Tungsten’s extra density over brass lets a slotted bead sink a jig hook fast without split shot, sliding onto the shank so the fly rides point-up.
Specifications
- Pack Quantity: 20 beads per pack
- Design: Slotted (round hole one side, slot the other), for sliding around the hook bend or seating on jig-hook shanks
- Material: Tungsten, heavier than brass or countersunk beads of the same size
Best for: nymphs and jig patterns tied on jig hooks, and any pattern where hook-eye size or an offset jig eye would foul a standard countersunk bead.
For a lighter, countersunk alternative on standard hooks, see Countersunk Tungsten Beads.
The slotted design grips the hook shank tightly once seated, so the bead stays put through casting and retrieves, and it slides around tight hook bends or an offset jig-hook eye that a standard bead can’t clear. Size the bead to sit snugly just behind the hook eye; a heavier bead at the head increases sink rate and lets a tyer tune depth and drift speed to match water conditions and target species.
FAQ
Q: Does bead size change how a nymph presents in the water?
Match the bead to the hook and pattern instead of sizing up for extra weight — the right size keeps a nymph sitting and moving through the water column the way the natural prey would.
Q: Is tungsten worth it for strike detection?
Tungsten’s density transmits more of what’s happening at the fly back up the line, which can mean feeling bites and strikes a lighter bead wouldn’t telegraph as clearly.
