Tungsten SLOT Bead DEVAUX chocolate

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 facilitates mounting on the hook and guarantees reliable positioning, appreciated in current tying styles.

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 enables deep zones to be worked effectively, while the compactness of the weight improves drift control and reading. This combination makes it a reference material for technical and demanding fishing.

The integrated slot makes them highly versatile. It makes them easy to thread onto jig hooks, straight or curved hooks, ensures precise centering, and reduces the risk of the fly rotating. This stability is especially valuable for inverted nymphs, where balance plays a key role in their effectiveness.

Slot tungsten beads are perfectly suited for:

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

Thanks to their fast water penetration capability and excellent balance, they allow precise contact with the bottom to be maintained while retaining a natural drift.

- Box of 25

DEVAUX Slot tungsten bead characteristics:

• 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 questions about choosing a rod or fly line, or about selecting components for tying flies, please contact us through our website, by phone, or in person at our Ardent Fly Fishing store.