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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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  • Blowtorch - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Blowtorch is one that has been requested by customers and with good reason.  It contains a natural features of a nymph, with enough attraction...

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    Burning Man - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Developed for fishing stillwater in the winter. Works great in the summer too. Fish it under an indicator, as a Euro nymph or with a slow retrieve...

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    Euro Scud - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    This scud pattern features a tungsten bead and a jig hook Gets down quick, and doesn't snag the bottom A great option for those fishing Czech/Euro...

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    Frenchie Nymph-Tungsten

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    A great all purpose nymph. It simple profile and tungsten beadhead keep it rolling on the bottom and make it simply irresistible. While Pink is th...

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    Jigged Frenchie - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Frenchie is a fairly new pattern but one that is a staple in many fly boxes. The Jigged Frenchie is just as effective but tied on a 45 degree ...

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    Juju Baetis Tungsten - Umpqua

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    One of the most infamous baetis patterns in history. This pattern has been one of the top producers of picky fish across North America. Baetis are ...

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    Mason's Euro Trash Worm-- Rainy's (Barbless)

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    Tungsten bead for extra weight The right amount of flash  So effective, it should be banned High water special

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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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    Perdiworm - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    A fantastic worm pattern for fishing high dirty water or slightly off-colored. A durable finish makes this a bomb-proof point fly to bounce off th...

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    Rainbow Warrior Tungsten - Umpqua

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    The Rainbow Warrior is one of the best selling patterns to arise in the past decade. The addition of the tungsten bead makes this thing double dead...

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    Squirminator Jig Hot Head - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    If you're not fishing a Squirminator, you should be The barbless tactical jig hook makes this thing even more deadly Squirmy material is irresisti...

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    Squirmy Wormy Euro - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Squirmy Worms are hugely popular. This pattern puts a modern twist on the top selling Squirmy Worm. Tied on a barbless hook, and with a hot tungst...

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    Tactical San Juan Jig - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Tungsten bead helps this sink like a rock. Jig hook to prevent snagging the bottom Shiny metallic bead draws extra attention. Great for fast movin...

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    Tailwater Sowbug Tungsten - Umpqua

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    Sowbugs are an important food source in many fisheries, especially tailwaters, below big dams. Trout can become ultra-picky when it comes to their ...

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    Trench Ant - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    This fly works great anywhere ants are present.  Fact-  Ants live everywhere on earth besides  Antarctica  and fish LOVE eating them.    I really ...

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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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    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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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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