Tungsten-Fly-Tying-Beads-Heads-Assortment Fly Tying Materials Nymph for Fly Fishing Tungsten Beads Review
Our verdict
At $16.99 for a 60-piece assortment of 3/32 inch tungsten, brass, and lead beads, this pack backs its price with a 4.4-star average across 282 reviews and 50+ bought last month, matching the demand level of the pricier $18.06 NB377.
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Nymph tiers who want a mixed assortment of bead sizes and metals in one 60-piece pack instead of sourcing tungsten, brass, and lead beads separately for different fly weights.
Skip if
You only tie with one metal type or need a single bead size, since this assortment format spreads the 60 pieces across an assorted color and material mix rather than a uniform batch.
- Material Brass, Lead, Tungsten
- Weight 0.02 Kilograms
- Size 3/32 inch (2.4mm)
- Color Assorted
- Pieces 60
- Priced 70% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 282 owner ratings
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Popularity2.9/5
282 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This bead assortment mixes brass, lead, and tungsten in 60 pieces for $16.99, sized at 3/32 inch (2.4mm) and sold in assorted colors, aimed squarely at nymph tiers who need a range of weights and finishes rather than a single bead type. That variety is the core of the value proposition, one purchase covers multiple metal weights instead of three separate orders.
At a 4.4-star average across 282 reviews, it lands ahead of the CDC28's 4.0 stars and the NB377's 4.2 stars, and just short of the Elk Hair's 4.5-star mark, though the Elk Hair's rating rests on only 110 reviews compared to 282 here. That gives this bead assortment a stronger combination of a high rating and a mid-sized review base than either the CDC28 or NB377 manage individually.
Bought last month sits at 50+, matching the NB377 and well ahead of the CDC28 and Elk Hair, both at 0+. At $16.99, it is priced close to the $18.06 NB377 and the $18.49 Tigofly Super Hair hank, but the 60-piece assorted metal count gives it a different value case built around variety rather than volume of a single material.
Pros
- 60 pieces across brass, lead, and tungsten covers multiple bead weights in one purchase
- 4.4-star average across 282 reviews, ahead of the CDC28's 4.0 and the NB377's 4.2
- Bought 50+ times last month, matching the top-demand NB377 in this comparison
- 3/32 inch (2.4mm) sizing suits standard nymph patterns without needing a separate size order
- Assorted colors let a tier match beads to different fly recipes from the same pack
Cons
- Rating trails the 4.5-star Elk Hair, though that score is based on fewer reviews
- Mixed metal assortment means fewer pieces of any single bead type than a dedicated pack
- At $16.99, it costs more than double the $7.95 CDC28
- Fixed 3/32 inch size will not suit patterns calling for larger or smaller beads
Specifications
| Material | Brass, Lead, Tungsten |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Size | 3/32 inch (2.4mm) |
| Color | Assorted |
| Pieces | 60 |
Performance notes
Tungsten, brass, and lead beads sink at different rates for the same size, so a mixed 60-piece assortment lets a tier match bead weight to water depth and current speed without buying three separate packs. At 3/32 inch (2.4mm), the sizing fits standard nymph hook sizes rather than the largest or smallest fly patterns. The assorted color spread means a tier can also match bead finish to the fly's color scheme, useful for patterns where a bright or dark head changes how the fly reads to fish. Spreading 60 pieces across three metals and an assortment of colors means fewer beads of any one specific combination than a single-metal pack would provide, which matters if a tier needs a large batch of one exact bead for a specific pattern.
What buyers say
A 4.4-star average across 282 reviews puts this bead assortment ahead of the CDC28 and NB377 on rating while resting on a review base roughly two and a half times larger than the Elk Hair's 110. That combination, a strong rating held across a meaningful sample size, points to consistent buyer satisfaction rather than a score skewed by a handful of reviews. The 50+ bought-last-month figure matches the NB377, the only other product in this set with that level of recent demand, suggesting this assortment is an active, frequently repurchased item among nymph tiers rather than a slow mover.
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Frequently asked questions
What metals are included in this bead assortment?
The 60-piece pack mixes brass, lead, and tungsten beads at 3/32 inch, or 2.4mm, in assorted colors, giving nymph tiers a range of weights and finishes from a single $16.99 purchase instead of buying each metal type separately from different suppliers.
How does the 4.4-star rating compare to similar fly tying materials?
It beats the CDC28's 4.0 stars and the NB377's 4.2 stars across a 282-review base, and comes close to the Elk Hair's 4.5 stars, though that Elk Hair score is based on fewer reviews, only 110 in total for comparison.
Is this a popular recent purchase?
Yes. Bought last month is listed at 50+, matching the NB377 and well ahead of the CDC28 and Elk Hair, both at 0+ for the same period, suggesting steady recent demand among nymph tiers stocking up on beads for the season.