XFISHMAN Fly-Tying-Thread-Kit-6/0-3/0 Fly Tying Supplies Fly Fishing Materials Accessories Review
Our verdict
The XFISHMAN Fly-Tying-Thread-Kit-6/0-3/0 costs $16.99 and holds a 4.5-star average across 421 reviews, the highest review count of any fly-tying material in this comparison. With 100+ units bought last month, it is the strongest-selling thread option here, built around the two thread sizes, 6/0 and 3/0, that cover most standard fly patterns.
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Fly tyers who tie a range of patterns and need both a fine 6/0 thread for small dries and a heavier 3/0 thread for bulkier streamers and bass bugs, all from one $16.99 kit.
Skip if
Tyers who only tie one style of fly and already own a spool in the matching thread weight do not need a two-size kit. At $16.99, this makes more sense for tyers building a varied fly box than for single-pattern specialists.
- Priced 70% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 421 owner ratings
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Popularity3.8/5
421 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 tying bench stocked with only one thread weight runs into trouble the moment a pattern calls for something finer or heavier. The XFISHMAN Fly-Tying-Thread-Kit-6/0-3/0 covers that gap at $16.99, pairing a 6/0 thread for delicate dry flies and small nymphs with a 3/0 thread built for bulkier streamers, bass bugs and anything tied with heavier materials.
The two-weight setup means fewer thread changes mid-session. A 6/0 thread lays down thin, low-bulk wraps that keep a small pattern from looking overdressed, while 3/0 thread holds up under the tension of stacking deer hair or wrapping heavier hackle without snapping. Having both spools from one purchase saves a separate order for tyers who work across a range of pattern sizes throughout a single tying session.
The 4.5-star rating across 421 reviews is the largest review base of any fly-tying material in this comparison, and the 100+ bought-last-month figure is double the 50+ tier that most of the other listings sit in, including the 4.2-star, 550-review Hareline NB377 at $18.06. That combination of volume and rating puts the XFISHMAN kit ahead on both price, at $16.99, and demonstrated demand.
Pros
- 4.5-star rating across 421 reviews, the largest review sample of any product in this comparison.
- 100+ units bought last month, double the 50+ tier most competing listings fall into.
- Two thread weights, 6/0 and 3/0, cover both fine dry flies and bulkier streamer patterns.
- At $16.99, priced below the $18.06 Hareline NB377 while carrying a higher star rating.
- Single kit format removes the need to order separate spools for different pattern sizes.
- Product name lists both thread sizes directly, making it easy to confirm before ordering.
Cons
- Listing provided does not break out yardage or spool count per thread weight.
- No color options are listed, so tyers needing specific thread colors should check the product page directly.
- Two thread weights will not cover every job; heavier saltwater work may need a thread thicker than 3/0.
- At $16.99, it costs more than single-spec packs like the $3.95 Hareline Elk Hair, though it covers two thread weights instead of one material.
- No specs beyond the product name were provided for thread material composition.
Performance notes
Thread weight in fly tying controls how much bulk builds up with every wrap and how much stress the thread takes before it breaks. A 6/0 thread runs thin, keeping the profile of a small fly slim, which matters for patterns fished in clear water where a bulky thread head can look unnatural. A 3/0 thread runs noticeably heavier, giving it enough strength to lash down deer hair, rubber legs or bucktail on bigger streamer and bass bug patterns without snapping mid-wrap. Having both weights in one $16.99 kit means a tyer moving between a small midge pattern and a larger bass streamer in the same session does not need to swap spools from a separate order. That range is what the two-weight naming, 6/0-3/0, is built around, covering both ends of common fly sizes rather than specializing in one.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 421 reviews is the largest review base of any fly-tying material in this comparison, ahead of the 4.2-star, 550-review Hareline NB377 in rating if not in raw count. The 100+ bought-last-month figure is double the 50+ tier that the Hareline NB377 sits in, and far ahead of the two Hareline single-material packs, the CDC28 and the Natural Elk Hair, both showing 0+ bought last month. That combination, a high rating, a large review base and the strongest recent purchase volume in this set, points to a thread kit that keeps getting reordered by tyers working through a range of pattern sizes rather than a one-time purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
What thread sizes come in the XFISHMAN fly tying thread kit?
The kit is built around two thread weights, 6/0 and 3/0, based on the product name. The 6/0 size suits fine, low-bulk wraps on smaller dry flies and nymphs, while the 3/0 size handles heavier streamer and bass bug work at the same $16.99 price.
How does this thread kit compare to the Hareline NB377 material?
The XFISHMAN kit costs $16.99 versus $18.06 for the Hareline NB377, and carries a higher 4.5-star rating across 421 reviews compared to the NB377's 4.2 stars across 550 reviews. Both show strong recent demand, though the XFISHMAN listing's 100+ bought last month is double the NB377's 50+ figure.
Is the XFISHMAN thread kit a good pick for a busy tying bench?
With a 4.5-star rating across 421 reviews and 100+ units bought in the last month, it has the strongest sales pattern of any fly-tying material in this comparison. Covering two thread weights for $16.99 also means fewer separate orders for tyers working across multiple pattern sizes.