DEVAUX Tungsten SLOT Bead gold

Tungsten slot beads for effective weighting:

Made from high-density tungsten, they allow nymphs to quickly reach the desired depth, ensure a controlled drift and offer a stable presentation, even in strong currents. Their slotted design facilitates mounting on the hook and guarantees reliable positioning, appreciated in modern patterns.

Tungsten stands out for several essential qualities in nymph fishing. Its high density allows significant weighting without increasing the bead volume, promoting discreet and realistic imitations. The sink rate achieved allows deep zones to be worked effectively, while the compactness of the weight improves control and reading of the drift. This combination makes it a reference material for technical and demanding fishing.

The integrated slot provides great ease of use. It simplifies threading onto jig hooks, straight or curved, ensures precise centring and limits the risk of the pattern rotating. This stability is particularly valuable for nymphs tied hook-point-up, where balance plays a key role in effectiveness.

Tungsten slot beads are perfectly suited for:

• Heavy nymphs intended for drift fishing
• Perdigon-type patterns
• Compact imitations of mayflies or caddisflies
• Technical nymphs used in fast or deep water.

Thanks to their rapid water-penetration capability and excellent balance, they allow precise contact with the bottom to be maintained while preserving a natural swim.

- Box of 25

Characteristics of DEVAUX Slot Tungsten Beads:

• Size 2.0 mm - Weight: 0.06 g - Hooks: H16-18-20
• Size 2.5 mm - Weight: 0.13 g - Hooks: H14-16-18
• Size 3.0 mm - Weight: 0.21 g - Hooks: H12-14-16
• Size 3.5 mm - Weight: 0.33 g - Hooks: H12-14-16
• Size 4.0 mm - Weight: 0.49 g - Hooks: H10-12-14
• Size 4.6 mm - Weight: 0.75 g - Hooks: H8-10-12

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, a fly line or for the tying of flies in the choice of components, do not hesitate to contact us through our website, by phone or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Fly Fishing store.