Tungsten Beads

[Gary Miller]

I am tying some beadhead patterns with Tungsten beads on size 14, 16, & 18 TMC 2488 hooks.

I find the 5/64" beads perfect for size 18 and the 3/32" beads great for size 16. The problem is, I can't find any 7/64" beads for my size 14 hooks. 1/8" beads just look too big for this hook and also obscure the gape more than I would like. I assume someone makes 7/64" Tungsten since the size is noted on the labels.

Anyone ever use this size?

- Gary

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[Barfly]

Gary, this company lists the 7/64 tungsten bead on their website.
[url=http://www.canadianllama.com/index.htm:bf38b]http://www.canadianllama.com/index.htm[/url:bf38b]

They also have some other interestinfg items.

Jim

[Gary Miller]

Thanks Jim. I'll check them out.

- Gary

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[Tim S]

I've used the 1/8" tungston beads they are a bit on the big side but they get the flies down really quick! I usually dont use them on hooks smaller then a size #8. Otherwise they begin to cover the hooks eye.

[RonMT]

Just a heads up- If you want to save the money on the cost of the Tungsten beads use regular beads and add a few wraps of lead behind the bead. It is a whole lot cheaper and works just as well. Ron

[Tim S]

The only problem with that is around here you cant use lead weights or split shot. At least where the trout are. So the next best thing is the tungston.