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Tungsten Flies

Best Tungsten Flies for Trout

Best use: Getting flies down quickly in deep or fast water
Water: Rivers, riffles, runs, pockets, and tailwaters
Sizes: Typically 12–20

Use tungsten flies when you need to reach the strike zone fast, especially in heavy current, deeper runs, or tight-line setups.

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    B's Black Stonefly Nymph - Tungsten

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    This little guy will produce all year, but it does mimic the early season stoneflies that are found in Western rivers from January through May Tun...

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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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    Back Flop Jig - Tungsten - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    Fishing streamers on Euro Nymphing leaders is a technique that my fly fishing team USA mates and I have been practicing for over a decade now. In c...

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    Balance Leech Tungsten - Solitude

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    Excellent lake pattern. Tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead attached with a post in front of the hook eye. This allows this pattern to sink ...

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    Balanced Damsel - Tungsten

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    Great damsel nymph imitation. Perfect for those fishing in lakes under an indicator, or rivers plentiful we damsel flies.

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    Balanced Leech - Beadhead - Fulling Mill

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    Excellent lake pattern. Tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead attached with a post in front of the hook eye. This allows this pattern to sink in...

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    Balanced Leech Crystal Bugger - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Excellent Lake Pattern Tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead attached with a post in front of the hook eye. This allows this pattern to sink in ...

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    Belly Flop Balanced Damsel - Beadhead- Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    Balanced style flies are a must-have in the stillwater box. The Belly Flop Balanced Damsel is a great damsel imitation that can fish just as gre...

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    Black Prince - Tungsten

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    The legendary Prince, presented here with the benefits of the Tungsten Beadhead. Everyone's favorite nymph and not just for trout. Now by customer...

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    Blackhead - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Olive body with a black tungsten head gives it a realistic feel to it. While the orange thread based color adds an excellent hot spot to entice st...

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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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    Blowtorch - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Blowtorch is one that has been requested by customers and with good reason.  It contains a natural features of a nymph, with enough attraction...

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    Bread 'n Butter - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    There are those flies that anglers constantly go to as they hook the vast majority of their trout. The Bread 'n Butter is one of those flies.  Gre...

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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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    Burning Man - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Developed for fishing stillwater in the winter. Works great in the summer too. Fish it under an indicator, as a Euro nymph or with a slow retrieve...

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How to Fish Tungsten Flies

Tungsten flies are designed to sink quickly and reach feeding trout faster than standard beadhead patterns. They are especially effective in deep runs, fast current, and technical nymphing situations where depth matters most.

  • Use tungsten flies to get down quickly in faster or deeper water
  • Fish them under an indicator or with euro nymphing techniques
  • Adjust depth and weight until you are consistently near the bottom

When to Use Tungsten Nymphs

Tungsten patterns are most effective when trout are holding deep or current speed makes it difficult to reach the strike zone with lighter flies.

  • Ideal in high water, cold water, and deep runs
  • Excellent for winter fishing and non-hatch periods
  • Useful anytime fast sink rate is more important than delicate presentation

Fly Selection Tips for Tungsten Flies

Choosing the right tungsten fly depends on depth, current speed, and the type of food trout are feeding on.

  • Use smaller tungsten flies in clear or pressured water
  • Larger or heavier patterns work well in faster, deeper conditions
  • Perdigons, jig flies, and tungsten midges are strong choices when quick depth is critical

Tungsten Fly Quality & Construction

  • Beads: Tungsten beads for maximum sink rate in a compact profile
  • Hooks: Chemically sharpened for reliable hook sets
  • Profiles: Slim, efficient patterns designed to sink fast and drift naturally
  • Tested: Proven effective in rivers, tailwaters, and technical nymphing situations

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