"Larry L" wrote in message
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The price of tungsten beads always blows my mind ( I bought some today,
fresh reminder )

So, I have a couple questions for you guys that know your nymphing stuff

1) Is the tungsten worth it, does the extra weight really turn into more
fish hooked? for YOU


I would agree the tungsten will get you down faster. I personally prefer
adding split, although I'm not crazy about the hinging effect. I have it in
my head that this technique is better since the nymph acts more natural in a
lighter state??? Don't know if that's true or not.

On the same lines, do any of you ever slip a bead on the tippet and then tie
on your non-beadhead nymph...? Is this effective?

Thanks,
JT