Hareline CDC28 Fly Tying Materials Review
Our verdict
Hareline's CDC28 is a $7.95 pack of Blue Wing Olive cul de canard feathers holding a 4.0-star average across 359 reviews, the most reviewed item in this lineup of Hareline fly-tying materials. It is a solid, well-established choice for BWO patterns, though its 4.0-star rating trails the 4.5 and 4.6 scores of cheaper and pricier siblings in the same brand.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Fly tyers who specifically tie Blue Wing Olive dry fly patterns and need cul de canard material, and who want a widely reviewed product at a low $7.95 price point for a niche, technique-specific tying material.
Skip if
Skip it if you do not tie BWO patterns specifically, since the color is fixed to Blue Wing Olive, or if rating matters more than review count, since the Fishing Fibers pack scores 4.6 stars against this item's 4.0.
- Material Fly Tying Material
- Weight 0.1 Ounces
- Target Species Mackerel
- Technique Cul De Canard
- Size 1 Count (Pack of 1)
- Color Blue Wing Olive
- Priced 20% below the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 359 owner ratings
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Popularity3.6/5
359 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Picture sitting down to tie a batch of Blue Wing Olive dries before a spring hatch and realizing the fly box is out of cul de canard feathers. Hareline's CDC28 fills that specific gap. It is a $7.95 pack of CDC material sized for the Blue Wing Olive color, sold as a single count pack weighing 0.1 ounces.
The listed specs point to a narrow, purpose-built product: material is labeled simply as fly tying material, the technique is cul de canard, and the color is fixed at Blue Wing Olive, meaning this pack is meant for tyers working that specific pattern rather than a general-purpose feather assortment. At 0.1 ounces and $7.95, it is priced for a small, technique-specific quantity rather than bulk material.
Within Hareline's own lineup, the CDC28's 359 reviews sit behind the NB377's 550 but ahead of the Elk Hair's 110 and the Fishing Fibers' 133. Its 4.0-star rating, however, is the lowest of the four, trailing the Elk Hair's 4.5, the Fishing Fibers' 4.6, and the NB377's 4.2. For BWO-specific tying, the CDC28 remains a reasonable buy at $7.95, but tyers comparing purely on rating will find the other three Hareline products score higher.
Pros
- 359 reviews, the second-highest review count among Hareline's fly-tying materials in this comparison
- Priced at $7.95, cheaper than the NB377 ($18.06) and Fishing Fibers ($9.85)
- Purpose-built for Blue Wing Olive patterns with the color and technique specified upfront
- Cul de canard technique specified, so tyers know exactly what material type they are getting
- Sold in a small 0.1-ounce, single-count pack sized for occasional tying rather than large purchases
Cons
- 4.0-star rating is the lowest of the four Hareline products compared here
- Fixed to a single color, Blue Wing Olive, with no other shade options listed
- Bought-last-month figure of 0+ gives no clear signal of current demand
- Small 0.1-ounce quantity means frequent tyers may need to reorder often
Specifications
| Material | Fly Tying Material |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 Ounces |
| Target Species | Mackerel |
| Technique | Cul De Canard |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Color | Blue Wing Olive |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Hareline Fly Tying Cul De Canard - Bwo |
Performance notes
A 0.1-ounce pack of cul de canard feathers is a small quantity by design. CDC is used sparingly in fly tying, a few fibers per fly for BWO dry patterns, so a small pack can tie a meaningful number of flies despite the low weight figure. The Blue Wing Olive color match means the feathers are pre-dyed to the shade tyers need for that specific hatch pattern, saving a separate dyeing step. Listed as a single count pack, the product is scoped for someone restocking a specific color rather than building a full CDC assortment from scratch. At $7.95, the price sits below the NB377's $18.06 and close to the Fishing Fibers' $9.85, positioning it as a mid-range option within Hareline's own fly-tying material catalog rather than either the cheapest or priciest choice.
What buyers say
A 4.0-star average across 359 reviews puts the CDC28 in an odd spot: it has more reviews than two of the three Hareline alternatives shown here, yet the lowest rating of the group. The Elk Hair at $3.95 pulls a 4.5-star average from 110 reviews, and the Fishing Fibers at $9.85 pulls 4.6 stars from 133, both smaller samples but stronger scores. The NB377, with 550 reviews and a 50+ bought-last-month figure, shows both a large review base and documented recent demand, a pattern the CDC28's 0+ figure does not match. Read together, the CDC28 looks like a well-established, high-volume item with a slightly more mixed satisfaction pattern than its Hareline siblings, rather than a standout or a laggard.
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Frequently asked questions
What color is the Hareline CDC28 cul de canard feather pack?
This pack is fixed to Blue Wing Olive, matching the classic BWO dry fly pattern. It weighs 0.1 ounces and is sold as a single count pack for $7.95, so it is meant for tyers who specifically need that shade rather than a general assortment of CDC colors.
How does the CDC28's rating compare to other Hareline tying materials?
The CDC28 holds 4.0 stars across 359 reviews, the lowest rating among the four Hareline products compared here. The Elk Hair scores 4.5 from 110 reviews, the Fishing Fibers score 4.6 from 133, and the NB377 scores 4.2 from 550, all outrating the CDC28 despite varying review counts.
Is the Hareline CDC28 a good value at $7.95?
At $7.95, the CDC28 sits between the Elk Hair's $3.95 and the Fishing Fibers' $9.85, a mid-range price within Hareline's own lineup. Its 359 reviews show it is a widely bought material, though buyers focused purely on satisfaction scores may prefer the higher-rated Elk Hair or Fishing Fibers instead.