Fly Tying Beads, Cones & Eyes

Over the past few decades, fly tying beads, cones & eyes have become essential components in modern fly tying. Whether you're tying a nymph, streamer, or baitfish imitation, there’s a wide range of fly tying beads, coneheads, and eye styles to suit every type of fly. The options available today span an incredible spectrum of sizes, materials, finishes, and functions. At our shop, you’ll find an extensive selection of fly tying beads, cones & eyes in brass, tungsten, plastic, glass, foam, stainless steel, lead, and more to help bring your fly patterns to life.

Our fly tying bead heads come in both brass and tungsten and are available in finishes like gold, copper, nickel, black, black nickel, as well as painted colors like white, orange, red, chartreuse, pink, and blue. These fly tying beads, cones & eyes come in sizes as small as micro nymph beads to large 1/4-inch beads used for steelhead nymphs and streamers. Tungsten is ideal when you want your fly to sink faster, while brass offers a more moderate weight.

Bead chain eyes, though less popular today, are still a staple in patterns like bonefish flies and old-school steelhead flies. These fly tying eyes are available in silver, gold, black, stainless steel, and painted finishes like pink, orange, and chartreuse. If you’re tying saltwater patterns, these bead chain eyes are lightweight and add subtle flash without too much bulk.

Boobie Eyes are a unique component of the fly tying beads, cones & eyes category. These are rounded foam eyes, typically used on dragonfly nymphs and lake flies where you want the fly to suspend above weeds. Designed to work best on sinking lines, Boobie Eyes offer great action and buoyancy.

Brass Eyes are great when you need more weight than bead chain but want something lighter than lead. Common on steelhead and salmon flies, these fly tying beads, cones & eyes come in sleek finishes like black nickel, silver, and gold and are popular in shank-style Intruder flies.

Coneheads are a staple for adding weight and a clean look to streamer patterns. We carry cone heads in finishes like gold, silver, black nickel, and even painted versions in chartreuse, pink, red, and orange. Whether you’re tying trout streamers or tube flies, our selection of fly tying beads, cones & eyes includes standard cone heads, X-Eyed cones for incorporating eyes, and cones made specifically for tube flies.

Doll Eyes add dimension and a touch of rattle to your flies. Often used in deer hair bass bugs or saltwater flies, these 3D dome-style fly tying eyes have a moving pupil and offer realistic movement and sound. Secure them with a flexible adhesive like ZAP GOO or coat them in UV resin or epoxy for extra durability.

Double Pupil Lead Eyes are a vibrant option among the fly tying beads, cones & eyes collection. With painted fluorescent finishes in orange, chartreuse, and pink, they’re perfect for bonefish patterns like the Christmas Island Special or flashy steelhead flies. These heavier-than-brass eyes give you the ability to control depth and action precisely.

Lead Eyes remain a go-to for fly tiers across the board. Our inventory includes plain, nickel-plated, and painted versions in white, red, and yellow. Lead eyes add significant weight and are ideal for Clouser Minnows, streamers, and other deep-sinking flies.

Flat stick-on eyes are popular for baitfish patterns. These adhesive-backed eyes can be quickly added to synthetic or foam heads, then sealed with UV resin or epoxy. They’re simple to use and highly effective for getting that realistic eye profile.

Glass beads are a versatile material in the fly tying beads, cones & eyes category. They can be used at the head of a fly like a traditional bead or woven into the body for added flash and texture. Lighter than metal, glass beads still provide some weight while enhancing visual appeal.

Dome Eyes offer a 3D look that gives baitfish patterns a lifelike effect. These rounded adhesive eyes can be added directly to the head and finished with epoxy or resin for maximum durability. Their domed shape and vibrant color options make them a favorite for saltwater and predator fly patterns.

Slotted Tungsten Beads are specifically designed for jig-style nymphs and streamers tied on 60- or 90-degree jig hooks. The slotted design allows the bead to fit over the angled hook bend, giving you that modern Euro-nymph style where the fly rides hook-up in the water. They're a staple among today’s most effective nymph patterns.

There are countless other specialty products in our fly tying beads, cones & eyes collection. This includes mono eyes, plastic I-Balz, solid epoxy fly eyes, Fish Skull Baitfish Heads, Fish Masks, and more. These specialty components offer innovation and customization that help set your flies apart, whether you’re targeting trout, steelhead, bass, or saltwater species.