Tigofly 12 Colors Straight Cut Rabbit Zonker Strips 3/16" 5mm Review
Our verdict
Tigofly's 12 Colors Straight Cut Rabbit Zonker Strips cost $9.99 for 12 pieces and hold a 4.4 star rating across 142 reviews, the highest rating of any fly tying material in this comparison. At 5mm width and 0.8 ounces total, it is built for salmon streamer patterns needing varied color options.
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Anglers tying salmon streamer patterns who want 12 different colors of rabbit strip in one purchase, at 5mm width, without buying single colored strips separately from multiple listings.
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Skip this if you only tie for trout or bass, since the target species listed is salmon, or if you need a single dominant color rather than a 12 color assortment.
- Material Fur
- Weight 0.8 Ounces
- Target Species Salmon
- Size 5mm
- Color 12 colors
- Pieces 12
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 142 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
142 owner reviews, fewer 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
Tying a mixed batch of salmon streamers usually means keeping several rabbit strip colors on hand, and Tigofly packs 12 colors of 5mm straight cut zonker strip into one $9.99 purchase. At 0.8 ounces total fur weight across 12 pieces, each strip is a modest but usable length for smaller streamer bodies.
This listing carries the highest rating in this comparison at 4.4 stars, ahead of the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars, the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars, and just behind the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars. Its review count of 142 is lower than the Hareline CDC28's 359 and the Hareline NB377's 550, though it still represents a meaningful sample.
At $9.99 for 12 pieces, the per-strip cost works out cheaper than buying a single Hareline Natural Elk Hair piece at $3.95 twelve times over, since that would run over $47. For fly tiers who need color variety for salmon patterns rather than one specific natural shade, the 12 color pack format is the more efficient buy. The fur material and 5mm straight cut style are the two spec details listed for consistency across the pack.
Pros
- 4.4 star rating across 142 reviews is the highest of any material in this comparison.
- 12 colors in one purchase means fewer separate orders for varied streamer patterns.
- At $9.99 for 12 pieces, the per-strip cost beats buying single strips at $3.95 or $7.95 each.
- 5mm straight cut width is a consistent, named size rather than an assorted cut.
- 0.8 ounces total fur weight gives a concrete measure of how much material ships in the pack.
- Target species is specifically listed as salmon, useful for tiers building species-matched streamer boxes.
Cons
- Review count of 142 is lower than the Hareline CDC28's 359 and the Hareline NB377's 550.
- Bought last month shows 0 or more, without a stronger demand figure like the Hareline NB377's 50 or more.
- Only rated for salmon specifically, less useful if you tie primarily for bass or trout.
- 12 pieces split across 0.8 ounces means each individual strip is on the smaller side.
- No technique guidance is listed beyond material, size, and color.
Specifications
| Material | Fur |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8 Ounces |
| Target Species | Salmon |
| Size | 5mm |
| Color | 12 colors |
| Pieces | 12 |
Performance notes
A 5mm straight cut rabbit strip is a common width for salmon streamer bodies and wings, giving enough bulk to move in the water without overwhelming a smaller hook. Splitting 0.8 ounces of fur across 12 pieces means each strip is modestly sized, suited to tying several flies rather than one oversized pattern from a single strip. Having 12 named colors in one purchase matters for salmon tiers who rotate through color schemes depending on water clarity and light conditions, since it avoids piecing together a dozen separate orders. Compared to the single-color, single-piece Hareline listings in this comparison, this pack trades per-piece size for color range and per-unit value, which fits a tier who ties a variety of salmon patterns rather than one recurring fly.
What buyers say
At 4.4 stars, this Tigofly pack has the highest rating among the four materials compared, ahead of the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars and the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars, and just short of the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars. Its review count of 142 is smaller than the Hareline CDC28's 359 or the Hareline NB377's 550, so the strong rating rests on a more modest sample size. The bought last month figure of 0 or more gives no additional signal of recent demand, leaving the review pattern, high average paired with a moderate review count, as the main indicator of buyer satisfaction here.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this rabbit zonker strip pack best used for?
The listing targets salmon specifically and comes as a straight cut 5mm strip, a common width for streamer bodies and wings. With 12 colors included in the 0.8 ounce total, it suits tiers who rotate through several color patterns for salmon streamers rather than tying one recurring fly.
Is $9.99 a good price for 12 colors of zonker strip?
At $9.99 for 12 pieces, the per-color cost is lower than ordering single strips like the Hareline CDC28 at $7.95 or the Hareline Natural Elk Hair at $3.95 twelve separate times. For tiers who need color variety rather than one specific shade, buying the assortment is the more economical route.
How does the 4.4 star rating hold up against fewer reviews?
142 reviews is a smaller sample than the Hareline CDC28's 359 or the Hareline NB377's 550, so the 4.4 star average has less review volume behind it. Still, 142 reviews is enough to move past a handful of early ratings, and the score sits close to the highest rated option in this comparison, the Hareline Natural Elk Hair at 4.5 stars.