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Riverruns 6 Color/Set Non-tarnishing Ultra Copper Wire 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.3mm Review
Our verdict
The Riverruns 6-Color Non-tarnishing Ultra Copper Wire set costs $14.59 and packs three diameters, 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm, into one order. A 4.3-star average across 300 reviews and 50+ units bought last month point to a dependable seller for fly tiers who rib and wrap bodies at more than one wire gauge.
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Fly tiers who want non-tarnishing copper wire in three diameters, 0.1mm for fine ribbing, 0.2mm for mid-size nymphs, and 0.3mm for heavier bodies, all in six colors from one $14.59 set instead of buying single spools separately.
Skip if
Skip it if you only tie one fly pattern that needs a single wire gauge, since Hareline's NB377 at $18.06 or single-diameter spools may suit narrower needs better without paying for three sizes you will not use.
- Priced 46% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5
overall
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 300 owner ratings
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Popularity3.1/5
300 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
A fly tier working through a box of nymphs and streamers often needs more than one copper wire diameter in a single sitting, thin for ribbing a size 18 midge, thicker for building weight into a size 6 streamer. The Riverruns 6-Color Non-tarnishing Ultra Copper Wire set answers that by bundling 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm wire together for $14.59, instead of forcing a separate purchase for each gauge.
At 4.3 stars across 300 reviews, the set sits above Hareline's CDC28 (4.0 stars, 359 reviews) and just above the NB377 spool (4.2 stars, 550 reviews), though it trails the 4.5-star Natural Elk Hair pack on raw score. The 50+ bought last month figure matches the demand level of the NB377, suggesting steady, ongoing purchases rather than a one-time spike.
Compared to buying single-diameter wire like the $3.95 Elk Hair or $7.95 CDC28, the Riverruns set costs more upfront but covers six colors and three thicknesses in one order, which cuts down on restocking trips for tiers who work multiple patterns. For anyone tying a rotating mix of flies rather than one recipe, the wider range justifies the higher price.
Pros
- Covers three wire diameters, 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm, in a single $14.59 set
- Six colors included, useful for matching different fly patterns without separate purchases
- Non-tarnishing copper construction, so wraps should keep their shine over time
- 4.3-star average across 300 reviews, ahead of the 4.0-star CDC28 and on par with the 4.2-star NB377
- 50+ bought last month matches the demand level of the pricier NB377 spool
- InStock availability with no listed lead time
Cons
- At $14.59, it costs nearly double the $7.95 CDC28 or four times the $3.95 Elk Hair pack
- No individual diameter can be bought alone if you only need one gauge
- Falls short of the 4.5-star rating posted by the Natural Elk Hair pack
- No listed spec sheet beyond color count and wire diameters
- Review count of 300 trails the NB377's 550, giving less data to judge long-term consistency
Performance notes
The three diameters here map to distinct jobs at the vise. 0.1mm wire is thin enough for ribbing small dries and midges without adding bulk, 0.2mm works as a middle gauge for standard nymphs, and 0.3mm adds enough mass to build weighted bodies on streamers or bigger attractor patterns. Having all three in one set means a tier does not have to guess which single gauge to stock before starting a project. Non-tarnishing copper is a durability claim about the wire finish rather than the fly's performance in water, but it does mean spools sitting in a tying kit should resist the dulling that plain copper wire develops with air exposure. Six colors extend the set's use across more patterns than a single-color spool would, since ribbing and accent work often calls for color-matching wire to the body material rather than defaulting to bare copper.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star average across 300 reviews puts this set in the middle of the same-type field tracked here, ahead of the 4.0-star, 359-review CDC28 but behind the 4.5-star Elk Hair pack, which carries far fewer reviews at 110. The 50+ bought last month figure ties it with the NB377, the only other alternative in this set showing comparable recent purchase volume, while the CDC28 and Elk Hair packs both show 0+ bought last month. Reaching 300 reviews at a 4.3 average with matching recent demand suggests a wire set that keeps getting reordered by tiers who already know what gauges they need, rather than one that gets a single trial purchase and then sits unused in a kit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many wire diameters come in the Riverruns set?
The set includes three diameters, 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm, across six colors for $14.59. That range covers thin ribbing on small flies, a mid-size gauge for standard nymphs, and a heavier wire for adding weight to larger streamer bodies, all in one purchase instead of three separate spool orders.
Is non-tarnishing copper wire actually different from regular copper wire?
Non-tarnishing refers to the wire's finish resisting the dulling that plain copper develops with air exposure over time. Based on the facts provided, this is a manufacturer material claim about the wire itself rather than a performance claim about how flies tied with it fish, and no lab data is included here.
How does this set compare to buying a single wire diameter?
A single-diameter option like the $3.95 Elk Hair pack or $7.95 CDC28 costs less upfront, but the Riverruns set trades that lower price for three gauges and six colors in one order. For a tier who ties patterns needing more than one wire thickness, the $14.59 set can replace what would otherwise be several separate purchases.