Tigofly MT009UV Fly Tying Materials Review
Our verdict
The Tigofly MT009UV holographic tinsel set costs $9.99 for 13 pieces of 1/64-inch polyester tinsel, sized for flash and accent work rather than bulk bodies. A 4.2-star rating across 207 reviews puts it in the same tier as Hareline's NB377, though its 0+ bought last month figure suggests slower recent turnover than that $18.06 spool.
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Fly tiers who want holographic flash material in a small 1/64-inch width for accent wraps, ribbing, or trailing shucks, and who need 13 pieces of polyester tinsel for under $10 rather than a single large spool.
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Skip it if you need a single dominant color rather than an assortment, or if the 0+ bought last month figure and lower 207-review count next to the 550-review NB377 make you want a more established seller first.
- Material Polyester
- Weight 1 Ounces
- Line Weight 1
- Technique Fly
- Size 1/64"
- Pieces 13 Count
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 207 owner ratings
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Popularity2.2/5
207 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 building flash-heavy streamers or attractor patterns often reaches for holographic tinsel to add shine without changing the body's overall bulk. Tigofly's MT009UV set delivers 13 pieces of polyester tinsel at a narrow 1/64-inch width for $9.99, sized for exactly that kind of accent work rather than as a primary body-building material.
The listed weight of 1 ounce across all 13 pieces spreads the material thin, consistent with tinsel's role as a flash accent rather than bulk. At 4.2 stars across 207 reviews, it matches the rating of Hareline's NB377, priced at $18.06 with 550 reviews, but at roughly half the cost, though the NB377 shows 50+ bought last month against 0+ here for the Tigofly set.
Next to the $7.95 CDC28, rated 4.0 stars across 359 reviews, and the $3.95 Elk Hair pack, rated 4.5 stars across 110 reviews, the MT009UV lands in the middle on both price and score. For tiers who want an assortment of holographic tinsel pieces rather than a single natural material, the 13-piece count offers more variety per order than the single-item alternatives listed here.
Pros
- 13 pieces of holographic tinsel in one $9.99 set
- Narrow 1/64-inch width suited to flash accents and ribbing rather than bulky bodies
- 4.2-star rating across 207 reviews matches Hareline's pricier $18.06 NB377 spool
- Polyester construction at 1 ounce total weight across all pieces
- Listed as a Fly technique item with Holographic Tinsel as the named feature
Cons
- 0+ bought last month, versus 50+ for the similarly rated NB377
- 207 reviews trail the 359-review CDC28 and the 550-review NB377
- 4.2-star average sits below the 4.5-star Elk Hair pack
- No listed color count in the specs beyond the general Feature line
- 1/64-inch size limits use mostly to accent and flash rather than body material
Specifications
| Material | Polyester |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 Ounces |
| Line Weight | 1 |
| Technique | Fly |
| Size | 1/64" |
| Pieces | 13 Count |
| Feature | Holographic Tinsel |
Performance notes
The specs describe a narrow, lightweight product: 1 ounce of polyester tinsel spread across 13 pieces at 1/64-inch width. That combination points to material meant for flash and accent work, wrapping thin bands of holographic sheen over a fly body or adding a trailing shuck, rather than building bulk on its own. A line weight of 1 and a listed Fly technique confirm the intended use is tying rather than any other rigging purpose. Because the material is thin and holographic rather than bulk-building, it tends to get used sparingly per fly, meaning 13 pieces can stretch across a large number of flies compared to bulkier dubbing or hair materials sold by weight. The polyester base also differs from the natural materials in the Hareline Elk Hair and CDC28 alternatives, trading a natural look for the reflective, synthetic flash that holographic tinsel is built to provide.
What buyers say
A 4.2-star average across 207 reviews places this set even with Hareline's NB377, which carries far more reviews at 550 and a much higher price at $18.06. The 0+ bought last month figure, though, sits well below the NB377's 50+ and matches the same flat recent-demand pattern shown by the CDC28 and Elk Hair packs, both also at 0+. That combination, a mid-pack rating with 207 reviews built up over time but no recent purchase surge, reads as a product with an established but not currently active buyer base. It suggests past buyers were satisfied enough to rate it decently, without the set being an obvious go-to or trending pick relative to the higher-volume NB377.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pieces are in the Tigofly MT009UV set?
The set includes 13 pieces of polyester holographic tinsel at a 1/64-inch width, totaling about 1 ounce, for $9.99. That count is meant to supply flash and accent material across many flies rather than function as a single bulk body material, since each piece is thin.
How does the 4.2-star rating compare to similar fly tying materials?
At 4.2 stars across 207 reviews, this set ties Hareline's NB377, which is priced higher at $18.06 with 550 reviews. It scores above the $7.95 CDC28 at 4.0 stars but below the $3.95 Elk Hair pack at 4.5 stars, placing it in the middle of the tracked alternatives.
Is the 0+ bought last month figure a concern?
It means recent purchase volume was not high enough to register in that bracket, the same pattern shown by the CDC28 and Elk Hair alternatives. The 207 accumulated reviews and 4.2-star average suggest the product has an established history, even without a current spike in monthly purchases.