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XFISHMAN · Fly Tying Materials
XFISHMAN Tungsten Fly Tying Beads, 60-Pack, Assorted
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Size: 3/32 inch (2.4mm)
- 3/32 inch (2.4mm)
- 7/64 inch (2.8mm)
- 1/8 inch (3.3mm)
- 5/32 inch (3.8mm)
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
Quick take
Bulk tungsten beads for fly tying nymphs and bead-head flies, heavier than brass and faster-sinking.
A 60-piece assortment of round tungsten beads in 3/32 inch (2.4mm), mixed colors, made for tying beadhead nymphs. Tungsten is denser than brass, so flies tied with these beads sink quickly toward the fish. The holes are countersunk, which lets each bead slide around the hook bend. A handy starter pack for fly tiers filling a nymph box.
Best for
- Deep-water nymph presentations that require rapid sinking
- Fly tyers who prefer tungsten's weight-to-diameter ratio
- Building a fly box of weighted patterns in multiple sizes and colors
Skip if
- You prefer lightweight foam flies or unweighted presentations
- You tie primarily dry flies or streamers
Strengths
- Tungsten is 150% heavier than lead, enabling compact fly designs
- Countersunk holes allow easy sliding along hook bends without jamming
- 6-color assortment covers most hatch imitation needs
Trade-offs
- Bulk 60-pack may include sizes you rarely use in your fly box
- Heavier flies are harder to cast on delicate ultralight fly rods
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly tying bead |
|---|---|
| Count | 60 |
| Sizes | 2mm to 3.8mm |
| Material | 98% tungsten |
| Colors | 6 assorted |
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