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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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  • Pat's Rubber Leg - Tungsten

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    A lead wrapped body and a tungsten bead assure these Pat's will sink like no others.

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    Peeping Caddis - RIO (Barbless)

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    Cased caddis are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle much like a perfect loaf of fresh baked French bread. As these caddis move about in ...

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    Peeping Caddis October - RIO (Barbless)

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    Cased caddis are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle much like a perfect loaf of fresh baked French bread. As these caddis move about in ...

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    Perdichingons - Tungsten - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    This fly came about as a necessity for creating a pattern that maintains profile, attractive properties in all water conditions and mayfly hatch si...

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    Perdigon Biot Jig - Tungsten (Barlbess)

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    Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Extremely popular nymph in trout streams everywhere. Mimics loads of ...

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    Perdigon Flash Nymph-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Please note that Perdigon hooks are 2x wide and are often mistake for a size or two larger than they are. A fly pattern brought to us via customer...

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    Perdigon Nymph - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Perdigon Nymph is designed for one thing—getting down fast and staying in the strike zone. Originally developed by Spanish competition anglers,...

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    Perdiworm - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    A fantastic worm pattern for fishing high dirty water or slightly off-colored. A durable finish makes this a bomb-proof point fly to bounce off th...

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    Pheasant Tail - Tungsten

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    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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    Pheasant Tail Jig - Tungsten

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    A classic fly fishing pattern now tied on a jig. Pheasant Tails have long been used during mayfly and baetis hatches. Often used as a searching p...

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    Picky Eater Perdigon - Tugnsten - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    Proudly designed by a Big Y Customer and Hood River local. "This fly features a simple body design that helps it sink quickly and a natural CDC col...

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    Pink Hot Spot Jig - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    Nice general nymph pattern, tied on a jig hook. Great for when you need to get your fly deep quickly. Also a great fly for those looking for an ...

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    Pink Jug - Tungsten

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    Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Pink Jug is a generic mayfly pattern on a jig hook.  Jig hook allows ...

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    Pink Squirrel Tungsten Jig - Solitude

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    The most famous pattern for the Driftless area is now available with a Tungsten Jig configuration. Those Iowa anglers are onto something, is a gre...

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    Pinkuvee - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Excellent trout pattern that makes lines tight. If the frenchie has been productive give this one a try as well. Brown body, dual wire ribbing, me...

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    Pinky-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Great looking olive/yellow predigon styled pattern. Great for pmd/sulphur hatches. Resin covered body and tungsten bead get this one down fast. Gr...

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    Point Drake Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    When screening riffles to see what nymphs are present, we've noticed how Green Drakes tend to look like "baetis in a snow suit", like the kid from ...

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    Poison Tung - Umpqua

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    Designed by Charlie Craven: "The Poison Tung Midge was conceived one winter after reading about the power the color blue has over unsuspecting trou...

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    Polish Nymph - Tungsten

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    Originally designed to catch Grayling and Trout in European countries. Extremely popular with czech/euro fishermen. Like other "polish" patterns, ...

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    Polish Pheasant Tail - Tungsten

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    Another Pheasant Tail imitation, do we really need to say more? Tied with a tungsten bead, so it will get down and dirty fast. A bit of red gives ...

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    Polish Poundcake - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Excellent and durable attractor pattern. Great for czech/euro setups. Epoxy covered olive body with an orange tungsten bead adds subtle attraction...

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    Prince Nymph - 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. Iridescent peac...

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    Prince Nymph Jig - Tungsten

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    A classic fly fishing pattern now tied on a jig. Prince nymphs have been a go to pattern for caddis, stones, and mayflies for years. Often used a...

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    Princess Nymph - Tungsten - Solitude

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    A steelhead nymph that produces! Swings well too!  Works well as stonefly ore general attractor for trout too.

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    Pupa Scoopa Tungsten - RIO

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    Caddis are prevalent in most rivers so having a good pupa/larva pattern in your fly box is key. RIO's Pupa Scoopa is a workhorse. 5 key colors to m...

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    Puparazzi - RIO (Barbless)

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    Caddis larva are one of the most prevalent insects in rivers, and are particularly loved by trout. In the real world caddis pupa have dark wing pad...

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    Purple Ale - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    An excellent attractor pattern, especially when you need a somewhat realistic bug. Ice Dub is used for the collar and body, which is very eye cat...

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    Pyramid Beach Leech - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    “The first time I witnessed the effectiveness of the "Balanced Leech" was in the spring of 2013, while fishing with my good friend Bill Shehan on P...

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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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