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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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  • Tungsten Salvation Nymph - Solitude

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    Sweet tungsten pattern that is a big produce. In the right colors to catch a fishes eye, but not to over the top to turn them off. Great pattern...

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    Tungsten Surveyor - Umpqua

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    The Surveyor was added to my arsenal shortly after I realized how deadly the Rainbow Warrior is. Basically, I started playing around with patterns ...

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    Tungsten Tactical Worm

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    Tungsten bead helps this sink like a rock. Great for fast moving water or czech/euro setups. Imitating anything from an annelid to an earthworm. ...

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    Tungstone--Tungsten

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    Great looking stone pattern with a lot going on. Flashback, yellow goose biots, hare's ear dubbing, and a tungsten bead. Fish this pattern during ...

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    Twisted Caddis Tungsten Jig - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    "The TJ Twisted Caddis has been an excellent addition to my Twisted Series of flies. The original Twisted Caddis is tied on a 200R with a brass bea...

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    Twisted Worm -Tungsten - Umpqua

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      **Please note, all variations are tied on a size 16 hook "The Twisted Worm is a pattern that I created several years ago and stuffed into a bo...

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    Two Tone Squirminator Barbless - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    If you're not fishing a Squirminator, you should be Squirmy material is irresistible Double down with a duo-tone Squirminator. Double the color, ...

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    TZM - RIO

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    RIO's best fish-catching midge pupae/larvae patterns ever designed, and something that should be in everyone's box.

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    Umpqua Euro Essential Assortment / 22 Flies

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    Euro Essential Fly AssortmentLooking to dive deep into Euro/Tactical fly-fishing? Get started with Umpqua’s Essential Euro Fly Assortment. It featu...

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    Walt Worm - Tungsten

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    Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community.  Now with slotted tungsten bead Extremely popular nymph in the PA ar...

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    Warrior Perdigon - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    "The Tungsten Rainbow Warrior has been a consistent producer both as a dropper below a dry and on nymph rigs. Add the density and durability of a p...

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    Woolly Bugger - Tungsten

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    Use this pattern everywhere fish live!  Works great for all game fish including Steelhead, Salmon, Trophy Trout, Bass, you name it. Tied with that...

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    Workhorse - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Keeps on catching fish.  Great for Euro Nymphing. Yellow quill body, reflects light, in deep riffles Gets down and stays down Finished with a slot...

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    Woven Stone Jig - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A tungsten jig version of the popular woven stone. The woven yarn gives this fly a unique look that drives fish wild. Works well as an anchor fly ...

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    Zebra Midge - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed o...

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    Zebra Midge Curved - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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    Zebra Midge Curved Silver - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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    Zirdle Bug - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A hot take on the popular Zirdle bug.   This one has can represent small sculpins or leeches, or other tasty treats Jig, tungsten, rubber legs, ra...

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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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