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GREATFISHING 10pcs Mix Color 40 Strands/Pack 30CM Length Micro Silicone Review
Our verdict
At $9.29, the GREATFISHING 10 piece Micro Silicone set carries a 4.3 star average across 233 reviews, the highest star rating of any product in this comparison. Ten mixed color pieces at 6 grams total make it a lightweight, budget friendly add to a tying kit built around the Trout target species and J Hook technique.
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Anglers tying patterns aimed at Trout using a J Hook technique who want a mixed color pack of ten pieces for under $10, and buyers who weigh star rating heavily since this set posts the highest average, 4.3, in this comparison.
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Skip this if you tie primarily for species other than Trout or rely on hook styles other than J Hook, since the listing specifies both, or if you need a single solid color rather than a 10 piece mixed color pack.
- Material Extra Strong Steelhead/Salmon hooks, Rubber
- Weight 6 Grams
- Target Species Trout
- Technique J Hook
- Size Medium
- Color Multicolor
Our scorecard
4.2/5
overall
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 233 owner ratings
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Popularity2.5/5
233 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
A trout angler stocking up before a season often wants variety without a big spend, and the GREATFISHING 10 piece Micro Silicone set targets exactly that gap at $9.29. That price sits below the $9.99 Tigofly Silicone Tube set and the $12.99 Riverruns thread also covered in this comparison, while its 4.3 star average is the highest of any product referenced here.
The spec sheet lists a 6 gram total weight across 10 pieces in a mixed color set, sized Medium and built around the J Hook technique for Trout. That target species and technique combination is more specific than most of the alternatives in this comparison, which mostly list a general Freshwater or unspecified species field.
233 reviews is a smaller sample than the 359 review Hareline CDC28 or the 527 to 550 range of the two thread listings, but it comfortably beats the 110 review Hareline Natural Elk Hair. Bought last month sits at 0+ for this GREATFISHING listing, matching every other product in this comparison apart from the Hareline NB377, which shows 50+ for the same period.
Pros
- Highest star rating in this comparison at 4.3 across 233 reviews
- 10 pieces in a mixed color pack for $9.29, the second lowest price point compared here
- Specific Trout target species and J Hook technique listed, more detail than several alternatives
- Lightweight 6 gram total weight, easy to carry in a tying kit or tackle bag
- Medium size spec gives a clear expectation before ordering
Cons
- 233 reviews trails the 359 to 550 range posted by three other products in this comparison
- 0+ bought last month gives no read on recent demand
- J Hook and Trout focus narrows the use case for anglers targeting other species or hook styles
- Material field on the listing reads Extra Strong Steelhead/Salmon hooks, Rubber, which does not clearly match the Trout and J Hook fields and is worth double checking before ordering
Specifications
| Material | Extra Strong Steelhead/Salmon hooks, Rubber |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6 Grams |
| Target Species | Trout |
| Technique | J Hook |
| Size | Medium |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Pieces | 10 |
Performance notes
A 6 gram total weight spread across 10 pieces works out to roughly 0.6 grams per piece, consistent with a micro sized silicone component meant to add subtle movement or profile to a fly rather than bulk. The Medium size designation and mixed color makeup mean a single pack can supply several pattern variations without needing a second order for color options. The listed J Hook technique and Trout target species point this set toward freshwater trout rigs specifically, a narrower stated use case than the general Freshwater label on the Hareline Natural Elk Hair or the Fly technique label on the Tigofly tubing. At $9.29 for 10 pieces, the per piece cost lands under a dollar, which is competitive against the other sub $10 listings in this comparison.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average is the highest posted by any product in this fly tying materials comparison, edging out the 4.2 average shared by the Riverruns thread, the Tigofly tubing, and the Hareline NB377, as well as the 4.0 average on the Hareline CDC28. The 233 review count backing that rating is a mid sized sample, smaller than the 359 to 550 range on three other listings but larger than the 110 reviews behind the Hareline Natural Elk Hair. Bought last month reads 0+, the same baseline as most of the comparison set, so the strong star rating is not paired with a visible recent sales spike in the data provided.
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Frequently asked questions
What species is the GREATFISHING Micro Silicone set built for?
The listing specifies Trout as the target species and J Hook as the technique, which is more specific targeting than several other products in this comparison. At $9.29 for 10 mixed color pieces weighing 6 grams total, it is positioned as a trout focused add to a tying kit.
How does the 4.3 star rating compare to other fly tying materials?
It is the highest average in this comparison, ahead of the 4.2 stars shared by the Riverruns thread, the Tigofly silicone tube, and the Hareline NB377, and ahead of the 4.0 stars on the Hareline CDC28. The 233 reviews behind it is a mid sized sample relative to the other listings referenced here.
Is this a good value at $9.29?
At under $10 for 10 mixed color pieces, it is the second cheapest option in this comparison behind the $7.95 Hareline CDC28 and ahead of the $9.99 Tigofly tubing. Combined with the highest star rating in the group, 4.3 across 233 reviews, the price to rating balance looks favorable on the numbers given.