Tungsten Flies
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Get-it-Down Pat's - Tungsten (Barbless)
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Jiggy Legs - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.89Original price $2.10Original price $2.10 - Original price $2.10Original price $2.10$1.89 - $1.89Current price $1.89The Czech/Euro Pat's Rubber Legs (or Jimmy Legs) is here. Jiggy Legs was designed on the Deschutes where swift currents and rocky bottoms can lose...
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Jiggy Legs Short - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.25Original price $1.39Original price $1.39 - Original price $1.39Original price $1.39$1.25 - $1.25Current price $1.25The Czech/Euro Pat's Rubber Legs (or Jimmy Legs) is here. On a shorter shank hook than our Jiggy Legs for when a small fly is needed. This fly is...
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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