Tungsten Beads — Bulk Pricing for Commercial Fly Tiers and Fly Shops

Tungsten beads have become an essential part of modern fly tying, especially for anglers who fish smaller flies and need to get them down into the strike zone quickly. Tungsten gets the job done! With a wide variety of sizes and colors available, it offers both functionality and versatility at the tying bench.

At Wishes & Fishes Fly Shop, I've always believed that tungsten beads should be treated as a commodity—an essential fly-tying material offered at a price that makes sense. My goal is simple: Provide quality tungsten beads at affordable prices, especially for commercial fly tiers who use thousands of beads every year.

We currently supply several commercial fly tiers and fly shops across the country, and we're always interested in developing new relationships with customers who need a dependable source of tungsten beads.

What Do We Consider BULK?

When I talk about bulk orders, I'm talking about several thousand beads at a time, ordered in lots of 1,000 beads of the same size and color.

For example, if you need 5,000 or 10,000 tungsten beads, we can generally supply them in the sizes and colors you need, with each individual lot consisting of 1,000 identical beads.

I'm not talking about combining a dozen different sizes and colors to make up a bulk order of 1,000, 2,000, or 3,000 beads. For smaller quantities and mixed selections, we already offer convenient 25-count and 100-count packages, available right here on our website or by ordering over the phone.

Our bulk program is designed specifically for commercial tiers, fly shops, and serious fly-tying operations that regularly use thousands of beads.

How Does Bulk Pricing Work?

Here's where things get interesting!

Your price depends on several factors:

  • Quantity: How many beads you purchase at one time.
  • Frequency: How often you order from us.
  • Payment terms: Whether you pay in advance or after the beads arrive.
  • Availability: Whether we already have the beads in stock or need to order them specifically for you.

Want the Best Possible Price?

Pay in advance and allow us to order your beads directly for you.

That's generally how you'll receive our lowest pricing. By paying up front and allowing time for your order to arrive, you help us reduce inventory costs, and we're happy to pass those savings along to you.

If you need beads immediately from our existing inventory, the price will typically be a little higher. Maintaining inventory costs money, and we have to account for that.

We also value our regular customers. If I know a commercial tier consistently needs a particular size and color, I'll do my best to anticipate those needs and reserve inventory for that customer.

Reliability matters. When you're tying flies commercially, running out of an essential material can slow down your entire operation. We understand that, and we want to be the supplier you can count on.

Let's Talk Tungsten!

Tungsten prices have been coming down, and we're committed to passing those savings along to our customers whenever possible.

Whether you need a few hundred beads or several thousand, we'd appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

If you're a commercial fly tier or fly shop looking for a dependable supplier, give me a call. Let's discuss your needs, your ordering schedule, and how we can get you the best possible pricing.

Wishes & Fishes Fly Shop
Bull Shoals, Arkansas

Phone: 870-445-3848 or 870-404-8906
Email: jim@flyfisharkansas.com

Quality beads. Competitive prices. Dependable supply. That's what we're here for!

9th Oct 2026 Jim Traylor

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