Tungsten beads are a must for anyone who fishes nymphs or sinking patterns. Tungsten is much more dense than lead or brass , which helps tungsten beaded flies get down to the feeding zone quickly, with minimal fish spooking splash.
Competition series are design around the use of thinner wire barbless hooks, which are preferred by the competition angler These beads have high quality tungsten and a thin slot maximizing their sinking ability
These may not fit on some hooks.
Pack of 25 beads