20PCS Metallic Yarn Thread for Steelhead or Body of Nymph Review
Our verdict
This 20-piece metallic yarn thread set costs $14.99 and holds a 4.3-star rating across 339 reviews, with 80 yards of nylon material split across 20 metallic colors in Set A. It sits in the middle of this comparison on both price and rating, a reasonable middle-ground pick for steelhead egg patterns and nymph bodies needing color variety.
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Tyers building steelhead egg patterns or nymph bodies who want a wide spread of metallic colors in one 20-piece set, and who value having 80 yards of nylon material on hand across the whole set rather than a single spool.
Skip if
Skip this if you only tie in one or two metallic shades and do not need 20 colors, or if you are focused on dry flies and streamers where this yarn's steelhead and nymph body use case does not apply.
- Material Nylon
- Weight 0.35 Pounds
- Length 80 Yards
- Color 20pcs Metallic Colors-SET A
- Pieces 20.0 Count
- Priced 50% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 339 owner ratings
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Popularity3.3/5
339 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
Steelhead egg patterns and nymph bodies both lean on yarn with some shine to them, and this set packages 20 pieces of metallic yarn thread under the Set A colorway for $14.99. It carries a 4.3-star rating across 339 reviews, putting it in the middle of the ratings in this comparison, above the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars but below the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars and this material's own 4.6-star competitors.
The listing specifies 80 yards of nylon material spread across the 20-piece set, along with a 0.35-pound total weight, giving a sense of how much usable yarn is included beyond just the piece count. Compared to the Hareline NB377 at $18.06 with a 4.2-star rating across 550 reviews and 50+ bought last month, this set costs less and rates slightly higher, though the NB377 shows recorded recent purchases where this listing does not. The Hareline Natural Elk Hair at $3.95 serves a different role entirely, since elk hair is used for wings and collars rather than yarn bodies.
For anglers tying steelhead eggs or nymph bodies who want a metallic color range without buying single spools repeatedly, the 20-piece spread and 80 yards of material make this a practical bulk option. Tyers who need only a single shade or who do not tie these specific fly styles will find better value in a narrower product.
Pros
- 20 pieces in one set cover a wide range of metallic colors for steelhead and nymph patterns
- 80 yards of nylon material across the set gives substantial usable length
- 4.3-star rating across 339 reviews is a solid sample size with an above-average rating
- Priced at $14.99, less than the $18.06 Hareline NB377
- Purpose-built naming for steelhead egg patterns and nymph bodies, a specific niche use
Cons
- No bought-last-month figure is listed, while the Hareline NB377 shows 50+ recent purchases
- 4.3 stars is lower than the 4.5 and 4.6 ratings seen on two other fly tying materials in this set
- 0.35 pounds of total weight across 20 colors means less material per individual shade
- Narrower use case than an all-purpose thread, since it is aimed specifically at steelhead and nymph tying
Specifications
| Material | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.35 Pounds |
| Length | 80 Yards |
| Color | 20pcs Metallic Colors-SET A |
| Pieces | 20.0 Count |
Performance notes
Eighty yards of nylon yarn split across 20 metallic colors works out to roughly 4 yards per color on average, which is enough for tying multiple egg patterns or nymph bodies per shade without running out mid-session. The 0.35-pound total weight suggests a reasonably substantial supply of material rather than a token sample pack. Because the set is built around metallic colors specifically for steelhead eggs and nymph bodies, it is more specialized than an all-purpose tying thread, and tyers working outside those fly styles may find fewer uses for the metallic finish. The 20-color spread means a tyer can match local water conditions or personal preference in egg color without needing to special-order individual shades. Nylon as a base material also tends to hold up to repeated handling on the vise better than more delicate natural fibers, which matters when a single color gets used across a full session of tying.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star rating across 339 reviews places this set in the middle of the comparison group, ahead of the Hareline CDC28's 4.0 stars on 359 reviews but behind the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5 stars on 110 reviews and other fly tying materials rated 4.6. No bought-last-month figure is listed for this item, which matches the pattern seen on the CDC28 and Elk Hair listings and contrasts with the Hareline NB377's recorded 50+ recent purchases. A mid-300s review count with a rating just above 4 stars suggests generally positive but not universally enthusiastic feedback across a meaningful sample of buyers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this metallic yarn thread designed for?
It is marketed for steelhead egg patterns and the bodies of nymph flies, using metallic yarn across 20 different colors in Set A. That makes it a targeted product for those two tying styles rather than a general-purpose thread suited to every type of fly pattern.
How much material is included in the set?
The set includes 80 yards of nylon material split across 20 pieces, with a total weight of 0.35 pounds. That works out to a modest amount of yarn per individual color, enough for multiple flies per shade without running short before the color rotation is finished.
How does the rating compare to similar fly tying materials?
At 4.3 stars across 339 reviews, it rates higher than the 4.0-star Hareline CDC28 but lower than the 4.5-star Hareline Natural Elk Hair. It sits in the middle of the pack among the fly tying materials compared here, above one alternative and below two others.