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Best Beadhead Nymphs for Trout

Best use: Getting flies down quickly in current
Water: Rivers, riffles, runs, and deeper pockets
Sizes: Typically 12–18

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Beadhead flies help get your fly down quickly, making them ideal for deeper water and faster currents where trout are feeding below the surface.

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  • Tungsten G6 Caddis - Solitude

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    A slick little caddis nymph that sinks quick. Great searching fly during hot, sunny days. Works all year long!

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  • Tungsten Jig Baetis - Solitude

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    An attention grabbing baetis/bwo nymph. A slim ribbed body gives it a nice segmented look. Oversized bead and ice dub draw attention, and red fl...

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  • Tungsten Jig Bugger - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    It's a bugger, it's a jig, it has tungsten. What more can you ask for! Great for all species that are attracted by buggers. Black and Olive make...

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  • Tungsten Jig Creamsicle - Solitude

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    Bright, buggy, and built to get down fast, the Tungsten Jig Creamsicle from Solitude is a high-confidence attractor nymph for trout that ar...

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  • Tungsten Jig Naughty Bunny - Solitude

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    What happens when you take a Hare's Ear to the strip club? You get the Naughty Bunny. A fly inspired by the classic Hare's Ear, this pattern take...

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  • Tungsten Jig Nightmare Perdigon - Solitude

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    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SOLITUDE FLY PATTERN HAS ARRIVED WITH BOTH BARBLESS AND WITH BARBED HOOKS The nightmare color combination is a deadly one So...

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  • Tungsten Jig Perdigon - Solitude

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    Built for getting down fast and staying in the strike zone, the Solitude Tungsten Jig Perdigon is a no-nonsense nymph designed for modern E...

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  • Tungsten Jig PMD - Solitude

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    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SOLITUDE FLY PATTERN HAS ARRIVED WITH BOTH BARBLESS AND WITH BARBED HOOKS A kick butt mayfly nymph pattern. Designed similar...

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  • Tungsten Jig TNT - Solitude

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    The Tungsten Jig TNT is dynomite. Tied in 3 great color combination it sure to foot the bill in most scenarios where mayflies are present. The B...

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  • Tungsten Salvation Nymph - Solitude

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    Sweet tungsten pattern that is a big produce. In the right colors to catch a fishes eye, but not to over the top to turn them off. Great pattern...

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  • Tungsten Surveyor - Umpqua

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    The Surveyor was added to my arsenal shortly after I realized how deadly the Rainbow Warrior is. Basically, I started playing around with patterns ...

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  • Tungsten Tactical Worm

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    Tungsten bead helps this sink like a rock. Great for fast moving water or czech/euro setups. Imitating anything from an annelid to an earthworm. ...

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  • Tungstone--Tungsten

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    Great looking stone pattern with a lot going on. Flashback, yellow goose biots, hare's ear dubbing, and a tungsten bead. Fish this pattern during ...

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  • Twenty Incher Rubber Legs - Beadhead

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      The standard Twenty Incher is a renown pattern for catching both trout and steelhead. Its known as a great prospecting nymph pattern and a sto...

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  • Twenty Incher-Beadhead

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    Originating in Colorado this pattern imitates stonefly nymphs in larger sizes and mayfly nymphs in smaller sizes. Using peacock herl, this patt...

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  • Twisted Caddis - Umpqua

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      "The Twisted Caddis was my second addition to my Twisted Series of patterns. The main goal of this series is to create realistic, yet durable fl...

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  • Twisted Caddis Tungsten Jig - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    "The TJ Twisted Caddis has been an excellent addition to my Twisted Series of flies. The original Twisted Caddis is tied on a 200R with a brass bea...

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  • Twisted Worm -Tungsten - Umpqua

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      **Please note, all variations are tied on a size 16 hook "The Twisted Worm is a pattern that I created several years ago and stuffed into a bo...

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  • Two Bit Nymph--Beadhead

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    Formerly Two Bit Hoo**r Renamed to conform to modern search engines that dislike bad words or inappropriate terms. This tiny fly packs a ton o...

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  • Two Tone Firebead Sparkle Worm

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      Great imitation for annelids, earthworms, aquatic worms. Plus a great attractor in murky waters.  Fish like worms! If you have never seen ...

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  • Two Tone Squirminator Barbless - Fulling Mill (Barbless)

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    If you're not fishing a Squirminator, you should be Squirmy material is irresistible Double down with a duo-tone Squirminator. Double the color, ...

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  • TZM - RIO

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    RIO's best fish-catching midge pupae/larvae patterns ever designed, and something that should be in everyone's box.

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  • Ugly Duckling-Beadhead

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    Is it a stone? Mayfly? Attractor? Yes! The Ugly Duckling is an excellent general attractor pattern that can be effective in many rivers throughou...

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  • Warrior Perdigon - Umpqua (Barbless)

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    "The Tungsten Rainbow Warrior has been a consistent producer both as a dropper below a dry and on nymph rigs. Add the density and durability of a p...

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  • Warrior-Beadhead

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    It is said that you are supposed to match the hatch.  Some days though there is no hatch, or no matter how close you get the fish still won't h...

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  • WD-40 Flash-Beadhead

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    The WD-40 is responsible for catching millions of fish throughout the US and beyond. This small midge pattern has been found to be quite effectiv...

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  • WD-40-Beadhead

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    Covers many food sources quite well. Beadhead helps it get down fast without the aid of a split shot on you light tippet. Use wherever extra att...

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  • Weevil-Beadhead

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    A great imitation especially for the Czech/Euro nympher. Bead allows this fly to sink quickly, while a slim body profile help it slice through th...

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  • White's Beadhead Caddie Shack - Montana Fly Co

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    One of the more effective caddis patterns we have seen Curved hook, beadhead, deadly. Great general attractor in-between caddis cycles too!

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  • Winter Caddis Larva - Beadhead

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    Originally designed to be a winter nymph, this pattern can be used in a slew of situations. Fish it as an attractor any time of the year, the ...

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  • Wire Cutter-Beadhead

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    A flashy, heavy caddis emerger and attractor pattern. Fish will hit this hard during caddis hatches. Wire body, white poly wing, make for a combin...

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  • Woolly Bugger - Tungsten

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    Use this pattern everywhere fish live!  Works great for all game fish including Steelhead, Salmon, Trophy Trout, Bass, you name it. Tied with that...

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  • Woolly Bugger-Beadhead

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    The Woolly Bugger with a beadhead is one of the most effective and versatile flies ever created, built to get down quickly and trigger aggressive e...

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  • Woolly Worm-Beadhead

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    This all-time classic Attractor has caught all types of game fish in all types of water. Originally designed to imitate a caterpillar, also been u...

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  • Workhorse - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Keeps on catching fish.  Great for Euro Nymphing. Yellow quill body, reflects light, in deep riffles Gets down and stays down Finished with a slot...

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  • Woven Copper-Beadhead

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    Contrasting Colors make it extra attractive Heavy construction due to the wire body Great all around nymph, works particularly well during caddis ...

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  • Woven Stone Jig - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A tungsten jig version of the popular woven stone. The woven yarn gives this fly a unique look that drives fish wild. Works well as an anchor fly ...

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  • Woven Stone-Beadhead

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    Stonefly nymphs live in clean moving water, and are an important feeding source for both trout and steelhead. Use this pattern in faster moving w...

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  • Z-Wing Caddis-Beadhead

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    Fishing the emerging caddis is one of the most productive ways to catch trout. The Z lon shuck traps bubbles, and gives this pattern a life like ...

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  • Zebra Midge - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is composed o...

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  • Zebra Midge Curved - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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  • Zebra Midge Curved Silver - Tungsten

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    Representing the most common of trout food sources, the midges. AKA Chironomids. It has been estimated that up to 22% of a trout's diet is compose...

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  • Zebra Midge Curved-Beadhead

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How to Fish Beadhead Nymphs

Beadhead nymphs are designed to sink quickly and reach feeding trout in deeper water. They are one of the most effective ways to consistently catch fish in a wide range of conditions.

  • Use beadheads to get down in faster currents and deeper runs
  • Fish under an indicator or as part of a nymph rig
  • Adjust weight and depth until you are consistently ticking bottom

When to Use Beadhead Flies

Beadhead nymphs are effective year-round and are often the best option when trout are feeding subsurface.

  • Ideal when no surface activity is present
  • Effective in cold water and during non-hatch periods
  • Great for covering water and finding fish

Fly Selection Tips for Beadheads

Choosing the right beadhead pattern depends on water depth, current speed, and available food sources.

  • Use smaller patterns (sizes 14–18) in clear or pressured water
  • Larger patterns work well in faster or deeper conditions
  • Match common food sources like mayfly nymphs and caddis larvae

Beadhead Fly Quality & Construction

  • Beads: Brass or tungsten for effective sink rates
  • Hooks: Chemically sharpened for consistent hook sets
  • Materials: Durable, fishable materials built for repeated use
  • Tested: Proven effective in rivers and tailwaters

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