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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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  • Balance Leech Tungsten - Solitude

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    Excellent lake pattern. Tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead attached with a post in front of the hook eye. This allows this pattern to sink ...

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    Egan's Thread Frenchie - Tungsten - Umpqua

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    Another jigged version of the infamous Egan's Frenchie. This one features a thread-wrapped body that reduces the overall size of the nymph body. It...

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    Euro Zebra Midge-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A hugely productive nymph pattern that should be in most anglers fly boxes. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter w...

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    Fullback Napoleon - Tungsten - Montana Fly Co

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    This is a solid mayfly nymph. Czech / Euro style with a thin, epoxy body, sparse collar and oversized tungsten bead Tied on a standard downturn-...

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    Gold Jigger - RIO (Barbless)

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    Designed as a micro sized woolly bugger for universal use, this fly is bright enough to attract fish, yet subtle enough not to spook them. Tied wit...

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    Hardbody Leech - Umpqua

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    Hardbody Leech Tungsten-Belly Leech Pattern for Trout, Stillwater & More The Hardbody Leech is Umpqua Signature Tyer Russell Miller’s modern ta...

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    Kaufmann Stone Rubber Legs - Tungsten

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    All the bells and whistles on one stonefly nymph. Especially for fast water, when your fly needs to get down fast and deep. For steelhead and torp...

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    Keslar's Mini Gulp Sculp - Fulling Mill

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    A super versatile bug that can be stripped, jigged and dead drifted for maxiumum efficiency. Fishing streamers in the same style as a Nymph can...

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    Nemec Stone Tungsten Beadhead - Fulling Mill

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    Stonefly nymphs live in clean moving water, and are an important feeding source for both trout and steelhead. Use this pattern in faster moving wa...

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Speculator - RIO

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    Before stoneflies hatch, the nymphs make their way towards dry land.  As they move around they get dislodged from the rocks and tumble and swim.  ...

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    The Ticket - Tungsten - Solitude

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    This is the hottest new Czech/Euro nymph from Solitude.  Great colors, tungsten bead, highly requested.  This pattern is "the ticket" to success o...

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    Tungsten Double Bead Pat's RubberLeg

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    Especially for fast water, when your fly needs to get down fast and deep. For steelhead and torpedo like trout everywhere. Be prepared with a stou...

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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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    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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