10 unknown Fly Tying Materials Review
Our verdict
This 10 color crystal flash set costs $9.96 and holds a 4.7 star rating across 644 reviews, the highest rating and review count of any material in this comparison. With 100 or more bought last month, it also shows the clearest recent demand signal among the four options reviewed here.
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Fly tiers who want a 10 color crystal flash assortment in one $9.96 purchase, backed by 644 reviews at 4.7 stars and 100 or more units sold in the past month.
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Skip this if you need a species-specific material, since the target species here is listed simply as Fish, or if you only need one or two flash colors instead of a 10 color set.
- Material Crystal
- Weight 0.04 Pounds
- Target Species Fish
- Size Medium
- Color 10 Colors Crystal Flash-SET A
- Pieces 10
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 644 owner ratings
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Popularity4.9/5
644 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
Crystal flash is a staple flash material for baitfish and attractor patterns, and this 10 color set, labeled SET A, packs 10 pieces at 0.04 pounds total for $9.96. The medium size and 10 color spread cover a range of flash effects without buying single colored packs separately. The material is listed simply as crystal, with target species given as Fish rather than a named species, positioning this as a general purpose flash rather than a specialty item.
At 644 reviews and a 4.7 star average, this is both the highest rated and most reviewed material in this comparison, ahead of the Hareline NB377's 550 reviews and 4.2 stars, the Hareline CDC28's 359 reviews and 4.0 stars, and the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 110 reviews at 4.5 stars.
The bought last month figure of 100 or more also outpaces the Hareline NB377's 50 or more, the only other material in this comparison with a nonzero demand figure listed. Combined with the 4.7 star average, that suggests steady recent turnover rather than a listing that mostly accumulated reviews in the past.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating across 644 reviews is the highest of any material in this comparison.
- 100 or more bought last month is the strongest recent demand signal among the four options reviewed.
- 10 colors in one SET A purchase covers a range of flash effects for $9.96.
- 644 reviews is the largest review base compared here, ahead of the Hareline NB377's 550.
- 0.04 pound total weight across 10 pieces gives a concrete quantity reference before buying.
- Medium sizing fits general purpose flash tying rather than one narrow application.
Cons
- Target species is listed simply as Fish, without naming bass, salmon, or trout specifically.
- Material is described only as crystal, without further detail on strand thickness or finish.
- At $9.96, it costs more than the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's $3.95 and slightly more than the Hareline CDC28's $7.95.
- Ten colors in one pack means less of any single color than a dedicated single-color pack would provide.
- No species-specific technique notes are listed, unlike the Hareline CDC28's Cul De Canard callout.
Specifications
| Material | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Size | Medium |
| Color | 10 Colors Crystal Flash-SET A |
| Pieces | 10 |
Performance notes
Crystal flash works by adding reflective strands to a fly, and a 10 color assortment like this SET A pack lets a tier match flash to water clarity and light conditions without stocking ten separate single-color packages. At 0.04 pounds spread across 10 pieces, each color gets a modest but workable amount for baitfish, attractor, and streamer style patterns. Listing the target species simply as Fish, rather than naming a specific species the way the Hareline listings do, fits flash material generally, since crystal flash is typically added to a pattern regardless of the target fish rather than chosen because of it. The medium size classification suggests this is a general purpose flash rather than an oversized or micro strand product built for one narrow use.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 644 reviews is the strongest combination of rating and review volume in this comparison, ahead of the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars on 110 reviews and well past the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars on 550 reviews. The bought last month figure of 100 or more is also the highest demand signal among the four materials, double the Hareline NB377's 50 or more. Taken together, a high rating, a large review base, and a clear recent purchase figure point to a listing with consistent, ongoing demand rather than one that built its review count and then slowed down.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the 10 color crystal flash set include?
The set includes 10 pieces of crystal flash material labeled SET A, totaling 0.04 pounds, in a medium size classification. It is intended as a general purpose flash material for fish patterns broadly, rather than one tied to a specific species or technique listed in the specs.
Why does this listing show 100 or more bought last month?
That figure reflects recent purchase volume reported for the listing, and among the four materials compared here it is the highest, ahead of the Hareline NB377's 50 or more and above the other two materials which show 0 or more. It points to more active, ongoing demand than a listing relying only on an older review count.
How does the 4.7 star rating compare to the other materials?
At 4.7 stars, this crystal flash set rates higher than the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars, the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars, and the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars. It also carries the largest review base of the four at 644, so the high average is not resting on a small sample size.