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Maxcatch Tungsten Fly Tying Beads, 100-Pack, Assorted Colors
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100 tungsten fly-tying beads in 10 colors with counter-sunk holes for tying fast-sinking nymphs and streamers.
A 100-count pack of tungsten beads for tying nymphs, streamers and other weighted flies. The beads are round with a countersunk hole for threading onto the hook, and this 2.4mm (3/32 inch) assortment pairs with smaller hook sizes. Tungsten is denser than brass, so flies sink faster in deep water or moving current. It suits fly tiers going after trout and panfish.
Best for
- Fly tyers making weighted nymphs
- Deep-water and fast-current trout fishing
Skip if
- You use only un-weighted dry flies
- You prefer brass beads for easier handling
Strengths
- Denser material sinks faster in deep water and fast currents
- 10-color assortment lets you match naturals
Trade-offs
- Tungsten is harder to manipulate while tying than brass
- Small beads are easy to lose during tying
- Counter-sunk holes require patience to thread correctly
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly-tying bead |
|---|---|
| Material | 97% tungsten |
| Count | 100 pieces |
| Colors | 10 assorted (gold, silver, copper, black nickel, rainbow, green, fluorescent yellow, orange, pink, green) |
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