beadhead Pheasant Tail
- Beadhead Hare’s Ear
- Beadhead Prince Nymph
- Beadhead Zebra Midge
- Beadhead Copper John
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
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /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
$2.74Original priceOriginal price $2.74 - Original price $2.74Original price$2.74 - $2.74Current price $2.74| /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
$0.99Original priceOriginal price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price$0.99 - $0.99Current price $0.99| /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)
$1.10Original price $1.22Original price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price $1.22$1.10 - $1.10Current price $1.10| /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
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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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Deep October Caddis Pupa - Umpqua
$4.49Original priceOriginal price $4.49 - Original price $4.49Original price$4.49 - $4.49Current price $4.49| /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)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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
$0.99Original priceOriginal price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price$0.99 - $0.99Current price $0.99| /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
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /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
$0.99Original priceOriginal price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price$0.99 - $0.99Current price $0.99| /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
$4.35Original priceOriginal price $4.35 - Original price $4.35Original price$4.35 - $4.35Current price $4.35| /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
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /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
$0.99Original priceOriginal price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price$0.99 - $0.99Current price $0.99| /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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Dog Midge - Beadhead
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Dog Pellet-Beadhead
$0.99Original priceOriginal price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price$0.99 - $0.99Current price $0.99| /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
$4.53Original priceOriginal price $4.53 - Original price $4.53Original price$4.53 - $4.53Current price $4.53| /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
$0.99Original priceOriginal price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price$0.99 - $0.99Current price $0.99| /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
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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
$1.09Original priceOriginal price $1.09 - Original price $1.09Original price$1.09 - $1.09Current price $1.09| /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
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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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Double Dipper-Beadhead
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Drag Queen Tungsten Jig - Solitude
$2.70Original priceOriginal price $2.70 - Original price $2.70Original price$2.70 - $2.70Current price $2.70| /Great jig attractor pattern, prefect for czech/euro setups.
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Drowned Trico
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Duracell Jig - Fulling Mill (Barbless)
$3.27Original price $3.63Original price $3.63 - Original price $3.63Original price $3.63$3.27 - $3.27Current price $3.27| /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