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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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    Arnot's Pocket Drone Pink Bead - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    Arnot’s Pocket Drone – Pink Bead (Barbless) Baetis & Mayfly Nymph with Hot Orange Butt Arnot’s Pocket Drone – Pink Bead (Barbless) is a...

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    Euro Surveyor - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A great attractor pattern that is also great as a general searching pattern. With an emerger look to it, it can also replicate an emergering insec...

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    Euro Zebra Midge Hot Butt - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge (Jigged, Barbless) When the bite gets technical, midges still get eaten. The Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge is a jig-style, ba...

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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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    Hare's Ear - Tungsten

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    All the infamous traits of the Beadhead Hare's Ear, but with a Tungsten Bead Head for faster sink rates. Still the #1 nymph in the world and with ...

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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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    Lexi's TH Holo - Z Midge - Fulling Mill

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It's estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed of mi...

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    Perdichingons - Tungsten - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    This 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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    Pheasant Tail - Tungsten

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    Take a beadhead Pheasant Tail and give it a heavier bead, and you have a faster sink rate, and slightly different action to foll even the wariest ...

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    Rainbow Warrior CDC Tungsten - Umpqua

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    "The original Rainbow Warrior has proven to be a consistently productive fly on tailwaters, freestone rivers, and stillwater. What could possibly b...

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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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    Split Case Emerger - Tungsten

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    This pattern is deadly when fish are keying on emergers. The emerging stage is when insects are the most vulnerable, and big fat fish slurp them u...

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    Tungsten Jig Baetis - Solitude

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    An attention grabbing baetis/bwo nymph. A slim ribbed body gives it a nice segmented look. Oversized bead and ice dub draw attention, and red fl...

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    Tungsten Jig TNT - Solitude

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    The Tungsten Jig TNT is dynomite. Tied in 3 great color combination it sure to foot the bill in most scenarios where mayflies are present. The B...

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    Zebra Midge - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed o...

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    Zebra Midge Curved - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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    Zebra Midge Curved Silver - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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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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