DEVAUX SLOT Tungsten Bead silver

Slot tungsten 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 makes hook mounting easier and guarantees reliable positioning, appreciated in modern fly patterns.

Tungsten stands out for several essential qualities in nymph fishing. Its high density allows significant weighting without increasing the bead size, favouring discreet and realistic imitations. The sink rate achieved allows deep zones to be fished effectively, while the compact weighting improves control and drift reading. 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 bent, ensures precise centering and reduces the risk of pattern rotation. This stability is particularly valuable for nymphs tied upside down, where balance plays a key role in effectiveness.

Slot tungsten beads are perfectly suited for:

• Heavy nymphs for drift fishing
• Perdigon-style 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 swimming action.

- Box of 25

Specifications of the 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 tying 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 shop.