{"product_id":"kens-tungsten-bead-flash-nymph","title":"Ken’s Tungsten Bead Flash Nymph – Mayfly \u0026 Caddis Nymph","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen’s Tungsten Bead Flash Nymph – Bead Head Trout Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA productive guide fly designed by Capt. Ken Tutalo. Don't let its understated appearance fool you—this is one of those patterns that consistently earns its place in a guide's fly box. Designed to imitate mayfly and caddis nymphs during the important transition toward the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen’s Tungsten Bead Flash Nymph is a versatile pattern developed through years of fishing and guiding. It may not look like much in a product photograph, but this fly really fishes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern is designed to represent aquatic insects during the transitional stage when nymphs are leaving the bottom and moving toward the surface to emerge. This is an important feeding opportunity for trout, and fish often key in on these vulnerable insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fly is equally effective as a mayfly or caddisfly imitation. Its subtle flash adds just enough attraction without overpowering the natural appearance. The tungsten bead helps it get down into the feeding zone and makes it a useful choice for a variety of nymphing situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've included wet photographs of the Light, Dark, and Olive versions to show how these patterns look underwater. This gives you a better idea of their actual appearance when fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Colors and Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight (Sulfur):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A good choice when trout are feeding on lighter mayfly nymphs and emerging insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark (Caddis):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A darker option for caddis activity and a variety of natural nymph presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A versatile color for imitating numerous aquatic insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in sizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#16 and #18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish Ken’s Tungsten Bead Flash Nymph?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide-designed pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed by Capt. Ken Tutalo through practical fishing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTungsten bead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps the fly reach feeding trout quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle flash:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds attraction while maintaining a natural underwater appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile imitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Effective for both mayfly and caddisfly activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmergence-stage presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to imitate insects moving from the bottom toward the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish this pattern as part of a nymph rig through feeding lanes, seams, and current transitions. It works well as a point fly or as part of a multi-fly setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust your depth and drift to keep the fly moving naturally through the water column. Pay particular attention when trout are feeding below the surface but are no longer focused exclusively on insects near the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen trout are feeding on emerging insects, fishing only standard bottom-hugging nymphs can mean missing some of the action. I designed this fly to imitate that transitional stage when aquatic insects are moving upward. Try fishing it slightly higher in the water column when you see trout feeding just beneath the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ken’s Tungsten Bead Flash Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned By:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capt. 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