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

Tungsten Flies

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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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  • Rain Drop Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    When a raindrop hits the water, it quickly disappears. RIO's Raindrop does the same. This perdigon style fly is heavy and slender to get down into ...

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    Rainbow Assassin Tungsten Jig - Solitude

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    Great jig attractor pattern, prefect for czech/euro setups.

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    Rainbow Warrior - Tungsten

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    A heavier version of one of the most popular patterns An excellent tailwater or dropper pattern. This little attractor pattern has proven itself t...

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    Rainbow Warrior CDC Tungsten - Umpqua

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    "The original Rainbow Warrior has proven to be a consistently productive fly on tailwaters, freestone rivers, and stillwater. What could possibly b...

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    Rainbow Warrior Jig - Tungsten - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    "The Rainbow Warrior was my first commercially available fly pattern. Its origins are a little sketchy. I’d love to tell you a fancy design story, ...

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    Rainbow Warrior Tungsten - Umpqua

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    The Rainbow Warrior is one of the best selling patterns to arise in the past decade. The addition of the tungsten bead makes this thing double dead...

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    Red 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 catc...

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    Red Dart - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    An excellent attractor pattern, that is somewhat of a cross between a prince nymph and a frenchie. Ice Dub is used for the collar and peacock her...

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    Red Light Jig - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Developed at Big Y by Matt Duce.  Jiggy version of the poular Red Light Leech.  Fishes well Euro-style or retrieved streamer-style.  La...

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    Redhead Leech Balanced - RIO

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    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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    Rio Bandito - Tungsten - Umpqua

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    "Most modern crayfish patterns focus primarily on a single attribute: Realism. While indeed a valuable component, I find that many realistic flies ...

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    RIO Fruit Strip – Jigged Leech Streamer Fly

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    RIO Fruit Strip – Jigged Leech Streamer Fly The RIO Fruit Strip is a modern evolution of the classic leech pattern, designed to combine tail-driven...

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    RIO Trout Euro Nymph Assortment - 15 Flies

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    Whether you're new to Euro Nymphing or already addicted, this selection of proven patterns will elevate your game. Each fly in this kit has be...

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    RIO's Baby Daddy - Tungsten

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    RIO Baby Daddy – Crayfish Pattern Trout Fly The RIO Baby Daddy is a realistic crayfish (crawdad) imitation designed for trout that key in on bottom...

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    RIO's Knotty Hooker

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    RIO Knotty Hooker – Stonefly Nymph Jig Fly The RIO Knotty Hooker takes the proven knotted-leg design of RIO’s Sili-Leg Stone and pairs it with a ...

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    Rock Grinder Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)

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    RIO's Rock Grinder is designed to sink very fast and be a nice mix of buggy-ness and attraction. This euro nymph has a hot tag of floss and a CDC c...

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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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