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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Czech Princess 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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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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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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Euro CDC Pheasant Tail-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.19Original price $1.32Original price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price $1.32$1.19 - $1.19Current price $1.19| /CDC is one of our favorite materials for nymphs. It moves like mini marabou and looks incredible underwater. This pattern is tied much like a phea...
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Flashback Hare's Ear-Beadhead
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vu...
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Flashback Pheasant Tail Curved Hook-Beadhead
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vuln...
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Flashback Pheasant Tail-Beadhead
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vuln...
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Guide Choice Hare's Ear - Tungsten
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /Guides aren’t always known for tying the prettiest flies, but they do tie the most effective, especially on the rivers they fish. The Guides C...
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Hare's Ear-Beadhead
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /Beadhead Hare’s Ear Fly The Beadhead Hare’s Ear is one of the most versatile and reliable nymph patterns ever tied—and for good reason. Built to im...
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Jig Hare's Ear Variant - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /A variation on a hare's ear, designed for the competition angler. Tied on a 45 degree jig hook with a slotted tungsten bead gets the pattern down ...
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Pheasant Tail Emerger-Beadhead
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /An excellent pattern for imitating all sorts of emerging mayfly nymphs. Combines the attributes of the beadhead nymph with the attributes of an ...
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Pheasant Tail-Beadhead
$0.89Original price $0.99Original price $0.99 - Original price $0.99Original price $0.99$0.89 - $0.89Current price $0.89| /One of the top five trout nymphs ever tied on a tippet. A near perfect imitation of the blue wing olive nymph, also works great for a general mayf...
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Tungsten G6 Caddis - Solitude
$2.70Original priceOriginal price $2.70 - Original price $2.70Original price$2.70 - $2.70Current price $2.70| /A slick little caddis nymph that sinks quick. Great searching fly during hot, sunny days. Works all year long!
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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