Solarez 75818 Fly Tying Materials Review
Our verdict
At $17.99, the Solarez 75818 fast drying resin carries a 4.5 star average across 101 reviews, the highest rating of any fly tying material in this comparison, though also the smallest review sample. A single 0.5 ounce clear resin bottle makes it a finishing coat product rather than a body or thread material.
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Fly tiers who need a fast drying clear resin for finishing coats on flies rather than raw tying material, and buyers comfortable weighing a high 4.5 star average against a comparatively small 101 review sample.
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Skip this if you are looking for thread, tubing, or rattle components rather than a finishing resin, or if you want a larger review base to lean on since 101 reviews is the smallest sample in this comparison.
- Material Resin
- Weight 0.5 Ounces
- Color Clear
- Pieces 1
- Feature Fast Drying
- Priced 80% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 101 owner ratings
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Popularity0.6/5
101 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 tier finishing off a fly head or body coat needs a resin that sets quickly, and the Solarez 75818 is built for exactly that at $17.99, the highest price point among the fly tying materials referenced in this comparison. That places it above the $12.99 Riverruns thread and well above the $3.95 Hareline Natural Elk Hair.
The listing specs are minimal but specific: a 0.5 ounce bottle of clear resin, sold as a single piece, with Fast Drying called out as the defining feature. That single purpose, finishing stage role sets it apart from the thread, tubing, and rattle products elsewhere in this comparison, which are all building stage materials rather than finishing stage ones.
101 reviews is the smallest sample among the six products compared here, below the 110 review Hareline Natural Elk Hair and well below the 527 to 550 range on the two thread listings. Even so, the 4.5 star average is the highest of any product in this comparison. Bought last month reads 0+, matching the baseline shared by every listing here besides the Hareline NB377's 50+.
Pros
- Highest star rating in this comparison at 4.5 across 101 reviews
- Fast Drying feature specifically called out on the listing
- Clear color spec keeps finished flies looking natural rather than tinted
- 0.5 ounce bottle size fits easily into a tying kit or travel bag
- Single purpose resin fills a different role than the thread and tubing products in this comparison
Cons
- 101 reviews is the smallest sample of any product in this comparison
- Highest price point in this comparison at $17.99
- 0+ bought last month gives no read on recent demand
- Only usable for finishing coats, not a substitute for thread, tubing, or rattle materials
Specifications
| Material | Resin |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5 Ounces |
| Color | Clear |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Fast Drying |
Performance notes
A 0.5 ounce bottle is a small volume, consistent with a finishing product used in small drops per fly rather than a bulk material consumed in larger amounts like thread or tubing. The Fast Drying feature is the functional detail that matters most for a finishing resin: a quicker set time lets a tier move on to the next fly sooner rather than waiting on a slow cure, though the listing does not specify an exact cure time. The Clear color spec means this resin is meant to protect and add durability to a fly's finish, thread wraps, or head cement area without changing its visual color. At $17.99 for 0.5 ounces, this is the most expensive per listing price in this comparison, reflecting its role as a specialty finishing product rather than a bulk raw material.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average is the highest of any product in this comparison, ahead of the 4.3 stars shared by the GREATFISHING and Drchoer listings and the 4.2 stars on the Riverruns thread, Tigofly tubing, and Hareline NB377. That said, the 101 reviews behind it is also the smallest sample referenced here, narrowly below the 110 review Hareline Natural Elk Hair and far below the 527 to 550 range on the two thread products. A high rating on a smaller base is a positive early signal but a less established track record than the higher volume listings. Bought last month reads 0+, the same baseline as most products in this comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Solarez 75818 used for in fly tying?
It is a clear, fast drying resin sold as a single 0.5 ounce bottle, used as a finishing coat on flies rather than as a body or thread material. That puts it in a different category from the thread, tubing, and rattle products elsewhere in this comparison.
Is the 4.5 star rating reliable with only 101 reviews?
It is the highest average in this comparison but also rests on the smallest review sample, just below the 110 review Hareline Natural Elk Hair and well below the 527 to 550 range on the two thread listings. The rating is a positive signal, though the sample size is more modest than most alternatives here.
Why does this cost more than other fly tying materials in this comparison?
At $17.99, it is the highest priced listing here, above the $12.99 Riverruns thread and the $3.95 to $9.99 range on the other alternatives. As a specialty fast drying finishing resin rather than a bulk thread or tubing material, it serves a narrower, more specific role in the tying process.