36 SPJ000187 Wet Flies Review
Our verdict
The 36 SPJ000187 Wet Flies pack costs $29.99 for 36 tungsten, size 14 spear point flies aimed at trout, and its 4.6 star average, the highest of any wet fly in this comparison, justifies the premium over the $7.99 packs for anglers who specifically target trout.
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Trout anglers who want 36 tungsten, size 14 spear point flies in one pack and are willing to pay $29.99 for the highest rated option, 4.6 stars, among the wet flies compared here.
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Skip it if trout aren't your main target or if budget matters more than rating, since this pack costs nearly four times the $7.99 price of the Elk 1000 and BH 1002 and only targets trout rather than multiple species.
- Material Tungsten
- Weight 0.02 Pounds
- Target Species Trout
- Technique Spear Point
- Size 14
- Pieces 36
- Priced 131% above the category median ($12.99 across 17 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 105 owner ratings
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Popularity1.2/5
105 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
Getting a nymph or streamer down fast in a deep run or heavy current usually means adding weight directly to the fly rather than relying on split shot alone, and tungsten is the material of choice for that because it's denser than lead in the same size. The 36 SPJ000187 Wet Flies pack includes 36 tungsten, size 14 spear point flies built specifically for trout, at $29.99.
That price is nearly four times the $7.99 charged for both the Elk 1000 and BH 1002 packs, and well above the Tigofly pack's $9.99. What that premium buys is the highest rating in this comparison, a 4.6 star average, ahead of the 4.4 stars shared by the Elk 1000 and BH 1002 and the 4.3 stars of the Tigofly pack. Its 105 reviews are the fewest of the four, though still a reasonable sample.
With 100+ bought last month, matching the pace of the Elk 1000 and BH 1002 despite its much higher price, the 36 SPJ000187 pack shows real demand from trout anglers who want tungsten weight and a top rating rather than the cheapest option available. It's currently in stock for those willing to pay up for a specialist trout fly.
Pros
- Highest rated wet fly in this comparison at 4.6 stars
- 36 flies per pack, three times the 12 count of the Elk 1000 and BH 1002
- Tungsten material adds weight for getting flies down faster than lead or steel
- 100+ bought last month despite costing nearly four times the cheaper packs
- Size 14 spear point construction built specifically for trout
- Currently in stock
Cons
- Priced at $29.99, close to four times the $7.99 Elk 1000 and BH 1002
- Only 105 reviews, the fewest of the four wet flies compared
- Targets trout only, unlike the multi-species listings of the Elk 1000 and BH 1002
- Single size, 14, versus the multiple sizes offered by the Elk 1000 and BH 1002
Specifications
| Material | Tungsten |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Target Species | Trout |
| Technique | Spear Point |
| Size | 14 |
| Pieces | 36 |
Performance notes
Tungsten is denser than both lead and steel, so a size 14 tungsten fly gets a nymph or streamer down through the water column faster than a same-sized fly built from lighter material, which matters in faster currents or deeper pools where trout are holding. The spear point technique here matches the hook style used on the BH 1002, suggesting a similar priority on a sharp, durable point for solid hooksets. Because this pack lists a single size, 14, and targets trout specifically, it reads as a more specialized product than the Elk 1000 or BH 1002, which both cover multiple sizes and four species each. At 0.02 pounds for 36 flies, the weight per fly is modest, consistent with a size 14 hook, but the tungsten build means that weight is concentrated efficiently rather than spread across a bulkier profile.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average is the strongest rating among the four wet flies compared, ahead of the 4.4 stars tied by the Elk 1000 and BH 1002 and the 4.3 stars of the Tigofly pack. That said, its 105 reviews are the smallest sample in the group, well below the BH 1002's 512 and the Elk 1000's 284, so the rating, while impressive, rests on a thinner base of feedback. The 100+ bought last month figure matches the pace of the two cheaper packs despite this one costing nearly four times as much, which suggests the tungsten build and top rating are pulling in buyers who specifically want a trout-focused, weighted fly rather than shopping on price alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the 36 SPJ000187 Wet Flies pack cost more than the Elk 1000 or BH 1002?
At $29.99 it costs nearly four times the $7.99 price of those two packs, but it includes 36 tungsten flies instead of 12, uses denser material for faster sink rates, and carries the highest rating in this comparison at 4.6 stars.
Does the 36 SPJ000187 pack work for species other than trout?
The listing specifically names trout as the target species for this pack, unlike the Elk 1000 and BH 1002, which both list trout, bass, bluegill and pike as targets. Anglers targeting multiple species may want to choose one of those broader packs instead of this trout-focused option.
Is the 36 SPJ000187 Wet Flies pack in stock and worth the price?
Yes, it's currently in stock, and with 100+ bought last month it's selling at the same pace as the much cheaper Elk 1000 and BH 1002. For trout anglers who value the highest rating in this group, 4.6 stars, and tungsten weight, the price premium is easy to justify.