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Strike Indicators Fly Fishing, 24 PCS EVA Fly Fishing Floats, Review
Our verdict
At $6.99 for 24 EVA strike indicators, this set holds a 4.3-star rating across a modest 23 reviews, with 100-plus units bought last month. That's a smaller review sample than most of the field, but the low per-piece cost and steady demand make it a reasonable budget pick for fly anglers who lose indicators often.
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Fly anglers who go through strike indicators quickly and want a low-cost 24-piece bulk pack in orange, rather than paying more per unit for a small set of general-purpose bobbers.
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Skip this if you want a float backed by a large review history, since 23 reviews is a thin sample compared to the 433 and 495 review counts other bobbers in this category carry.
- Color Orange
- Priced 39% below the category median ($11.49 across 56 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.1/5
overall
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 23 owner ratings
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Popularity0.3/5
23 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
Fly fishing on brushy water means losing strike indicators to snags, low branches, and break-offs more often than losing an actual fly. That's the gap this 24-piece EVA set is built to fill, selling for $6.99 in orange, a color chosen for visibility against moving water rather than fish appeal.
Against the other bobbers in this comparison, this pack is priced closest to the Torpedo TPS-1/3, which sells 3 clear plastic pieces at $4.19 and is also marketed toward fly fishing. This EVA set includes far more pieces for less than double the price, but its review base is thinner, 23 reviews compared to 128 for the Torpedo pack, 433 for the Thill AF-SLIP, and 495 for the closest weighted foam competitor. The 4.3-star average is also the lowest of the group so far, though still solidly positive.
With 100-plus units bought last month, there's steady but modest current demand. For fly anglers who prioritize having a large stock of cheap, replaceable indicators over a longer track record of reviews, the price-per-piece math favors this set. Buyers who want more review history to lean on before trusting a float brand may prefer the better-established options in this list.
Pros
- 24 pieces per pack keeps the per-unit cost low at $6.99 total
- EVA foam construction is lightweight for fly line setups
- Orange coloring is built for high visibility against water
- 100+ bought last month shows the listing is currently active
- 4.3-star average is still a solidly positive rating overall
Cons
- 23 reviews is a thin sample size next to competitors with 128 to 495 reviews
- 4.3 stars is the lowest average rating among the bobbers compared here
- No material specs beyond color are listed for size or weight
- Smaller purchase volume (100+) than the top sellers in this category (500+)
Specifications
| Color | Orange |
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Performance notes
EVA foam is a common material for strike indicators because it floats high and resists waterlogging better than some foam alternatives, which matters on longer drifts where a soaked indicator sinks and stops signaling a bite. Orange is one of the higher-visibility color choices for tracking a drift against glare or fast current, similar in purpose to the bright colors used across most of the bobbers in this comparison. At 24 pieces per pack, the set is built around volume rather than per-piece durability, which fits fly fishing situations where indicators are expected to be lost to snags or break-offs regularly. There's no listed weight or size spec here, which makes it harder to judge exactly how this compares on the water to sized options like the Torpedo TPS-1/3's 1/8oz clear floats.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star average is respectable but is the softest rating in this comparison, sitting behind the Torpedo TPS-1/3 and the weighted foam 10-pack, both at 4.6 stars, and further behind the Thill AF-SLIP and Saddle FR520, both at 4.7. The gap is easier to read in context of the review count. With only 23 reviews, a handful of negative experiences move the average more than they would on a listing with hundreds of reviews. The 100-plus bought last month figure shows the product is still selling at a reasonable pace, just not at the volume of the 500-plus figures posted by the two top sellers in this category.
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Frequently asked questions
How many strike indicators are in this pack?
The pack includes 24 EVA foam strike indicators in orange, priced at $6.99 total. That works out to a low per-piece cost, useful for fly anglers who expect to lose several indicators per outing to snags or break-offs on the water.
Why does this pack have fewer reviews than other bobbers?
With 23 reviews, this listing has a smaller review history than competitors like the Thill AF-SLIP's 433 or the 495-review weighted foam pack. That doesn't necessarily mean lower quality, but it does mean less data to judge consistency from, so the 4.3-star average carries more weight per review.
Is this a good choice for fly fishing specifically?
Yes, it is marketed and built specifically as a strike indicator set for fly fishing, using EVA foam and a bright orange color for drift visibility, which differs from general-purpose bobbers like the weighted foam or vinyl options aimed at bait and spin fishing.