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Tigofly 22 Packs 22 Colors Crystal Flash Holographic Tinsel Krystal Review
Our verdict
Tigofly's 22-pack Crystal Flash and Krystal Flashabou set costs $12.99 and covers 22 colors at roughly 13 inches per piece, totaling 2.9 ounces. A 4.4-star rating across 465 reviews is the highest score among the fly-tying materials compared here, even though its 0+ bought last month figure shows no recent purchase spike.
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Anglers tying salmon flies or other patterns that call for long strands of flash, since each of the 22 colors runs about 13 inches per piece, giving enough length to wrap full bodies or long trailing strands without piecing together shorter scraps.
Skip if
Skip it if you tie mostly small flies where the full 13-inch length per color goes unused, or if the 0+ bought last month figure compared to the NB377's 50+ makes you want a currently higher-demand option instead.
- Material Tinsel, Krystal Flashabou
- Weight 2.9 Ounces
- Target Species Salmon
- Size Length : about 13inch(33cm)
- Color 22 Colors
- Pieces 22
- Priced 30% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5
overall
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 465 owner ratings
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Popularity4.0/5
465 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
Salmon flies often call for long, flowing strands of flash material to move in the current, and Tigofly's 22-pack Crystal Flash and Krystal Flashabou set is built around that need, with 22 colors each running about 13 inches per piece. At $12.99, it gives a wide color range for patterns that need to match specific light conditions or baitfish colors.
The listed target species of salmon and total weight of 2.9 ounces across 22 pieces point to a set built for larger flies rather than delicate midge patterns. At 4.4 stars, it carries the highest rating of any product compared here, ahead of the NB377 at 4.2 stars and the CDC28 at 4.0 stars, and its 465 reviews are also the largest sample among this group.
Despite that strong rating and review count, the 0+ bought last month figure matches the CDC28 and Elk Hair pack rather than the 50+ shown by the NB377, suggesting recent demand has cooled even though the product built a large, well-rated review history. At $12.99 for 22 colors, the per-color cost still comes in below the single-color NB377 priced at $18.06.
Pros
- 22 colors included in one $12.99 set, each piece about 13 inches long
- 4.4-star rating across 465 reviews, the highest score among the fly-tying materials compared here
- Largest review sample of the products compared, at 465 reviews, giving a broad base for the rating
- 2.9 ounces total material spread across 22 pieces suits larger flies like salmon patterns
- Krystal Flashabou and Crystal Flash construction targets flash-heavy patterns specifically
Cons
- 0+ bought last month, versus 50+ for the NB377
- 13-inch piece length may be more than needed for smaller flies
- No listed line weight or technique detail beyond target species
- Colors are not individually named in the specs provided
- At $12.99, still costlier per unit than the $3.95 single-color Elk Hair pack
Specifications
| Material | Tinsel, Krystal Flashabou |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.9 Ounces |
| Target Species | Salmon |
| Size | Length : about 13inch(33cm) |
| Color | 22 Colors |
| Pieces | 22 |
Performance notes
The 22 pieces at roughly 13 inches each and 2.9 ounces total describe a set built for length and volume rather than fine detail work. That length lets a tier cut multiple shorter strands from a single piece or use the full length on larger flies, which fits the listed target species of salmon, a fish that often calls for bigger, flashier patterns fished in current. Krystal Flashabou and Crystal Flash are both reflective strand materials rather than dubbing or hair, so their role is to add movement and light-catching shine to a fly rather than bulk or shape. With 22 distinct colors in the set, a tier gains the ability to match local baitfish coloring or water clarity without buying single-color packs one at a time, spreading the $12.99 price across a wide color range rather than concentrating it in one shade.
What buyers say
At 4.4 stars across 465 reviews, this set posts both the highest rating and the largest review count of the four fly-tying materials compared here, ahead of the NB377's 4.2 stars on 550 reviews, the CDC28's 4.0 stars on 359 reviews, and the Elk Hair pack's 4.5 stars on a much smaller 110 reviews. Yet the 0+ bought last month figure puts it in the same recent-demand bracket as the CDC28 and Elk Hair pack rather than the 50+ shown by the NB377. That combination, a large and strongly rated review history without a current purchase surge, suggests a product that built a loyal following over time but is not currently in an active buying cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is each strand in this 22-color flash set?
Each of the 22 colors runs about 13 inches, or 33 centimeters, per piece, with the full set weighing 2.9 ounces. That length is enough to cut several shorter working lengths from a single piece or use the full strand on larger salmon-style flies.
Is this set rated well compared to other fly tying materials?
Yes, at 4.4 stars across 465 reviews it holds the highest rating and largest review count among the fly-tying materials compared here, ahead of the NB377 at 4.2 stars and the CDC28 at 4.0 stars, though slightly below the smaller-sample Elk Hair pack at 4.5 stars.
What is this flash material best suited for?
The specs list salmon as the target species, and the 13-inch strand length and 2.9-ounce total weight fit larger, flashier patterns rather than fine midge work. Krystal Flashabou and Crystal Flash construction adds reflective movement to a fly rather than bulk or shape.