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CREATIVE ANGLER Chartreuse Rayon Chenille Fly Tying Materials - Fly Review
Our verdict
The Creative Angler chartreuse rayon chenille costs $7.40 and holds a 4.2 star rating across 497 reviews, a review count higher than two of the three comparison materials here. At a medium size and 0.02 kilograms, it is priced closer to the Hareline CDC28 than the pricier Hareline NB377.
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Fly tiers who want chartreuse chenille in a medium size for general fly patterns and want a material with a strong 4.2 star average backed by nearly 500 reviews.
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Skip this if you need a specific target species callout rather than the generic Fly listing here, or if you want the cheapest option, since the Hareline Natural Elk Hair runs just $3.95.
- Material Stainless Steel
- Weight 0.02 Kilograms
- Target Species Fly
- Size Medium
- Color Chartreuse
- Pieces 1
- Priced 26% below the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5
overall
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 497 owner ratings
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Popularity4.3/5
497 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
Chartreuse chenille is a staple for bright attractor patterns and egg flies, and this Creative Angler version comes in a medium size at 0.02 kilograms for $7.40. The color and size are listed plainly, without the pattern-specific technique notes some competing listings include. The listed material category is stainless steel, which likely refers to a wire core rather than the visible rayon chenille itself.
With 497 reviews and a 4.2 star average, it beats the Hareline CDC28 on both review count (359) and rating (4.0 stars), and edges out the Hareline NB377 on rating despite the NB377's higher review count of 550. Only the Hareline Natural Elk Hair scores higher on stars, at 4.5, though with far fewer reviews at 110.
The target species field simply reads Fly rather than naming a specific fish, so buyers looking for species-matched hackle should look elsewhere in this comparison. At $7.40, the price sits between the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's $3.95 and the Hareline CDC28's $7.95, making it a mid-priced pick for general chenille work rather than a specialty tying material.
Pros
- 4.2 star rating across 497 reviews ties the Hareline NB377 and beats the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars, with a review count well above the CDC28's 359.
- Priced at $7.40, cheaper than both the Hareline CDC28 ($7.95) and the Hareline NB377 ($18.06).
- Chartreuse is a bright, specific color call-out rather than an assorted mix.
- Medium size sits in the middle of common chenille sizing, useful for general patterns.
- 497 reviews is the second-highest review count among the four materials compared.
- 0.02 kilogram weight gives a concrete sense of quantity before ordering.
Cons
- Target species is listed simply as Fly, not a specific species like the Hareline options list.
- Bought last month shows 0 or more, without the clear 50 or more signal the Hareline NB377 reports.
- At $7.40, it still costs nearly double the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's $3.95.
- Material is listed as stainless steel on the spec sheet, which does not match the rayon chenille description in the title.
- No technique or feature notes are included, unlike the Hareline CDC28 listing.
Specifications
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Fly |
| Size | Medium |
| Color | Chartreuse |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A medium sized chenille in chartreuse at 0.02 kilograms is a general purpose tying material rather than one built around a single fly pattern. Chenille this bright is typically used for bodies on attractor patterns, egg flies, and San Juan worm style ties where visibility in the water matters more than a natural profile. Listing the target species simply as Fly, rather than naming bass, salmon, or trout the way some other materials in this comparison do, suggests this chenille is meant as a flexible body material rather than a species-specific match. The 0.02 kilogram weight is a useful reference for gauging how much thread you are getting for $7.40, though without a spool length or count the actual yardage is unclear from the listed specs alone.
What buyers say
A 4.2 star average across 497 reviews places this chenille just behind the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars but ahead of the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars, and it matches the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars while falling short of its 550 reviews. The review count here, at 497, is the second highest of the four materials compared, suggesting a well-established listing. The bought last month figure of 0 or more does not confirm recent momentum the way the Hareline NB377's 50 or more figure does, so the review base reads more like an accumulated track record than a signal of current demand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is chartreuse chenille typically used for in fly tying?
Bright chenille like this chartreuse option is commonly used for bodies on attractor patterns, egg imitations, and worm style flies where high visibility matters more than a natural color match. The medium size listed here fits general purpose tying rather than a specific fine or bulky pattern.
How does the rating compare to other fly tying materials?
At 4.2 stars across 497 reviews, it matches the Hareline NB377's rating while carrying fewer reviews than the NB377's 550. It outscores the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars but sits below the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars, which is based on a much smaller sample of 110 reviews.
Does the listed material of stainless steel mean this isn't real chenille?
The product title describes rayon chenille, while the spec sheet separately lists stainless steel as a material category, most likely referencing a wire core sometimes used in chenille construction. Buyers should read the title as the primary description of the visible material and the spec field as a secondary detail.