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Stonefly 1018 Dry Flies Review
Our verdict
The Stonefly 1018 Dry Flies pack costs $7.99 for 12 Mustard hook flies in black, working out to about $0.67 each, and holds a 4.2-star average across 182 reviews, the second-highest review count in this group. Despite that solid review base, Amazon lists 0+ bought in the past month, versus 100+ on both Adams-branded packs.
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Anglers who want a dozen black, high carbon steel trout dry flies on a Mustard hook, backed by a substantial 182-review history at 4.2 stars, and who are not relying on a recent bought-last-month figure to judge current demand.
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Skip it if a strong recent sales signal matters to your decision, since Amazon lists 0+ bought in the past month here, the same as the Mouse 1015 and well below the 100+ shown for the Adams 1010 and Adams Assortment.
- Material High Carbon Steel
- Weight 0.02 Pounds
- Target Species Trout
- Technique Mustard Hook
- Size Assortment
- Color Black
- Priced 16% below the category median ($9.49 across 12 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5
overall
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 182 owner ratings
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Popularity2.9/5
182 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 a black-bodied dry fly built on a Mustard hook, cut from high carbon steel and sold a dozen at a time for standard trout water. The Stonefly 1018 Dry Flies pack fits that description, 12 pieces at $7.99, priced identically to the rest of the dry flies in this Adams-family comparison.
At $7.99 for 12 flies, the per-fly cost works out to roughly $0.67, matching the Adams 1010 and beating the four-piece Mouse 1015 at about $2.00 per fly. Its 4.2-star rating trails the Adams Assortment's 4.4 stars and the Adams 1010's 4.3 stars, but its 182 reviews outnumber both the Adams 1010's 142 and the Mouse 1015's 111, second only to the Adams Assortment's 292.
Demand paints a different picture, though. Amazon lists 0+ bought in the past month, the same figure shown for the Mouse 1015 and a clear step down from the 100+ bought last month on both Adams-branded packs. Taken as a whole, the Stonefly 1018 has the specs and review history of a mid-pack performer but currently shows the weaker recent demand signal of the group.
Pros
- 182 reviews is the second-highest review count in this dry-fly comparison, behind only the Adams Assortment's 292.
- 12 pieces per pack works out to about $0.67 per fly, matching the Adams 1010 for best per-fly value in the group.
- High carbon steel construction on a Mustard hook gives a durable, straightforward trout dry-fly build.
- 4.2-star average across a substantial review base suggests consistent feedback over time.
- Black colorway and assortment sizing offer a distinct look from the gold Adams 1010.
Cons
- Amazon lists 0+ bought in the past month, the weakest current demand signal alongside the Mouse 1015, versus 100+ for both Adams packs.
- Rating trails both Adams options, 4.2 stars here against 4.3 on the Adams 1010 and 4.4 on the Adams Assortment.
- Weight is listed at 0.02 pounds with no lighter or heavier size options mentioned.
- Single target species, trout, and a single color, black, with no listed variety beyond that.
Specifications
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Target Species | Trout |
| Technique | Mustard Hook |
| Size | Assortment |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 12 |
Performance notes
The Mustard hook and high carbon steel build suggest a fly meant to hold its shape and hook point through repeated casts, a straightforward, durable construction rather than a delicate presentation piece. At 0.02 pounds for the 12-piece assortment, it sits in the same light-fly weight class as the Adams 1010, appropriate for standard dry-fly work on the surface rather than sinking patterns. Sold in black, the pack offers a single, contrasting colorway compared to the gold Adams 1010, which can matter on water where trout key in on darker silhouettes. On rating and review count, the 4.2 stars across 182 reviews put it in the middle of this four-product comparison, ahead of the Mouse 1015 on review volume but behind both Adams-branded packs on the star average itself.
What buyers say
A 4.2-star average across 182 reviews is a fairly deep sample, second only to the Adams Assortment's 292 in this group, which makes the rating reasonably stable. What complicates the picture is the 0+ bought in the past month figure, identical to the Mouse 1015 and a sharp contrast to the 100+ shown for both Adams-branded packs. A strong review history paired with a weak recent-purchase signal suggests a product that sold well over time but is not currently moving at the same pace as its Adams-branded competitors, at least based on the most recent monthly figure Amazon provides.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Stonefly 1018 compare on review count to the other dry flies?
It has 182 reviews, the second-most in this group behind the Adams Assortment's 292, and ahead of the Adams 1010's 142 and the Mouse 1015's 111. Its 4.2-star average sits between the Mouse 1015's 4.1 and the Adams 1010's 4.3.
What is the Stonefly 1018 made of and how many pieces do you get?
It is built from high carbon steel on a Mustard hook, weighing 0.02 pounds for the 12-piece pack, sold in black. Twelve pieces for $7.99 works out to about $0.67 per fly, the same per-fly rate as the Adams 1010.
Is demand currently strong for the Stonefly 1018?
Not by the most recent figure. Amazon lists 0+ bought in the past month, the same as the Mouse 1015 and well below the 100+ shown for the Adams 1010 and Adams Assortment, even though its 182-review history shows it has sold steadily over time.