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Beadhead nymphs are the most effective way to catch a trout, or to catch many trout; Either way, its wicked effective.

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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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    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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    Arnot's Pocket Drone Pink Bead - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    Arnot’s Pocket Drone – Pink Bead (Barbless) Baetis & Mayfly Nymph with Hot Orange Butt Arnot’s Pocket Drone – Pink Bead (Barbless) is a...

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    Barr's Emerger Blue Dun-Beadhead

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    Excellent pattern when fish are on the surface but not hitting the duns. Trailing shuck and beadhead make this a great pattern to cast upstream, a...

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    Barr's Emerger BWO-Beadhead

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    Excellent pattern when fish are on the surface but not hitting the duns. Trailing shuck and beadhead make this a great pattern to cast upstream, a...

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    Copper John-Beadhead

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    A cross between the pheasant tail and brassie. Works well where ever there are stonefly or mayfly nymphs. Classic profile, sinks fast, sleek, an...

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    Drowned Trico

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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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    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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    Flashback Pheasant Tail-Beadhead

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    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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    Juju Baetis Tungsten - Umpqua

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    One of the most infamous baetis patterns in history. This pattern has been one of the top producers of picky fish across North America. Baetis are ...

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    Mercury Flashback Pheasant Tail

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    Your all-time favorite pattern with a bead that imitates the gas bubble nymphs ride to the top. This one will quickly be one of your must-haves. ...

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    Pheasant Tail Emerger-Beadhead

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    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

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    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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    Pink Pheasant Tail - Beadhead

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    Designed as a mayfly pattern, the pink pheasant tail is meant to take that extra leap past the Egan's Frenchie in attraction. Pink and purple are ...

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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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    Rainbow Warrior CDC Tungsten - Umpqua

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    "The original Rainbow Warrior has proven to be a consistently productive fly on tailwaters, freestone rivers, and stillwater. What could possibly b...

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    Rainbow Warrior Tungsten - Umpqua

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    The Rainbow Warrior is one of the best selling patterns to arise in the past decade. The addition of the tungsten bead makes this thing double dead...

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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 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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