Premium 3mm Tungsten Beads for Fly Tying – High Quality, Superior Performance
Crafted from 97% pure tungsten, our 3mm premium slotted beads are the most popular size for fly tyers. These high-quality beads are designed to fit hooks from size 12 to size 16, depending on the brand and shape of the hook, making them incredibly versatile for a wide range of nymph and jig-style patterns. Perfect for Euro nymphs and other weighted flies, the slotted design ensures a precise fit on jig hooks, providing better control and performance in fast currents. Available in packs of 25, these beads offer the perfect balance of durability, weight, and performance for serious fly tyers.
Key Features:
- Most commonly used size (3mm), fits hooks from size 12 to size 16
- Versatile slim slot design for a variety of hook sizes
- Long-lasting anodized and painted colors for durability and resistance to wear
- Ideal for jig hooks, ensuring superior presentation and performance
- Each pack contains 25 high-quality tungsten beads, made with 97% pure tungsten
Matching the slotted bead with the jig hook Demmon ST 320 BL as reference:
| Bead Diameter in mm | ST 320 #6 | ST 320 #8 | ST 320 #10 | ST 320 #12 | ST 320 #14 | ST 320 #16 | ST 320 Size #18 | ST 320 Size #20 | |
| 2mm | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2.5mm | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2.8mm | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 3mm | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 3.3mm | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | At limit | No | |
| 3.5mm | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 4mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | At limit | No | No | |
| 4.6mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | At limit | No | No | No | No | |
| 5.5mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Tungsten Weight Cart:
| Bead Diameter in mm | Weight /bead in grams | |
| 2mm | 0.06 | |
| 2.5mm | 0.12 | |
| 2.8mm | 0.16 | |
| 3mm | 0.20 | |
| 3.3mm | 0.30 | |
| 3.5mm | 0.32 | |
| 4mm | 0.48 | |
| 4.6mm | 0.73 | |
| 5.5mm | 1.25 |
