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EUPHENG · Fly Tying Materials
EUPHENG Tungsten Beads for Fly Tying, 25-Piece, Multiple Sizes/Colors
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.5 x 4 x 0.4 inches
Quick take
Tungsten beads that sink quickly and add weight to nymph and weighted fly patterns in different sizes and colors.
These slotted tungsten beads come as a 25-piece pack in 4.0 mm nickel, a size that suits hooks from size 8 to 12. The tapered hole lets the bead slide around the hook bend, and the tungsten weight helps a nymph sink to the fish. A fly tyer building weighted nymphs would reach for them as a head.
Best for
- Weighted nymph patterns
- Deep water trout fishing
- Matching natural insect colors
Skip if
- You tie mostly unweighted flies
- You prefer non-metal beads
Strengths
- Tungsten is twice as dense as lead, sinking faster
- Tapered holes let beads seat smoothly on hook
- Five sizes accommodate hooks from size 6 to 18
Trade-offs
- Tungsten is harder to work than softer lead shot
- Small beads can roll away during tying
- Limited color assortment in each pack
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | tungsten fly-tying bead |
|---|---|
| Material | 99 percent tungsten |
| Count | 25 |
| Sizes | 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm |
| Colors | 12 including matte black, gold, silver, copper, chartreuse |
| Feature | Tapered drilled hole |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| EUPHENG Tungsten Beads for Fly Tying, 4.5mm, Color Assortment C, 25 Pcs | Color:Color Assortment C (25PCS PER COLOR) | Suits:— |
| EUPHENG Tungsten Beads for Fly Tying, 25-Piece, Multiple Sizes/Colors | Color:nickel | Suits:— |
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