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PopularMUUNN Tungsten Slotted Beads, 50-Pack, 1.5-6.4mm, 12 Colors
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Tungsten slotted beads for adding weight to nymphs and wet flies without bulk.
These are slotted tungsten beads in a copper finish, 2.5mm across, sold as a pack of 50 for tying flies. The slot lets a bead seat on a hook shank, and tungsten adds weight so nymphs and wooly buggers sink faster than with lighter metals. A good pick for fly tiers who want to stock up on one bead size for weighted patterns.
Best for
- Tying weighted nymphs for trout streams
- Jigging patterns that need to sink quickly
- Fly tyers seeking an assortment of sizes and colors
Skip if
- You prefer traditional brass beads
- You tie dry flies that need no weight
Strengths
- Tungsten is significantly heavier than brass, sinks faster per size
- Slotted design mounts directly on hook for quick tie-ups
- 13 size range covers nymph patterns from small to large
Trade-offs
- Slotted design may not fit all hook eye diameters
- Wide color variety requires choosing during the tying process
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly tying bead |
|---|---|
| Count | 50 beads |
| Material | Tungsten |
| Sizes | 13 sizes 1.5-6.4 mm |
| Colors | 12 colors available |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| MUUNN Tungsten Slotted Beads, 50 Pack, Black Nickel, 2.5mm | Color:Black Nickel | Suits:— |
| MUUNN Tungsten Slotted Beads, 50-Pack, 1.5-6.4mm, 12 Colors | Color:Copper | Suits:— |
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