Hends Jig Off Tungsten - Billes de lestage

The beads Hends Jig Off Tungsten are designed to make the fly work like a jig nymph, with the hook point facing upward. Hends markets them for wire-wrapped nymphs and recommends tying them onto both standard hooks and jig hooks.

The available sizes are 2.4, 2.8, and 3.2 mm. The diameter determines both the volume of the head and the weight; the nickel, silver, gold, or rose gold finish then adds the desired color to the head of the rig. The package contains 10 beads.

Hends claims these beads are 10 to 15 percent heavier than standard tungsten beads. The size of the bead should be chosen based on the hook and the nymph’s profile, rather than solely on the finish.