v small nymph hooks?

[matt_b]

Hi folks,

I'd be grateful if people could recommend small nymph hooks (size 18-22), and somewhere to get them. Also small beads (ideally tungsten 2mm or even less).

Much obliged.

[buzzerfan]

Try Chris at Lathkill, he should be able to supply what you are after. Here's one example if you want a curved body, (down to size 20) they are basically repackaged Tiemco's but cheaper (in price not quality).

LPH 200 - Lathkill Fly Fishing

also...

http://www.lathkill.com/shop/index.php?categoryID=477

If these don't fit the bill he has plenty of others and it's always worth giving him a call to discuss your requirements, I always find him very helpful.

http://www.lathkill.com/shop/index.php?categoryID=391

If Chris does not have the small beads try Phil Holding at The Fly Tying Boutique, below is a tungsten example..,

http://www.flytyingboutique.com/stor...532&category=2

He also does some really nice non tungsten anodised 2mm beads (Realfly color beads)...

http://www.flytyingboutique.com/stor...=35&category=2

Hope this helps...

Andrew

[johnclayton]

Originally Posted by matt_b

Hi folks,

I'd be grateful if people could recommend small nymph hooks (size 18-22), and somewhere to get them. Also small beads (ideally tungsten 2mm or even less).

Much obliged.

Pat Stevens at FlyTek tel: 01772 684003 has tungsten beads down to 1.5mm and sells various hook ranges including Varivas who do small nymph hooks.

JohnClaton

[horses50]

I think the number for the tiemco is 3761 hope so just ordered some but they are coming from america.

[danielp]

For tungsten beads I always order from Joel at Tungsten beads . co . UK, the range and quality he offers is excellent and they are very reaosnably priced. Hooks for nymphs of that size I use tiemco 103bls as they are pretty sturdy and have a nice profile with a big enough eye to get the tippet through. Lots of places stock them but I think i got my last batch from the flytying boutique

Dan

[nick s]

I'm with Dan on using Joel from Tunsgtenbeads.co.uk - excellent prices and service.

I've experimented with lots of nymph hooks and now use the Tiemco 2487 for nearly all my nymphs. Extremely strong and goes right down to s24. I have even started using them for dry flies (mainly klinks)!

A similar model is the 2499 but this is more expensive.

[guest21]

For hooks, have a look at Tiemco 2488 ... a straight eye so minimal closure of the gape using beads on small hooks.

For beads contact Toby at Funky Fly Tying ...

Tungsten Beads,Beads, Dumbbells and Eyes :: Funky Fly Tying

Really good quality tungsten beads down to 1.5mm.

[matt_b]

Excellent - thanks very much. Exactly what was needed.