You can think of Hanak’s Competition Diamond+ Slotted Tungsten Beads sort of like a disco ball...well, a really heavy one that sinks your flies quickly while reflecting a ton of light in order to attract fish. Hanak’s Competition Diamond+ Slotted Tungsten Beads are an awesome way to add immediate weight to your jig style patterns, and with their diamond construction, these beads work to reflect any glimmer of light that comes their way. These beads are also made in a few different sizes and colors to allow you to work them into a variety of different patterns. Whether you’re enhancing the look of a Jigged Wolly Bugger or putting a spin on a nymph of your own, these Diamond+ Beads are an awesome addition to your flies.

Uses

The Competition Diamond+ Slotted Tungsten Beads are made from tungsten, so they quickly add weight to your flies, while their faceted construction will reflect light to give a sense of attraction that regular beads don’t offer. These beads are also slotted, so they’re made to work with jig hooks, and you can use them to tie anything from eggs and nymphs to streamers and attractor patterns like the Mop Fly.

Comparisons
With the Faceted Slotted Tungsten Beads, Hareline gives a great alternative to Hanak’s Competition Diamond+ Slotted Tungsten Beads. Hareline’s Faceted Tungsten Beads are made from a heavy tungsten and feature the same slotted design to accommodate jig hooks as well as the faceted exterior that reflects light. Hareline makes their Faceted Beads in a range of colors and sizes that are similar to the Competition Diamond+ Slotted Tungsten Beads, making both of these beads equally great options for getting deep and adding a bit of glimmer to your patterns.