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Tigofly 12 pcs 12 Colors UV Silicone Tube 1/8" ID Review
Our verdict
The Tigofly 12 pcs 12 Colors UV Silicone Tube costs $9.49 and holds a 4.2-star average across 160 reviews, with 50+ units bought last month. At 1/8 inch inner diameter across 12 distinct colors, it covers a wide range of fly bodies and heads without needing a separate tube purchase for each shade.
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Tyers who like building fly bodies or heads from UV-reactive silicone tubing and want a dozen colors on hand at once, rather than ordering single-color tube packs one at a time for every new pattern idea.
Skip if
Tyers who work almost exclusively with natural, non-synthetic materials or who never tie UV-style patterns will not get much use from this set. At $9.49 for 12 pieces, it is built around variety, not a single dedicated color.
Our scorecard
4.2/5
overall
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 160 owner ratings
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Popularity1.5/5
160 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 fly box built around just one or two body colors runs thin fast once conditions change or a new pattern calls for something different. The Tigofly 12 pcs 12 Colors UV Silicone Tube set covers that gap with a full dozen colors in one $9.49 order, all sized at 1/8 inch inner diameter.
Silicone tube in this size range is typically slid over a hook shank or thread base to form a segmented, translucent body, a common technique for scud, worm and egg patterns as well as some UV-triggered attractor flies. Having 12 distinct colors on hand means a tyer can match body color to water clarity or target species without waiting on a reorder for a single missing shade.
At 4.2 stars across 160 reviews, this tube set matches the Hareline NB377's rating, sits below the 4.5-star Hareline Natural Elk Hair, and rates above the 4.0-star Hareline CDC28. It also holds 50+ units bought last month, the same demand tier as the pricier $18.06 NB377. For $9.49, a 12-color set spreads that price across a wide range of body options rather than concentrating it in one shade.
Pros
- 12 distinct colors in one $9.49 set, more color variety than any single-color competing pack in this comparison.
- 1/8 inch inner diameter is a standard size for segmented body and egg-style patterns.
- 50+ units bought last month matches the demand pace of the pricier $18.06 Hareline NB377.
- One order covers a wide color range instead of separate purchases per shade.
- 160 reviews behind a 4.2-star average gives a reasonably sized sample to judge consistency.
- UV-reactive silicone material adds an attractor option beyond standard natural-fiber fly bodies.
Cons
- 4.2-star rating is the lowest among the fly-tying materials in this comparison, tied with the Hareline NB377.
- 160 reviews is a smaller sample than the 359-review Hareline CDC28 or 550-review Hareline NB377.
- Fixed 1/8 inch inner diameter means tyers needing a different tube size must order separately.
- No material composition detail beyond silicone and UV-reactive framing was provided in the listing.
- 12 colors in one set may include shades a given pattern never calls for, leaving some pieces unused.
Performance notes
Silicone tube at 1/8 inch inner diameter is sized to slide over a hook shank or a thread underbody, then get segmented with thread wraps to build a jointed, translucent body, a construction method common to scud, worm, egg and some UV attractor patterns. The UV-reactive framing means the material is built to fluoresce or brighten under low light or in stained water, a trait some anglers look for on overcast days or in deeper, darker runs where standard colors read less visibly. Having 12 colors in one $9.49 set means a tyer can move from a natural olive or tan body to a bright pink or chartreuse attractor without reordering a single tube. Because the diameter is fixed at 1/8 inch, the set is best suited to hook sizes that match that tubing width rather than very small or very large patterns outside that range.
What buyers say
A 4.2-star average across 160 reviews ties this tube set with the 4.2-star, 550-review Hareline NB377, though with a smaller review sample. It sits below the 4.5-star Hareline Natural Elk Hair and above the 4.0-star Hareline CDC28. The 50+ bought-last-month figure matches the NB377's pace and stands well ahead of the two Hareline single-material packs, both showing 0+ bought last month despite decent ratings. For a $9.49 multi-color set, that combination, a mid-range rating paired with active, ongoing purchases, suggests steady interest from tyers who value color variety over chasing the single highest-rated option in this comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
How many colors does the Tigofly UV silicone tube set include?
The set includes 12 pieces in 12 distinct colors, all at a 1/8 inch inner diameter, for $9.49 total. That range lets a tyer match body color to water clarity or pattern style without ever ordering single-color silicone tubes separately.
What is UV silicone tube used for in fly tying?
It typically slides over a hook shank or thread base to form a segmented, translucent body, a technique common to scud, worm, egg and UV attractor patterns. The UV-reactive material is meant to stand out more in low light or stained water conditions.
Is the Tigofly UV silicone tube set a strong seller compared to other fly tying materials?
With 50+ units bought last month and a 4.2-star rating across 160 reviews, it sells at the same pace as the pricier $18.06 Hareline NB377, and it stays well ahead of two Hareline single-material packs, both showing 0+ bought last month.