10 4347358129 Fly Tying Materials Review
Our verdict
The Pearl White Crystal Flash fly tying material sells for $9.99 and holds a 4.6-star rating across 225 reviews, the highest rating of the four fly tying materials compared here. Ten 30-centimeter strands in one shade cover a season of streamers and nymphs, making this a solid pick for tyers who go through flash quickly.
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Fly tyers who go through crystal flash quickly on baitfish and attractor patterns, and who want a full 10-piece pearl white supply at a low per-unit cost rather than buying single small packs repeatedly.
Skip if
Skip this if you only tie one or two flies a season or need a color outside pearl white, since the pack ships in a single shade and ten pieces is more volume than occasional tyers typically use up.
- Material Crystal
- Length 30 Centimeters
- Line Weight 6
- Technique Fly
- Color 10 Packs Pearl White
- Pieces 10.0 Count
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 225 owner ratings
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Popularity2.4/5
225 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
Streamer season means going through crystal flash fast, especially when tying several baitfish patterns in one sitting. This Pearl White Crystal Flash material ships as ten 30-centimeter strands rated for line weight 6, priced at $9.99, and it carries a 4.6-star rating across 225 reviews, the strongest average of the fly tying materials in this comparison.
The single pearl white colorway keeps things simple if that is the shade a tyer uses most, and ten full-length strands on hand means fewer mid-project interruptions to dig for more flash. Compared to the Hareline NB377, which runs $18.06 and holds a 4.2-star rating across 550 reviews with 50+ bought last month, this option costs about half as much but has not shown the same recorded purchase volume. The Hareline Natural Elk Hair at $3.95 and 4.5 stars across 110 reviews sits in a different material category, since elk hair serves wings and collars rather than flash.
For anglers who tie a lot of baitfish, minnow, and attractor patterns and want a dedicated pearl white flash supply without buying single small packets repeatedly, the price and rating here make it a straightforward stock-up choice. Tyers who need multiple colors or only tie occasionally will get more mileage from a smaller or multi-color pack instead.
Pros
- 4.6-star rating across 225 reviews is the highest of the four fly tying materials compared here
- Ten 30-centimeter strands per pack means less mid-project scrambling for more flash
- Priced at $9.99, roughly half the cost of the $18.06 Hareline NB377
- Rated for line weight 6, suited to standard baitfish and streamer builds
- Listed as InStock, so it is available to order without a backorder wait
Cons
- Ships in a single pearl white colorway, so tyers needing other shades must buy separately
- No bought-last-month figure is listed, unlike the Hareline NB377's 50+ recorded purchases
- 225 reviews is a smaller sample than the 359 and 550 review counts on two comparison materials
- Ten pieces may be more volume than an occasional tyer needs in one purchase
Specifications
| Material | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 Centimeters |
| Line Weight | 6 |
| Technique | Fly |
| Color | 10 Packs Pearl White |
| Pieces | 10.0 Count |
Performance notes
Crystal flash strands measuring 30 centimeters give enough length to trim down for smaller nymphs or leave long for full-size streamers, so the material scales across fly sizes without needing a second product. The line weight 6 rating lines this material up with mid-size freshwater and light saltwater rods, the range most trout, bass, and panfish tyers already fish. Ten pieces in one pearl white shade means a tyer can build a season's worth of baitfish, minnow, and attractor patterns from a single pack rather than rationing a smaller bundle. Because the color is fixed at pearl white, this works best as a dedicated flash source for patterns that call for that specific shade, and tyers chasing olive, chartreuse, or rainbow flash will need to pair it with another pack rather than relying on this one alone.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average across 225 reviews is the highest rating among the four fly tying materials in this set, ahead of the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars on 550 reviews and the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars on 359 reviews. That combination of a strong average and a moderate review count suggests consistent satisfaction rather than a huge volume of buyers, closer in pattern to the Hareline Natural Elk Hair, which holds 4.5 stars across 110 reviews. No bought-last-month figure is listed for this item, so recent purchase momentum cannot be read from the data the way it can for the NB377, which shows 50+ recent buys alongside its lower rating.
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Frequently asked questions
What line weight is this crystal flash material rated for?
It is rated for line weight 6, which lines up with mid-size freshwater rods commonly used for trout, bass, and panfish streamers. That makes the 30-centimeter strands a fit for standard baitfish and attractor patterns rather than heavier saltwater rigs.
How many strands come in the pack?
The pack includes ten pieces of 30-centimeter crystal flash in pearl white, giving a fly tyer a full season's worth of flash material in one order. That is enough for multiple flies without reordering mid-project, though it ships in only the one color option.
How does the price compare to other fly tying materials?
At $9.99, it costs less than the $18.06 Hareline NB377 but more than the $7.95 Hareline CDC28 and the $3.95 Hareline Natural Elk Hair. Those alternatives use different materials, so the price gap reflects different product types, not just pack size.