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  • 3 Dollar Dip-Beadhead

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    This pattern has been used to imitate all kinds of trout delicacies, including but not limited to, mayflies, caddis, scuds, sows, midges, worms, a...

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  • Alma Midge - Beadhead

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    A pattern that originated in Iceland, and has worked in many trouty waters. Designed to mimic a midge larva this pattern is great for rivers and ...

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  • Atomic Worm-Beadhead

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    A great worm/chironomid pattern. Includes a tungsten bead to help it get to the right depth quickly. Great lake and tailwater pattern.

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  • Bionic Worm - Beadhead

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    The origination of this pattern is a little unclear because a couple different fly tiers claim they designed it first. An attractor bloodworm/chir...

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  • Biot Bug-Beadhead

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    A new pattern that provides a great alternative to heavily pressured fish. Imitates midges and small mayflies. A top producer when fish ignore s...

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  • Brassie-Beadhead

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    A very useful pattern to have one's fly box. Has been used to imitate just about everything under the sun, that is of small size. Has enough weig...

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  • Chironocones - Beadhead- Solitude

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    Chironomids are the most prevalent food sources in lakes Trout eat a huge amount of these.  This is a simple, effective chironomid pattern. Fish ...

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  • Chironomid Pupa-Beadhead

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    Great stillwater and tailwater pattern. Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated t...

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  • Copper Midge - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed o...

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  • Cut Bait Midge - Beadhead - Umpqua

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    A great pattern when a large midge nymph is needed. Works well for chironmid hatches as well. Designed by Zack ThurmanAbout the tyer:ZACK THURMAN S...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Double Dipper Chironomid - Beadhead - Solitude

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    Hugely popular fly, especially on lakes.

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  • Espresso Midge - Fulling Mill

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    A great Zebra Midge variant. A thin pearlesent rib followed by a thin wire rib gives this fly a new look with superb fishability. Tied on our popul...

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  • Euro Copper Zebra-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A deadly nymph pattern that is a real producer. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter wrapped wire wire for durabil...

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  • Euro Zebra Midge Hot Butt - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge (Jigged, Barbless) When the bite gets technical, midges still get eaten. The Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge is a jig-style, ba...

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  • Euro Zebra Midge-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A hugely productive nymph pattern that should be in most anglers fly boxes. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter w...

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  • Fire Bug - Glass Bead

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    This pattern is a very popular midge imitation throughout the trout fly fishing world, bead color matches body. American Angler estimates midges a...

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  • Glass Bead Disco Midge

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    Midges bring fish to the surface 12 months out of the year. American Angler estimates midges account for 22% of trout's diet, by far the single mo...

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  • Gray Matter-Beadhead

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    The attractor midge has a flashy abdomen and a double wrapped rib. Gray midges are under used and incredibly prevalent especially in the Sierra's.

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  • Gun Metal Chironomid - Tungsten

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    Great stillwater and tailwater pattern. Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. Epoxy covered body and ...

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  • Half Pint Midge-Beadhead

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    A great midge pattern that is highly effective in the late fall through early spring.  A krystal flash tail and wingcase insure a highly visible f...

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  • Hangin w/my Chromies - RIO

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    The fly pattern everyone needs to have in their stillwater box. This imitates the most common species of chironomid you see during peak season on m...

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  • Higa's SOS Nymph - Fulling Mill

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    You'll appreciate the strike-inducing power of this versatile nymph pattern. General purpose nymph works well for mayflies, midges and other trout...

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  • Higa's Tactical SOS Nymph - Fulling Mill

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    You'll appreciate the strike-inducing power of this versatile nymph pattern. General purpose nymph works well for mayflies, midges and other trout...

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  • Ice Cream Cone - RIO

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    A very good imitation of a midge pupae and often fished under an indicator in lakes. The white bead represent their gills - who doesn't love Ice ...

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  • Laser Midge Beadhead

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    Great for emerging midge pupa. Always available, these are good anytime patterns to have in your fly box. Excellent as a dropper below an attracto...

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  • Lexi's TH Holo - Z Midge - Fulling Mill

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It's estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed of mi...

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  • Mercury Midge - Beadhead

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    A glass bead midge, slender body. Attracts with its reflective properties. Glass bead adds realistic swimming motion. Midges are available year r...

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  • Pinky Midge - Beadhead

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    Contrast is often the name of the game in the fly fishing world as fish respond to it quite well. The Pinky Midge is an excellent example of that...

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  • Poison Tung - Umpqua

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    Designed by Charlie Craven: "The Poison Tung Midge was conceived one winter after reading about the power the color blue has over unsuspecting trou...

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  • Rainbow Warrior - Glass Bead (Original)

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    This nymph invented in Utah has caught trout everywhere it has been put to the test. One of the best new patterns to hit the water in a few years.

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  • Rin Midge-Beadhead

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    Meet the new dropper in your hopper/dropper setups. This midge sinks quick, is available in tons of colors, and can replicate a bunch of bugs. G...

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  • Rojo Midge - Beadhead

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    A midge pattern that just screams pick me. Excellent pattern for everywhere. Midges make up a goodly portion of trout's diets. Developed by Greg...

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  • Snow Cone - Beadhead

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    A chironomid pupa pattern, the Snow Cone is meant to replicate emergering chironomids. Extremely popular in the high lakes of Oregon and Colora...

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  • Trout Candy-Beadhead

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    Hailing from the great waters of Tennessee, this is one effective trout pattern. Great on tailwaters. Highly visible.

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  • TZM - RIO

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    RIO's best fish-catching midge pupae/larvae patterns ever designed, and something that should be in everyone's box.

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  • WD-40 Flash-Beadhead

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    The WD-40 is responsible for catching millions of fish throughout the US and beyond. This small midge pattern has been found to be quite effectiv...

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  • WD-40-Beadhead

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    Covers many food sources quite well. Beadhead helps it get down fast without the aid of a split shot on you light tippet. Use wherever extra att...

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  • Zebra Midge - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed o...

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  • Zebra Midge Curved - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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  • Zebra Midge Curved Silver - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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  • Zebra Midge Curved-Beadhead

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compos...

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  • Zebra Midge-Beadhead

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compo...

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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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