Tungsten Flies
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Kaufmann Stone - Tungsten
$1.34Original price $1.49Original price $1.49 - Original price $1.49Original price $1.49$1.34 - $1.34Current price $1.34Especially 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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Kaufmann Stone Rubber Legs - Tungsten
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Rock Grinder Tungsten - RIO (Barbless)
$2.92Original price $3.24Original price $3.24 - Original price $3.24Original price $3.24$2.92 - $2.92Current price $2.92RIO'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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Stone Jig - Tungsten
$1.43Original price $1.59Original price $1.59 - Original price $1.59Original price $1.59$1.43 - $1.43Current price $1.43The Stone Jig is designed with euro nymphing in mind, however, it is a go to in all forms of nymphs. Jigged style flies are excellent for fishing ...
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Stone Prince - Tungsten
$1.25Original price $1.39Original price $1.39 - Original price $1.39Original price $1.39$1.25 - $1.25Current price $1.25A quick and dirty attractor fly that has worked wonders. A long time ago the boss took two of his favorite flies, (the prince nymph and pheasa...
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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