BBTO 30 Set Fly Tying Kit, Fly Tying Materials 30 Review
Our verdict
The BBTO 30 Set Fly Tying Kit costs $15.99 and holds a 4.5-star average across 177 reviews, with 50+ units bought last month. Built from crystal and plastic materials in multicolor finishes across 30 pieces, and listed with bass as the target species, it gives tyers a broad materials starter set in one order.
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Tyers building a bass fly collection who want a broad multicolor materials set, crystal and plastic pieces across 30 count, in one $15.99 order rather than sourcing each material type from a separate specialty pack.
Skip if
Tyers targeting species other than bass, or those who only need one specific material rather than a 30-piece mixed set, should look elsewhere. At $15.99, the value is in variety, not a single dedicated material.
- Material Crystal, Plastic
- Weight 0.1 Kilograms
- Target Species Bass
- Size 30 cm
- Color Multicolor
- Pieces 30
- Priced 60% above the category median ($9.99 across 67 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 177 owner ratings
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Popularity1.8/5
177 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
Starting a bass fly collection from scratch usually means buying a handful of separate materials before a single fly gets tied. The BBTO 30 Set Fly Tying Kit shortcuts that with 30 pieces of crystal and plastic material in multicolor finishes for $15.99, built around bass as the listed target species.
Crystal-style flash material and plastic components are common building blocks for bass flies, adding both flash and body bulk to patterns meant to draw strikes in warm, often stained water. At 0.1 kilograms total weight and a listed size of 30 cm, the kit packs a meaningful amount of material into a compact set rather than a token sample pack. Multicolor finishes mean a tyer can match material color to water clarity or the specific bass pattern being built.
At 4.5 stars across 177 reviews with 50+ units bought last month, this kit rates above the 4.2-star Hareline NB377 and the 4.0-star Hareline CDC28, and it ties the 4.5-star Hareline Natural Elk Hair while drawing more reviews, 177 versus 110. For $15.99, a 30-piece bass-focused set undercuts the $18.06 Hareline NB377 while carrying a comparable or higher rating.
Pros
- 30 pieces of crystal and plastic material in multicolor finishes cover a range of bass fly needs in one $15.99 order.
- 4.5-star rating across 177 reviews ties the highest rating among the fly-tying materials in this comparison.
- Listed target species of bass gives a clear starting point for anglers building a bass-specific fly box.
- 50+ units bought last month puts it in the same active demand tier as the pricier Hareline NB377.
- At $15.99, it undercuts the $18.06 Hareline NB377 while matching or beating its star rating.
- 0.1 kilogram total weight across 30 pieces suggests a reasonably substantial materials set, not a token sample.
Cons
- 177 reviews is a smaller sample than the 359-review Hareline CDC28 or the 550-review Hareline NB377.
- Target species listed is bass only, so anglers tying for trout or other species get no species-specific guidance from the listing.
- Crystal and plastic materials may not suit tyers who prefer natural fiber materials exclusively.
- 30 mixed pieces means some materials in the set may go unused if a tyer only ties a narrow range of patterns.
- No breakdown is given of how the 30 pieces split across different material types within the kit.
Specifications
| Material | Crystal, Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Size | 30 cm |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Pieces | 30 |
Performance notes
A 30-piece mixed materials kit built from crystal and plastic components is meant to cover several stages of tying a bass fly at once, from flash accents to body bulk, rather than supplying just one material type. The kit's 0.1 kilogram total weight across 30 pieces points to a reasonably substantial materials set rather than a handful of sample-sized scraps. Listed at a size of 30 cm, individual pieces appear to run long enough to cut down to multiple fly-length sections rather than being pre-cut to a single fly's dimensions. Multicolor finishes mean the crystal and plastic pieces span more than one shade, letting a tyer match material color to water clarity, light conditions or a specific bass pattern's color scheme without needing to buy each color separately. Since bass is the listed target species, the mix of materials here leans toward patterns built for warm-water, often stained conditions rather than technical, clear-water presentations.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 177 reviews ties this kit with the 4.5-star, 110-review Hareline Natural Elk Hair for the top rating in this comparison, and puts it ahead of the 4.2-star Hareline NB377 and the 4.0-star Hareline CDC28. The 50+ bought-last-month figure matches the pace of the pricier $18.06 NB377, while the two Hareline single-material packs show 0+ bought last month despite solid ratings. For a $15.99 multi-material bass kit, a high rating paired with steady recent purchases and a review count above the Elk Hair pack suggests broader, more consistent appeal than a narrow single-material product would typically draw.
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Frequently asked questions
What materials and colors are included in the BBTO 30-piece fly tying kit?
The kit includes 30 pieces made of crystal and plastic materials in multicolor finishes, weighing 0.1 kilograms total, all for $15.99. Bass is listed as the target species, making this a broad starter set for tyers focused on bass fly patterns specifically.
How does this fly tying kit's price compare to the Hareline NB377?
This BBTO kit costs $15.99 versus $18.06 for the Hareline NB377, undercutting it by about two dollars per order. It also carries a higher 4.5-star rating across 177 reviews, compared to the NB377's 4.2 stars across 550 reviews, while both sell at a 50+ bought-last-month pace.
Does the sales data suggest this fly tying kit is worth buying?
With 50+ units bought last month and a 4.5-star rating across 177 reviews, it shows a steady, active sales pattern at $15.99. That combination puts it ahead of two Hareline single-material packs in this comparison, both showing 0+ bought last month despite decent ratings.