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Tungsten beads weigh over 2x more than traditional brass beads.

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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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    March Brown Tungsten Bomb Jig - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    Our (Fulling Mill's) weighted jigs are fast proving themselves as some of the most popular flies we make. Designed to get down fast, they're grea...

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    Mason's Euro Trash Worm-- Rainy's (Barbless)

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    Tungsten bead for extra weight The right amount of flash  So effective, it should be banned High water special

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    Mason's Stable Maiden - Tungsten - Rainy's

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    Tungsten "balanced" damsel pattern.   This is as close to a "sure thing" as you can get for a nice lake pattern Sparsely tied and crazy effective.

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    Mayer's Mini Leech Jig Radiant - Tungsten - Umpqua

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    "My first jig hook design for Umpqua Feather Merchants, the Mayer's Jigged Mini Leech Radiant is my newest signature fly pattern. It's derived fro...

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    Metallic Dark Spike - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A new twist on a classic. The Metallic Dark Spike is tied on a 45 degree barbless jig hook, these hooks are super sharp, increase hook ups and dec...

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    Metallic Hare's Ear - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A new twist on a classic. The Metallic Hare's Ear is tied on a 45 degree barbless jig hook, these hooks are super sharp, increase hook ups and dec...

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    Metallic Pheasant Tail - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A new twist on a classic. The Metallic Hare's Ear is tied on a 45 degree barbless jig hook, these hooks are super sharp, increase hook ups and dec...

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    Midgie - Tungsten

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    Midges can make up as much as 22% of a trouts diet, and are highly over looked. This midgie pattern is a great twist on the classic zebra midge. T...

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    Mihulka's CDC Backswimmer - Tungsten - Rainy's (Barbless)

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    CDC plus a hot tungsten bead.  Juicy! It works in lakes, rivers, ponds and everywhere else. From panfish to trophy trout, this fly produces.

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    Mini Leech Jigged Damsel - Tungsten - Umpqua

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    "When I decided to design a Damsel imitation, I started with the Mini Leech Jig which was already an imitation that I was using as a dropper in bot...

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    Mini Mopsicle - Tungsten - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    This mini mop fly has the right shape and size to imitate a caddis. It works extremely well. Bigger versions of this fly can be a bit too big to re...

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    Morrish Anato-May Tungsten - RIO

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    In many ways, this fly was born out of my youth and learning to tie with Andre Puyans. Andy was the creator of the AP nymph, which was a great fly ...

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    Morrish Level Headed Damsel - RIO

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    I have always seen the damsel fly nymph as one of the harder insects to imitate. First, anglers must let go of the concept or illusion that they ca...

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    Morrish Pickpocket - RIO

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    With all due respect to John Barr and his brilliant creation of the Copper John (which may still be the best-selling nymph of all time) there were ...

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    Morrish Sparkle Donkey Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    Bling Bling every time you show up on the river with RIO's Morrish Sparkle Donkey TB. This nymph is regularly the center of attention in any trout ...

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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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