GREATFISHING 230 Strands 10 Best Color/Set Sparkle Crystal Flash Flashabou Review
Our verdict
The GREATFISHING 230 Strands Crystal Flash set costs $8.29 and holds a 4.6 star average across 410 reviews, tied for the highest rating in this comparison, with 50+ units bought in the past month. At 9.07 grams across 10 colors, it suits tiers who want flash variety for trout and panfish patterns.
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Fly tiers targeting trout and panfish who want ten different crystal flash colors bundled into 230 strands for around $8, useful for adding flash to nymphs, streamers, and panfish jigs.
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Skip this if you only fish for species outside the listed trout and panfish target, or if you already have a full flash color rotation and do not need another 10 color set.
- Material Crystal
- Weight 9.07 g
- Target Species Trout Panfish
- Priced 17% below the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 410 owner ratings
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Popularity3.7/5
410 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
Adding flash to a streamer or panfish jig usually means reaching for crystal flash, and the GREATFISHING set bundles 230 strands across a 10 color combo at 9.07 grams total for $8.29. That is priced close to the Hareline CDC28's $7.95, though this listing covers ten colors rather than one.
A 4.6 star average across 410 reviews puts this crystal flash set among the best rated products in this comparison, matching the Greatfishing squirmy wormy combo's 4.6 and beating the Hareline CDC28's 4.0, the Hareline NB377's 4.2, and even the Hareline Natural Elk Hair's 4.5, though that elk hair listing carries a much smaller 110 review sample. The 50+ bought last month figure matches the Hareline NB377's recent demand tier, showing this flash set is still actively purchased rather than sitting stagnant.
For trout and panfish tiers who want a broad flash color range in one purchase, the 230 strand count and 10 color spread at 9.07 grams give a reasonable working supply. Combined with the 4.6 star rating across 410 reviews, it is one of the stronger reviewed options in this comparison set at a price under $9.
Pros
- 4.6 star average across 410 reviews ties for the highest rating in this comparison
- 230 strands spread across 10 colors gives variety without buying single color packs
- 9.07 gram total weight in a $8.29 pack keeps cost per color low
- 50+ units bought last month shows continued active demand
- Listed for Trout and Panfish, matching common freshwater fly patterns
- InStock and priced close to the single color Hareline CDC28 at $7.95
Cons
- Crystal flash only, no other material types like herl or elk hair in this listing
- Target Species is limited to Trout and Panfish, so saltwater fly tiers may need a different flash product
- 410 reviews, while solid, trails the Hareline NB377's 550 review count
- 9.07 grams total across 10 colors means each individual color gets a limited strand allotment
Specifications
| Material | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.07 g |
| Target Species | Trout Panfish |
Performance notes
At 9.07 grams for 230 strands across 10 colors, this works out to roughly 23 strands per color on average, enough for accenting a handful of flies per color rather than tying in bulk with a single shade. Crystal material flash is typically used sparingly, a few strands per fly alongside the main body material, so a modest per color allotment still covers a meaningful number of trout and panfish patterns. The Trout and Panfish target species listing suggests GREATFISHING packaged the color selection with freshwater patterns in mind rather than saltwater baitfish imitations. At $8.29 for the full 10 color set, the per color cost is well under a dollar, which is competitive against buying single color flash packs like the Hareline CDC28 at $7.95 for one color.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 410 reviews places this crystal flash set at the top of the rating range in this comparison, tied with the Greatfishing squirmy wormy combo and ahead of the Hareline NB377's 4.2 across a larger 550 review base. That the rating holds up across 410 reviews, a solidly large sample, suggests broad satisfaction rather than a result skewed by a handful of early buyers. The 50+ bought last month figure indicates ongoing rather than one time demand, consistent with a consumable, frequently restocked flash material used across many tying sessions rather than a single project purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
How many colors are in the GREATFISHING crystal flash set?
The listing specifies 10 best colors across 230 total strands, weighing 9.07 grams. That works out to an average of about 23 strands per color, enough to accent multiple trout and panfish flies per shade without running out after just a few tying sessions.
Is this flash material suited to saltwater fly patterns?
The spec sheet lists Trout and Panfish under Target Species, both freshwater species. It is not marketed for saltwater target species, so anglers tying baitfish patterns for saltwater species should look at a flash product listed for that use instead.
How does the 4.6 star rating compare to other fly tying materials in this price range?
At $8.29, it rates higher than the similarly priced Hareline CDC28 at $7.95 and 4.0 stars, and it matches the 4.6 star average of the Greatfishing squirmy wormy combo, making it one of the better rated options in this comparison.