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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Edible Arrangement (Barbless)
$1.34Original priceOriginal price $1.34 - Original price $1.34Original price$1.34 - $1.34Current price $1.34| /Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Edible Arrangement is meant to mimic a caddis pupa. Creates the jig a...
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Egan's Thread Frenchie - Tungsten - Umpqua
$4.05Original priceOriginal price $4.05 - Original price $4.05Original price$4.05 - $4.05Current price $4.05| /Another jigged version of the infamous Egan's Frenchie. This one features a thread-wrapped body that reduces the overall size of the nymph body. It...
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Espresso Midge - Fulling Mill
$3.63Original priceOriginal price $3.63 - Original price $3.63Original price$3.63 - $3.63Current price $3.63| /A great Zebra Midge variant. A thin pearlesent rib followed by a thin wire rib gives this fly a new look with superb fishability. Tied on our popul...
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Euro Black Bullet - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /An excellent searching and general purpose pattern. Works well in waters with mayfly hatches, but more of a attractor pattern. Red butt creates a ...
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Euro Caddis - Tungsten
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /A nice caddis pattern excellent for euro styled fishing. Exceptional for areas with larger caddis. A picked out dubbing collar gives it a emerger ...
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Euro CDC Pheasant Tail-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /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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Euro Collared Pheasant Tail- Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /A traditionally styled fly with modern materials. Soft woodchuck dubbing is used as a collar to make it appear similar to a soft hackle Tungsten b...
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Euro Copper John-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.59Original priceOriginal price $1.59 - Original price $1.59Original price$1.59 - $1.59Current price $1.59| /The Copper John is an incredibly famous pattern. This variation is tied a euro jig hook, and includes a tungsten bead. Perfect for Czech/Euro nymp...
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Euro Copper Zebra-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /A deadly nymph pattern that is a real producer. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter wrapped wire wire for durabil...
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Euro Hare's Ear-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /A new twist on a classic. The Euro Hare's Ear is tied with modern materials on a barbless 60 degree jigged hook to help you elevate your game. A g...
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Euro Hot Butt Pheasant Tail-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /An incredibly buggy pattern that cuts through the water. Tied like a pheasant tail but with some upgrades. A squirrel collar adds bugginess withou...
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Euro Hot Spot Orange - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /An incredibly buggy pattern that cuts through the water. A cross between a hare's ear and a pheasant tail with a buggy little collar. An orange ho...
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Euro Jig Minnow - Fulling Mill (Barbless)
$3.63Original priceOriginal price $3.63 - Original price $3.63Original price$3.63 - $3.63Current price $3.63| /Fishing streamers in the same style as a Nymph can be deadly - this pattern is a solid performer. Minnow/Sculpins are typically available year...
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Euro Jig Silver Fish - Fulling Mill (Barbless)
$3.63Original priceOriginal price $3.63 - Original price $3.63Original price$3.63 - $3.63Current price $3.63| /Fishing streamers in the same style as a Nymph can be deadly - this pattern is a solid performer. Minnow/Sculpins are typically available year...
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Euro Pink Tag-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.34Original priceOriginal price $1.34 - Original price $1.34Original price$1.34 - $1.34Current price $1.34| /"Tag nymphs" like the Blowtorch and Flashback Red Tag, have gained popularity in recent years. The simple reason is they are incredible effective....
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Euro Red Tag - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.59Original priceOriginal price $1.59 - Original price $1.59Original price$1.59 - $1.59Current price $1.59| /Similar to a Blowtorch. However, the slimed down body works especially well in clear waters with more finicky fish.
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Euro Scud - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /This scud pattern features a tungsten bead and a jig hook Gets down quick, and doesn't snag the bottom A great option for those fishing Czech/Euro...
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Euro Surveyor - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /A great attractor pattern that is also great as a general searching pattern. With an emerger look to it, it can also replicate an emergering insec...
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Euro Tactical May-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /A hugely productive nymph pattern that should be in most anglers fly boxes. This pattern is simple and to the point. Natural materials are used to...
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Euro Zebra Midge Hot Butt - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /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)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /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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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