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Arnot's Pocket Drone Pink Bead - Tungsten - Fulling Mill (Barbless)
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Euro Zebra Midge Hot Butt - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.19Original price $1.32Original price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price $1.32$1.19 - $1.19Current price $1.19| /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)
$1.31Original price $1.45Original price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price $1.45$1.31 - $1.31Current price $1.31| /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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Juju Baetis Tungsten - Umpqua
$3.38Original price $3.75Original price $3.75 - Original price $3.75Original price $3.75$3.38 - $3.38Current price $3.38| /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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Rainbow Warrior CDC Tungsten - Umpqua
$3.86Original price $4.29Original price $4.29 - Original price $4.29Original price $4.29$3.86 - $3.86Current price $3.86| /"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
$2.66Original price $2.95Original price $2.95 - Original price $2.95Original price $2.95$2.66 - $2.66Current price $2.66| /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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Tiny Tailwater Tungsten - RIO
$2.42Original price $2.69Original price $2.69 - Original price $2.69Original price $2.69$2.42 - $2.42Current price $2.42| /This pattern is a killer mayfly nymph or midge larva. Ultra thin body with a wire rib paired with a beadhead and subtle flash. Just pick the colo...
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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