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Fly Tying Materials 12 Colors Krystal Flash Ripple Flashabou Flies
$9.99100+ bought last month
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Feathers Fur Thread Crystal Flash Line Hooks Fly Tying Materials Review
Our verdict
This 272-piece fly tying materials kit bundles feathers, fur, thread, crystal flash, and hooks in sizes 8 and 12 for $45.99, the highest price in this comparison but also the only one showing 100+ bought last month. A 4.4-star rating across 424 reviews backs up that purchase volume with a large, consistently positive review base.
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Tyers who want a single all-in-one kit covering feathers, fur, thread, crystal flash, and hooks rather than assembling components separately, especially those building a range of fly patterns from one 272-piece supply.
Skip if
Skip this if you already own most of these materials individually or only need one specific component, since at $45.99 this kit costs more upfront than a single-item pack like the $3.95 Hareline Natural Elk Hair.
- Material Crystal, Feather
- Weight 0.45 Kilograms
- Target Species Tuna
- Technique Standard Fly Hook
- Size 8, 12
- Color Fly Tying Materials Set
- Priced 360% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5
overall
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 424 owner ratings
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Popularity3.9/5
424 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
Starting fly tying from scratch usually means buying several separate materials, and this kit tries to solve that with 272 pieces covering feathers, fur, thread, crystal flash, and hooks in sizes 8 and 12. At $45.99 it is the most expensive item in this comparison by a wide margin, but it also shows 100+ bought last month, more recorded recent purchase volume than any other fly tying material here.
The 4.4-star rating across 424 reviews is a large sample size, second only to the Hareline NB377's 550 reviews among the materials compared, and it beats that product's 4.2-star average. The kit's 0.45-kilogram total weight and 272-piece count point to a bulk assortment rather than a single-material pack, which explains the higher price relative to the $7.95 to $18.06 range of the other listed materials. Its stated target species of tuna and standard fly hook sizing of 8 and 12 suggest a build oriented toward larger saltwater-capable flies alongside general tying components.
For anglers setting up a tying bench who want feathers, fur, thread, crystal flash, and hooks in one order, the combination of price, review volume, and 100+ bought last month makes a reasonable case for this kit over piecing materials together individually. Tyers who only need one type of material, such as elk hair or CDC feathers alone, will spend far less buying that item on its own.
Pros
- 272 pieces bundle feathers, fur, thread, crystal flash, and hooks in one purchase
- 100+ bought last month is the strongest recorded recent purchase figure in this comparison
- 4.4-star rating across 424 reviews outperforms the Hareline NB377's 4.2 stars on a similar review volume
- Includes hooks in sizes 8 and 12 alongside the tying materials themselves
- Large 0.45-kilogram total weight suggests a substantial supply rather than a token sample
Cons
- At $45.99, it costs significantly more than any other fly tying material in this comparison
- Bundling multiple material types means less depth in any single category than a dedicated pack
- 424 reviews, while strong, is still fewer than the 550 on the Hareline NB377
- Buyers who already stock most components may pay for materials they do not need
Specifications
| Material | Crystal, Feather |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Tuna |
| Technique | Standard Fly Hook |
| Size | 8, 12 |
| Color | Fly Tying Materials Set |
| Pieces | 272 |
Performance notes
A 272-piece assortment covering feathers, fur, thread, crystal flash, and hooks functions more like a starter or restock kit than a single-purpose material, which explains the 0.45-kilogram total weight compared to the ounce-scale listings elsewhere in this comparison. Hooks included in sizes 8 and 12 point toward mid-size to larger fly patterns, and the listed target species of tuna suggests at least part of the kit is built with sturdier, larger flies in mind rather than delicate dry fly work. Because the kit spans several material categories at once, a tyer gets breadth, feathers for wings and collars, fur for dubbing, thread for wraps, crystal flash for flash, and hooks to build on, in a single order rather than sourcing each piece separately.
What buyers say
A 4.4-star rating across 424 reviews combined with 100+ bought last month is the strongest overall demand signal in this comparison set. The Hareline NB377 is the next closest on review volume at 550 reviews and 50+ bought last month, but its 4.2-star average trails this kit's 4.4 stars. The Hareline CDC28 and Hareline Natural Elk Hair show no bought-last-month figure at all, leaving this kit as the clearest case of a product with both a large, positive review base and active recent purchasing, which points to sustained rather than one-time demand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in this 272-piece kit?
The kit combines feathers, fur, thread, crystal flash, and hooks in sizes 8 and 12, totaling 272 pieces at 0.45 kilograms. It is built as an all-in-one supply rather than a single material type sold on its own, useful for anyone stocking a bench from the ground up.
Why does this kit cost more than other fly tying materials?
At $45.99, it covers multiple material categories and includes hooks, unlike single-item packs such as the $3.95 Hareline Natural Elk Hair or $7.95 Hareline CDC28. The higher price reflects the broader range of components bundled into a single order rather than several separate purchases.
Is this kit a popular current seller?
Yes, it shows 100+ bought last month alongside a 4.4-star rating across 424 reviews, the strongest combination of recent purchase volume and rating among the fly tying materials in this comparison, ahead of the Hareline NB377's 50+ figure and lower 4.2-star average.