Current Angler 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 I've noticed a distinct difference between the sizes and densities of slotted tungsten beads from different companies labeled with the same size. For example, a 7/64" or 2.8 mm bead from one company might be noticeably smaller than that of another company. I've heard of people comparing the densities/sizes of beads from different companies using a gram scale. Has anyone done this? Or alternatively, does anyone have a favorite brand of slotted tungsten beads? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robow7 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 I saw this youtube video on the subject of tungsten beads recently and it might give you some food for thought. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocflyEmdHKk&ab_channel=EricLeslie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Current Angler said: I've noticed a distinct difference between the sizes and densities of slotted tungsten beads Interesting, but not surprising, especially when you consider the huge discrepancies in hook sizing that's prevalent and accepted, as well as line and rod weight designations. I don't use beads often, and when I do they are brass or glass. Probably the same with brass, though, I would imagine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Current Angler 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 21 hours ago, robow7 said: I saw this youtube video on the subject of tungsten beads recently and it might give you some food for thought. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocflyEmdHKk&ab_channel=EricLeslie This is exactly what I was looking for! So far the best I've found are Fulling Mill, so I'm a little surprised he put them so low on the list. Has anyone tried Driftstone beads? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcozzz 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 Since they are not manufactured here as well as most hooks there is a quite a wide range in sizes and weight.I did buy one of those scales,a cheap one,and got what i payed for.Useless on the small stuff.I noticed early on that some tung beads can be easily picked up by a magnet and some just barely.I like them for deeper water and brass glass and bead chain for shallower water.I fish mostly still water and i think the tung weighted flies sink too fast at times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites