Tungsten Flies
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Czech Princess Tungsten Jig - Solitude
$2.43Original price $2.70Original price $2.70 - Original price $2.70Original price $2.70$2.43 - $2.43Current price $2.43Great jig attractor pattern, prefect for czech/euro setups.
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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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Pat's Rubber Leg - Tungsten
$1.19Original price $1.32Original price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price $1.32$1.19 - $1.19Current price $1.19A lead wrapped body and a tungsten bead assure these Pat's will sink like no others.
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Perdichingons - Tungsten - Umpqua (Barbless)
$2.61Original price $2.90Original price $2.90 - Original price $2.90Original price $2.90$2.61 - $2.61Current price $2.61This fly came about as a necessity for creating a pattern that maintains profile, attractive properties in all water conditions and mayfly hatch si...
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Sheep Creek Special - Tungsten - Montana Fly Co
$2.69Original price $2.99Original price $2.99 - Original price $3.25Original price $2.99$2.69 - $2.93Current price $2.69The wicked effective tungsten jig version of a classic This pattern crushes everywhere, lakes, streams, rivers A great all around attractor
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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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TJ Hooker (Tungsten) - Montana Fly Co
$2.93Original price $3.25Original price $3.25 - Original price $3.25Original price $3.25$2.93 - $2.93Current price $2.93The single most requested pattern that we didn't have Tungsten jig gets down now and doesn't hang on the rocks Imitates a stonefly or October cadd...
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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