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
$1.01Original price $1.12Original price $1.12 - Original price $1.12Original price $1.12$1.01 - $1.01Current price $1.01| /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)
$3.25Original priceOriginal price $3.25 - Original price $3.25Original price$3.25 - $3.25Current price $3.25| /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)
$5.75Original priceOriginal price $5.75 - Original price $5.75Original price$5.75 - $5.75Current price $5.75| /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
$2.88Original priceOriginal price $2.88 - Original price $2.88Original price$2.88 - $2.88Current price $2.88| /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
$1.23Original priceOriginal price $1.23 - Original price $1.23Original price$1.23 - $1.23Current price $1.23| /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
$4.29Original priceOriginal price $4.29 - Original price $4.29Original price$4.29 - $4.29Current price $4.29| /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 (Barbless)
$1.23Original priceOriginal price $1.23 - Original price $1.23Original price$1.23 - $1.23Current price $1.23| /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)
$3.63Original priceOriginal price $3.63 - Original price $3.63Original price$3.63 - $3.63Current price $3.63| /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
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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)
$1.34Original priceOriginal price $1.34 - Original price $1.34Original price$1.34 - $1.34Current price $1.34| /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
$3.66Original priceOriginal price $3.66 - Original price $3.66Original price$3.66 - $3.66Current price $3.66| /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)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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
$3.90Original priceOriginal price $3.90 - Original price $3.90Original price$3.90 - $3.90Current price $3.90| /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)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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