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Blue Wing Olive Slotted Tungsten Beads, 3.2 mm, 100-Pack
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Metallic olive tungsten beads for weighting nymph patterns and sink-tip flies.
These slotted tungsten beads come in a pack of 100 in a metallic olive finish, 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) in diameter. The slot makes them a fit for tying jigs and nymphs where a weighted head sits on a bent hook. Tungsten adds weight to get a pattern down into the water column, which suits fly tiers building their own nymph box.
Best for
- Tying tungsten-weighted nymphs for trout streams
- Creating competitive fly-fishing patterns
- Fly tiers who tie in bulk
Skip if
- You prefer tungsten bead material in other colors or sizes
- You tie only dry flies and topwater patterns
Strengths
- Tungsten material is denser than brass, adding weight without bulk
- 97% pure tungsten resists corrosion and holds its finish
- Smooth finish allows beads to slide easily on the hook shank
Trade-offs
- Metallic olive color limits use to nymphs matching specific hatches
- Slotted beads can be difficult to thread on the hook shank
- 100-pack is more than most casual fly tiers will use in one season
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly-tying bead |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) |
| Count | 100 |
| Material | 97% tungsten |
| Color | Metallic olive |
| Slot type | Slotted |
| Composition | 100% new material, not recycled |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Wing Olive Slotted Tungsten Beads, Metallic Light Pink, 2.4 mm, 100-Pack | Color:Metallic Light Pink | Suits:— |
| Blue Wing Olive Slotted Tungsten Beads, 3.2 mm, 100-Pack | Color:Metallic Olive | Suits:— |
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