Tigofly 5 Packs/lot Lateral Scale 0.4" 1mm Width Crimped Flashabou Review
Our verdict
The Tigofly 5 Packs/lot Lateral Scale Flashabou costs $8.89 and holds a 4.4-star average across 134 reviews, with 50+ units bought last month. Five color options, white, red, purple, yellow and blue, in a 1mm crimped width give tyers a full flash spectrum for pike patterns and other flash-dependent flies in one order.
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Tyers targeting pike or other predator species who want a full range of flash colors, white, red, purple, yellow and blue, on hand at once, rather than buying single-color flashabou packs one at a time.
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Tyers who only tie natural, flash-free patterns or who already stock a single flash color they favor do not need a five-color pack. At $8.89 for 5 pieces, this suits variety over a dedicated one-color restock.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 1.2 Ounces
- Target Species Pike
- Size 1mm
- Color White, Red, Purple, Yellow, Blue
- Pieces 5
- Priced 11% below the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 134 owner ratings
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Popularity1.0/5
134 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
Pike do not just react to profile and movement, they key in on flash, and a fly box with only one flash color limits what a tyer can offer on a tough day. The Tigofly 5 Packs/lot Lateral Scale Flashabou answers that with five colors, white, red, purple, yellow and blue, each in a 1mm crimped width, for $8.89.
The crimped, lateral-scale texture is built to catch light differently than a flat strand, throwing flash in short pulses rather than one steady glint, which suits patterns targeting pike, a species listed directly on this product. At 1mm width and 1.2 ounces total weight across the five packs, there is enough material here to tie a large number of flash-bodied flies before running out of any single color.
At 4.4 stars across 134 reviews with 50+ units bought last month, this flashabou sits below the 4.5-star Hareline Natural Elk Hair on rating but ahead of the 4.0-star Hareline CDC28, and it draws steadier recent demand than either of those single-material Hareline packs, both showing 0+ bought last month. For $8.89, five colors in one order is a reasonable trade against buying single-color packs separately.
Pros
- Five flash colors, white, red, purple, yellow and blue, in one $8.89 pack.
- 1mm crimped width sized for lateral-scale flash effects on baitfish and predator patterns.
- Listed target species of pike makes this a clear match for predator fly patterns.
- 50+ units bought last month, well ahead of the 0+ figure on comparable single-material Hareline packs.
- 4.4-star rating across 134 reviews shows a consistent track record for the price.
- 1.2 total ounces across five packs gives enough material for multiple flies per color.
Cons
- 134 reviews is a smaller sample than the 359-review Hareline CDC28 or 550-review Hareline NB377.
- Listed target species is pike only, so anglers tying for other species get no species-specific guidance from the listing.
- Plastic material listed may not suit tyers who prefer natural fiber materials for finish work.
- Five colors in one pack means some colors may go underused if a tyer favors just one or two.
- At $8.89 for 5 packs, per-pack cost is close to the $7.95 single-pack Hareline CDC28, without a clear cost advantage.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 Ounces |
| Target Species | Pike |
| Size | 1mm |
| Color | White, Red, Purple, Yellow, Blue |
| Pieces | 5 |
Performance notes
Flashabou marketed as lateral scale usually means the strands carry a crimped or textured finish rather than a flat ribbon, which is meant to throw light in broken flashes as the fly moves, closer to how baitfish scales catch light in short bursts. At 1mm width, the material sits fine enough to blend into a fly body without overwhelming the pattern, useful for baitfish imitations where subtle flash reads better than a solid glare. The listed target species, pike, points toward flies that need to stand out in stained or deeper water where flash helps a predator find the fly. Five colors, white, red, purple, yellow and blue, cover both natural baitfish tones and the brighter attractor shades some pike patterns use in low light or off-color conditions. At 1.2 ounces across five packs, there is enough material to tie a batch of flies in each color rather than running out after a handful of patterns.
What buyers say
A 4.4-star rating across 134 reviews puts this flashabou behind the 4.5-star, 110-review Hareline Natural Elk Hair but ahead of the 4.0-star, 359-review Hareline CDC28. The 50+ bought-last-month figure is a clear standout next to the two Hareline single-material packs in this comparison, both showing 0+ bought last month despite decent star ratings. That gap suggests flash material with multiple colors in one pack, aimed at a named target species like pike, moves faster off the shelf than narrower single-color or single-technique materials. With 134 reviews behind it, the pattern reads as a moderately established, currently active listing rather than either a brand-new product or a fading one.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors does the Tigofly lateral scale flashabou come in?
The 5-pack includes white, red, purple, yellow and blue, each in a 1mm crimped width, for $8.89 total. That range covers both natural baitfish tones and the brighter attractor colors some pike patterns rely on, all packed into one single order.
Is this flashabou only good for pike flies?
Pike is the only target species listed on the product, so that is the clearest match. The 1mm crimped width and five-color range, though, are common building blocks for other baitfish and predator patterns beyond pike specifically, based on the general specs given.
How does the demand for this flashabou compare to similar fly tying materials?
At 50+ units bought last month, it outpaces the two single-material Hareline packs in this comparison, both showing 0+ bought last month. Its 4.4-star rating across 134 reviews sits between the 4.0-star Hareline CDC28 and the 4.5-star Hareline Natural Elk Hair.