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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Filthy Bastard - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /A modern stonefly nymph imitation. A red butt acts as a hot spot, while rubber legs help draw attention. Dubbed body only gets buggier the longer ...
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Firefly - Tungsten
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /Another great fly for czech/euro nymphing. Designed to create high visibility in low light and deeper water situations. UV materials and a hot bea...
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Flaglers Euro Golden Stone - Fulling Mill (Barbless)
$3.63Original priceOriginal price $3.63 - Original price $3.63Original price$3.63 - $3.63Current price $3.63| /Another winner from Tim Flagler. A simple design combined with the Fulling Mill Jig Force hook gives this pattern excellent fishing prowess. ...
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Flashback Hare's Ear - Tungsten
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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 - Tungsten
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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 vul...
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Flashback Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail - Tungsten
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /Take a beadhead Pheasant Tail and give it a heavier bead, and you have a faster sink rate, and slightly different action to foll even the wariest ...
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Flexi Chironomid - Tungsten
$1.12Original priceOriginal price $1.12 - Original price $1.12Original price$1.12 - $1.12Current price $1.12| /A chironomid pupa pattern, meant to replicate emerging chironomids. This is a Big Y Signature Pattern. It has been in development for several yea...
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Floss Diver - Tungsten (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. Floss Diver is a caddis pupa imitation. Fish anywhere there is a stro...
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French Dip - RIO (Barbless)
$2.99Original priceOriginal price $2.99 - Original price $2.99Original price$2.99 - $2.99Current price $2.99| /A tungsten jigged pheasant tail with a hot spot is a well known and deadly Euro nymph pattern. RIO's French Dip is an excellent bug for Euro nymphi...
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Frenchie Chironomid - Tungsten - Umpqua (Barbless)
$3.75Original priceOriginal price $3.75 - Original price $3.75Original price$3.75 - $3.75Current price $3.75| /"Pheasant tail fibers are one of those natural materials that seem to have magic fish attractant built in. That’s why Pheasant Tail Nymphs and Fren...
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Frenchie Nymph-Tungsten
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /A great all purpose nymph. It simple profile and tungsten beadhead keep it rolling on the bottom and make it simply irresistible. While Pink is th...
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Fullback Napoleon - Tungsten - Montana Fly Co
$3.25Original priceOriginal price $3.25 - Original price $3.25Original price$3.25 - $3.25Current price $3.25| /This is a solid mayfly nymph. Czech / Euro style with a thin, epoxy body, sparse collar and oversized tungsten bead Tied on a standard downturn-...
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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