Tungsten Flies
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Jigged Flexi Stone -Rainy's
$3.60Original price $4.00Original price $4.00 - Original price $4.00Original price $4.00$3.60 - $3.60Current price $3.60Balanced jig, pats body, knotted legs. This pattern has a ton going on. Perfect pattern to replicate a stone moving across the bottom of a river.
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Mason's Euro Trash Worm-- Rainy's (Barbless)
$3.60Original price $4.00Original price $4.00 - Original price $4.00Original price $4.00$3.60 - $3.60Current price $3.60Tungsten 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
$4.18Original priceOriginal price $4.18 - Original price $4.18Original price$4.18 - $4.18Current price $4.18Tungsten "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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Mihulka's CDC Backswimmer - Tungsten - Rainy's (Barbless)
$4.13Original price $4.59Original price $4.59 - Original price $4.59Original price $4.59$4.13 - $4.13Current price $4.13CDC 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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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