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    Baby Got Bead - RIO (Barbless)

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    Anchor flies are often seen as less attractive, heavy nymphs whose sole purpose is to sink other "more attractive" flies on droppers quickly, but ...

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    Blonde Balanced Leech - RIO

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    Everyone loves a well balanced Blonde, even a trout we have found. Best fished under an indicator or slowly stripped, this fly will get every tr...

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    Brammer Pheasant Bugger Hot Spot Tungsten - RIO

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    When it was time to step up our Warmwater fly lineup, we knew just the man to call. Gunnar Brammar. His Pheasant Bugger Jig TB is a one-stop-shop f...

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    Brunette Balanced Leech - RIO

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    Everyone loves a well balanced Blonde, even a trout we have found. Best fished under an indicator or slowly stripped, this fly will get every tr...

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    Carp'n Crunch - RIO (Barbless)

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    Combining buggy natural colors, rubber legs, and hot accent tungsten beads, this fly is irresistible to carp around the world.

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    French Dip - RIO (Barbless)

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    A tungsten jigged pheasant tail with a hot spot is a well known and deadly Euro nymph pattern. RIO's French Dip is an excellent bug for Euro nymphi...

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    Gold Jigger - RIO (Barbless)

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    Designed as a micro sized woolly bugger for universal use, this fly is bright enough to attract fish, yet subtle enough not to spook them. Tied wit...

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    Golden Child - RIO

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    Part of being an exceptional fly creator means designing flies that are meant for you and your fly box only. That's precisely how RIO's signature t...

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    Gum Dropper - RIO

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    Here’s your new, most versatile trout fly. The matte black tungsten bead gives this fly its punch. Put RIO’s Gum Dropper behind your favorite big d...

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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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    I'd Hit That - RIO (Barbless)

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    From the mouth of the infamous Zack Dalton, comes the name for this amazing little nymph with a UV butt that can be made to glow with a suitable UV...

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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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    Jelly Leech Balanced - RIO

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    Utilizing a subtle and under appreciated combination, the jelly leech is a "buggy" and very natural appearing leech pattern for places where the fi...

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    Lil Amigo - RIO

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    Part of being an exceptional fly creator means designing flies that are meant for you and your fly box only. That's precisely how RIO's signature t...

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    Morrish Anato-May Tungsten - RIO

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    In many ways, this fly was born out of my youth and learning to tie with Andre Puyans. Andy was the creator of the AP nymph, which was a great fly ...

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    Morrish Level Headed Damsel - RIO

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    I have always seen the damsel fly nymph as one of the harder insects to imitate. First, anglers must let go of the concept or illusion that they ca...

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    Morrish Pickpocket - RIO

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    With all due respect to John Barr and his brilliant creation of the Copper John (which may still be the best-selling nymph of all time) there were ...

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    Morrish Sparkle Donkey Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    Bling Bling every time you show up on the river with RIO's Morrish Sparkle Donkey TB. This nymph is regularly the center of attention in any trout ...

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    Peeping Caddis - RIO (Barbless)

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    Cased caddis are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle much like a perfect loaf of fresh baked French bread. As these caddis move about in ...

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    Peeping Caddis October - RIO (Barbless)

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    Cased caddis are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle much like a perfect loaf of fresh baked French bread. As these caddis move about in ...

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    Point Drake Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    When screening riffles to see what nymphs are present, we've noticed how Green Drakes tend to look like "baetis in a snow suit", like the kid from ...

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    Pupa Scoopa Tungsten - RIO

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    Caddis are prevalent in most rivers so having a good pupa/larva pattern in your fly box is key. RIO's Pupa Scoopa is a workhorse. 5 key colors to m...

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    Puparazzi - RIO (Barbless)

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    Caddis larva are one of the most prevalent insects in rivers, and are particularly loved by trout. In the real world caddis pupa have dark wing pad...

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    Rain Drop Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    When a raindrop hits the water, it quickly disappears. RIO's Raindrop does the same. This perdigon style fly is heavy and slender to get down into ...

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    Red Hot Worm - Beadhead - RIO

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    Red Hot Worms are larger than the San Juan Worm and use a braided material and a glass bead.

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    Redhead Leech Balanced - RIO

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    Everyone loves a well balanced Blonde, even a trout we have found. Best fished under an indicator or slowly stripped, this fly will get every tr...

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    Rock Grinder Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    RIO's Rock Grinder is designed to sink very fast and be a nice mix of buggy-ness and attraction. This euro nymph has a hot tag of floss and a CDC c...

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    Soft Hackle TB - RIO

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    This "softie" is tied on a scud hook and paired with a tungsten bead.  It  makes a wonderful dropper pattern - behind either a larger nymph or a hi...

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    Speculator - RIO

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    Before stoneflies hatch, the nymphs make their way towards dry land.  As they move around they get dislodged from the rocks and tumble and swim.  ...

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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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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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