Tungsten Cyclops Bead
Heavy Metal Wooly Buggers, Euro Nymphs, or chunky Stoneflies, it doesn't matter what heavy nymph you're tying as Ascent Fly Fishing's Tungsten Cyclops Bead Eyes are ready for them all. Ascent's solid tungsten beads are 1 1/2 times heavier than lead adn 2 times heavier than brass, are made in a wide range of sizes and colors, letting you dial in the weight and appearance of your flies with ease. These beads are counter-drilled to make it easy for you to get them on your hook and they come in packs of twenty-four so you can stock your whole box with just a few packs. Whether you're chasing trout in the Rocky Mountains or fine-tuning your panfish box, these beads do it all.
Uses
Anytime you're using beads in your fly, you're likely looking to add weight, a bit of flash, or a combination of the two, and Ascent Fly Fishing's Cyclops beads do just that.
Comparisons
Beads are a common material in fly tying and there are tons on the market, however, if you're looking for a very close alternative to Ascent Fly Fishing's Tungsten Cyclops Beads, then Spirit River Beads and Hareline beads are just that. These beads also come in a range of sizes and colors, and like Ascent's Cyclops Beads, they're countersunk for ease of use.
Count
25 per pack
Sizes
2 mm - for Hook Sizes 18 - 22
2.5 mm - for Hook Size 14 - 18
2.8 mm - for Hook Sizes 14 - 16
3.3 mm - for Hook Sizes 10 - 14
4 mm - for Hook Sizes 8 - 12
4.6 mm - for Hook Sizes 2 - 8
California Prop 65 Warning
⚠️ WARNING: This product can possibly expose you to chemicals, including lead, or one of 900 other possible chemicals, that are known to the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.