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Aventik · Fly Tying Materials
Aventik Think Fast Think Deep Tungsten Beads, 50-Piece
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Color: silver
Size: 3/36'' (4.50 mm)
- 3/36'' (4.50 mm)
- 1/18'' (3.50 mm)
- 3/32'' (2.50 mm) not in silver
Quick take
A diverse 50-bead assortment with slotted openings for tying fast-sinking nymphs and jig-hook patterns.
This Aventik pack holds 50 slotted tungsten beads in silver, sized 4.5 mm (3/36 in) for jig-style fly hooks. The slot lets the bead go onto a hook that has a bent or jig-style eye, and the tapered hole lets it slide back along the bend. Tying them on adds weight up front so a nymph sinks quickly, which suits trout and panfish patterns.
Best for
- Building tungsten-bead nymph patterns that sink quickly
- Tying color variations of the same pattern across multiple beads
- Fishing fast water where heavy nymphs reach the bottom
Skip if
- You tie mostly dry flies and topwater
- You need beads for round jig heads
Strengths
- Slotted design fits wide range of hook types including jig hooks
- Five sizes cover hook sizes 6-18 for most nymph patterns
- Tapered drilled holes let beads slide smoothly around hook bend
Trade-offs
- Mix of sizes and colors means surplus of some you won't use
- Fluorescent colors fade quickly in sunlight storage
- Small beads are easy to lose during tying
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | tungsten bead |
|---|---|
| Count | 50 beads |
| Sizes | Five sizes from 2.5 mm to 4.5 mm |
| Material | Tungsten |
| Finish | Industry standard |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Aventik Think Fast Think Deep Tungsten Beads, 50-Piece | Color:silver | Suits:— |
| Aventik Think Fast Think Deep Tungsten Beads, 50-Piece, Silver, 3.50 mm | Color:silver | Suits:— |
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