XFISHMAN Slotted Tungsten Fly Tying Beads
- Size: 0.2 inches
- Material Type: Brass, Lead, Tungsten
- Color: ["Gold", "Sliver", "Fluo Orange", "Black nickle", "Metallic Green", "classic 6 colors"]
- Number Of Pieces: 60
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 60-piece slotted bead assortment at 5/32 inch, useful for tiers who want a range of sink weights in one size rather than a size range.
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ASIN: B08KQBLVMVCategory: Fly Tying Materials
Overview
An assortment of 60 slotted fly tying beads from XFISHMAN, sized 5/32 inch and made across brass, lead and tungsten materials for nymph patterns.
Slotted beads seat forward on a hook shank ahead of the eye, letting a tier weight a nymph pattern without the bead sliding back into the fibers. Mixing brass, lead and tungsten in one assortment gives a tier different sink rates at the same 5/32 inch size rather than different sizes.
- 60 piece assortment
- Brass, lead and tungsten materials
- 5/32 inch slotted beads
- Built for nymph fly patterns
Who it's for
Fly tiers who tie weighted nymph patterns and want a mixed material bead assortment at one bead size. Tiers who need multiple bead diameters in one purchase will need a different product, since this listing is a single size.
Pros and cons
- Mixed materials give a range of sink rates
- Slotted design seats forward on the hook shank
- 60 beads per pack
- Single bead size, no diameter variety
Performance notes
The slotted design lets each bead seat directly against the hook eye where it sits forward and stays put during casting and fish strikes, while the tungsten beads in the mix sink faster than the brass ones for tiers who want to vary a pattern's drop rate without changing size.
Specifications
| Brand | XFISHMAN |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 0.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.11 poundshigher than 68% of 38 fly tying materials |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Brass, Lead, Tungsten |
| Color | ["Gold", "Sliver", "Fluo Orange", "Black nickle", "Metallic Green", "classic 6 colors"] |
| Included components | |
| Number Of Pieces | 60 |
| Unit Count | 60 |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 60 |
| Recommended Use | Nymphing in rivers and lakes |
| Shape | Round |
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Frequently asked questions
What size are the beads?
5/32 inch, the single size included in this 60-piece assortment.
What materials are included?
Brass, lead and tungsten beads are all part of the mix.
Are these slotted or standard beads?
Slotted, so they seat forward against the hook eye rather than sliding down the shank.