Tigofly 10 pcs 0.8mm 1/32" Fly Tying Rib Round Larvae Review
Our verdict
Tigofly's 10 piece pack of 0.8mm round rib for larvae style fly patterns costs $11.99 and holds a 4.4 star rating across 151 reviews. That rating ties for second highest in this comparison, behind only the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars on a much smaller 110 review sample.
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Fly tiers building nymph or larvae patterns who need a fine 0.8mm round rib in a 10 piece pack, at a rating of 4.4 stars across 151 reviews.
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Skip this if you are not tying larvae or nymph style patterns, since round rib in this diameter is a narrow use item, or if you want a lower price than $11.99 for basic tying supplies.
- Priced 20% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 151 owner ratings
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Popularity1.3/5
151 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
Ribbing a nymph or larvae pattern usually calls for a fine, round material that wraps evenly over the body without adding bulk, and Tigofly's pack covers that with 10 pieces of 0.8mm round rib at 1/32 inch for $11.99. No material composition is listed for this item, so the product name and dimensions are the main details available before buying.
At 4.4 stars across 151 reviews, this rib material ties with the Tigofly zonker strips reviewed elsewhere in this comparison and sits just behind the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars, though the Elk Hair listing has far fewer reviews at 110. It also beats the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars and comes close to the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars.
The listing does not report a bought last month figure above 0, unlike the Hareline NB377's 50 or more, so recent demand momentum is not confirmed the way it is for that competing material. At $11.99 for 10 pieces, this rib material sits at the higher end of the price range compared here, above the Hareline CDC28, the Hareline Natural Elk Hair, and the crystal flash set, though below the Hareline NB377's $18.06.
Pros
- 4.4 star rating across 151 reviews is tied for second highest among the materials in this comparison.
- Fine 0.8mm diameter suits precise ribbing work on nymph and larvae style patterns.
- 10 pieces per pack means enough material for multiple flies from one purchase.
- 1/32 inch sizing is clearly stated, useful for matching rib thickness to hook size.
- 151 reviews is a solid sample size for confirming the 4.4 star average.
Cons
- At $11.99, it is priced above the Hareline CDC28, Hareline Natural Elk Hair, and the crystal flash set compared here.
- No material composition or target species is listed beyond the product name.
- Bought last month shows 0 or more, without a stronger demand figure like the Hareline NB377's 50 or more.
- 151 reviews is fewer than the Hareline CDC28's 359 or the Hareline NB377's 550.
Performance notes
A 0.8mm round rib is a fine diameter suited to wrapping over dubbing or thread bodies on smaller nymph and larvae patterns, where a thicker rib would crowd the proportions of the fly. Ten pieces per pack, each at 1/32 inch, gives enough length to rib several flies before running out, though the exact per-piece length is not listed. Round rib like this is typically wrapped in open turns along the body to suggest segmentation on natural larvae and nymph patterns, which is the main reason a tier would reach for this specific diameter over a thicker ribbing wire or wire rib. Since no material composition is listed in the available specs, buyers are working from the product name and the 0.8mm sizing alone when deciding if this fits a given pattern.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 151 reviews puts this rib material just behind the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars, though that listing has less than a third of the review volume at 110. It also outpaces the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars and nearly matches the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars. With 151 reviews, the sample size here is smaller than the Hareline CDC28's 359 or the Hareline NB377's 550, so the rating is well supported but not on the largest base in this comparison. No bought last month figure above 0 is reported, leaving review history as the only demand signal available.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this round rib material typically used for?
Round rib in a fine 0.8mm diameter is generally wrapped over the body of nymph and larvae style flies to suggest segmentation, since a thinner rib sits closer to the natural proportions of these smaller patterns. The 10 piece pack at 1/32 inch gives enough material for several flies.
Is $11.99 reasonable for 10 pieces of rib material?
Compared to the other fly tying materials in this review set, $11.99 sits at the higher end, above the Hareline CDC28's $7.95 and the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's $3.95. Whether it is reasonable depends on how much value you place on the fine 0.8mm sizing and the 4.4 star rating across 151 reviews.
How reliable is the 4.4 star rating with 151 reviews?
151 reviews is a moderate sample, smaller than the Hareline CDC28's 359 or the Hareline NB377's 550 but large enough to be more than a handful of early ratings. The 4.4 average sits close to the top of this comparison, just under the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars on a smaller 110 review base.