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Fly Tying Lead & Tungsten

Fly tying lead & tungsten opens up a world of precision and performance for serious tiers. Whether you want faster sink rates, slimmer profiles, or added weight without bulk, these fly tying materials deliver.
At troutcatchers you’ll find top-quality

tungsten fly tying materials

and

lead fly tying

supplies including adhesive lead foil, lead wire, tungsten beads, slotted beads, and tungsten coneheads. These help you control fly weight, improve hook presentation, and craft flies ideal for nymphs, streamers, and wet fly rigs in fast water or deep pools. Shop confident in durability, tight tolerances, and excellent finishes.

Why buy these from troutcatchers:
  • Precise sizing & weight control for accurate fly performance
  • Superior materials: tungsten’s density & lead’s malleability
  • Wide selection: wires, foils, beads & cones
  • Trusted stock & UK-based supply with expert backing
Adhesive Lead Foil
Veniard Adhesive Lead Foil is a self-adhesive 110 × 50mm sheet, approximately 0.15–0.2mm thick. Cut to shape for slim, discreetly weighted nymphs and streamers.
£ 3.17
Flat Lead Strip
Veniard Flat Lead Strip supplies approximately 60cm of 0.15mm-thick strip on a small card, in Extra Fine 1mm or Standard 2mm widths. Flat overlapping turns create tapered, weighted nymph underbodies without the ridges of round lead wire.
£ 2.57
Lead Wire - 50Grm Bulk Spool
Veniard Lead Wire - 50Grm Bulk Spool. 0.60mm on a 50g bulk spool, for controlled nymph weighting and smooth, tapered underbodies.
£ 6.87
Lead Wire - Standard Spool
Veniard Lead Wire - Standard Spool. 0.60mm on an approximately 10g standard spool, for controlled nymph weighting and smooth, tapered underbodies.
£ 2.37
Tungsten Sheet
Veniard Tungsten Sheet adds compact underbody weight to sinking nymphs and streamers. One natural dark-grey sheet measures approximately 85 x 130mm and 0.5mm thick; cut narrow strips or larger shapes to suit the dressing.
£ 9.57
Turrall Lead Wire
Turrall Lead Wire adds controlled weight beneath slim trout nymphs, helping them reach the feeding depth while retaining a neat, balanced body.
£ 2.17
Tungsten Beads (Slotted) - Xtra Small - 2.8mm
Veniard Slotted Tungsten Beads – Extra Small 2.8mm contain ten high-density beads per pack in Gold, Silver or Black. The slot suits compatible jig hooks, concentrating weight at the head so compact Euro-nymphs can reach the feeding zone while remaining slim.
£ 5.67
Tungsten Beads (Slotted) - Small - 3.3mm
Veniard Slotted Tungsten Beads – Small 3.3mm contain ten high-density beads per pack in Gold, Silver or Black. Designed for compatible jig hooks, they give everyday river nymphs concentrated head weight and a controlled sink rate without a bulky body.
£ 6.47
Tungsten Beads (Slotted) - Medium - 4.0mm
Veniard Slotted Tungsten Beads – Medium 4.0mm contain ten high-density beads per packet in Gold, Silver or Black. The confirmed 4.0mm slotted head suits compatible jig hooks and provides concentrated weight for deeper or faster river nymphing.
£ 7.27
Tungsten Beads (Slotted) - Large - 4.6mm
Veniard Slotted Tungsten Beads – Large 4.6mm contain ten high-density beads per pack in Gold, Silver or Black. Their slotted shape suits compatible jig hooks, giving substantial river nymphs concentrated weight for stronger flows and deeper presentations.
£ 10.67
Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Extra Small
Veniard Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Extra Small give Scandinavian tube flies a neat weighted nose. Extra Small 3.5 × 4mm; ten tungsten cones per pack, designed for compatible tubing.
£ 3.87
Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Small
Veniard Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Small add dense, compact front weight and a neat finishing point to Scandinavian-style salmon and sea-trout tube flies.
£ 4.57
Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Medium
Veniard Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Medium give Scandinavian tube flies a neat weighted nose. Medium 5 × 5mm; ten tungsten cones per pack, designed for compatible tubing.
£ 5.67
Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Large
Veniard Scandinavian Tungsten Cone Heads Large give Scandinavian tube flies a neat weighted nose. Large 5 × 6mm; ten tungsten cones per pack, designed for compatible tubing.
£ 6.67
Tungsten Beads (Countersunk) - Extra Small 2.8mm
Veniard Tungsten Beads (Countersunk) - Extra Small 2.8mm add dense, compact weight to beadhead nymphs. Countersunk profile, 25 per pack and a choice of metallic or bright finishes.
£ 6.17
Tungsten Beads (Countersunk) - Small 3.2mm
Veniard Tungsten Beads (Countersunk) - Small 3.2mm add dense, compact weight to beadhead nymphs. Countersunk profile, 25 per pack and a choice of metallic or bright finishes.
£ 7.17
Tungsten Beads (Countersunk) - Medium 4.0mm
Veniard Tungsten Beads (Countersunk) - Medium 4.0mm add dense, compact weight to beadhead nymphs. Countersunk profile, 25 per pack and a choice of metallic or bright finishes.
£ 7.67
Tungsten Beads - Coloured
Turrall countersunk coloured tungsten beads in fluorescent green, orange and pink. Micro 1.5mm, Small 2.4mm and Medium 3.3mm.
£ 2.97