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Zebra Midges for Fly Fishing 12 Pack - Hook Size Review
Our verdict
The Zebra Midges 12-pack is a fine buy at $16.99 if you specifically need size 18-22 patterns, but at roughly $1.42 per fly it costs more than twice as much as the $7.99 Elk 1000 or BH 1002 dozens, and its 30-review count is a fraction of their 284 and 512 review totals.
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Anglers tying on size 18-22 midge patterns for technical trout water, who want a metal-hook wet fly with an assorted color range and don't mind paying more per fly for that specific small size.
Skip if
Skip it if you just want a general-purpose dozen of trout wet flies for the lowest price, since the Elk 1000 and BH 1002 both sell for $7.99 with far larger review bases at 284 and 512.
- Material Metal
- Target Species Trout
- Technique Straight Eye Hook
- Size 4X(18-22)
- Color Assorted
- Pieces 12
- Priced 31% above the category median ($12.99 across 17 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.1/5
overall
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 30 owner ratings
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Popularity0.6/5
30 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
Picture a tailwater in late fall, low and clear, trout keyed in on tiny midge larvae drifting just under the surface. That is the moment the Zebra Midges 12-pack is built for. Tied on a straight eye hook in metal, sized down to 4X, 18-22, and sold in assorted colors, this dozen is aimed squarely at technical trout water rather than general attractor fishing.
At $16.99 for 12 flies, the per-fly cost runs close to $1.42, noticeably higher than the $7.99 dozens from Elk 1000 and BH 1002, which work out to about $0.67 each. Those two also carry far more review volume, 284 and 512 respectively, against 30 for the Zebra Midges. The 36-count SPJ000187 box splits the difference at $29.99, or roughly $0.83 per fly, with a 4.6-star average across 105 reviews.
The Zebra Midges still holds a 4.2-star average and Amazon lists 100+ bought in the past month, so demand exists even with a smaller review sample. For anglers who specifically need the 18-22 size range for trout, that narrower focus can justify the higher per-fly price. For anyone fishing more general wet-fly patterns, the cheaper dozens are the better starting point.
Pros
- Metal construction on a straight eye hook designed for durable trout presentations.
- Size 4X (18-22) targets the small midge patterns that larger wet-fly dozens skip.
- Assorted colors give 12 flies in a single pack instead of one shade.
- 4.2-star average across 30 reviews shows consistent satisfaction despite the smaller sample.
- Amazon marks 100+ bought in the past month, so it is actively selling.
- InStock availability means no waiting on backorder before a trip.
Cons
- At $16.99 for 12 flies, it costs about $1.42 each, more than double the $7.99 dozens from Elk 1000 and BH 1002.
- Only 30 reviews back it, far short of the 284 and 512 review counts on the cheaper wet-fly dozens.
- Targets trout only, with no listed alternate species like the Elk 1000 and BH 1002 cover.
- The 36 SPJ000187 box beats it on both rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and per-fly cost ($0.83 vs $1.42).
Specifications
| Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Target Species | Trout |
| Technique | Straight Eye Hook |
| Size | 4X(18-22) |
| Color | Assorted |
| Pieces | 12 |
Performance notes
The straight eye hook and metal build point toward a fly meant to sit correctly in the water column rather than snag on hookset, and the 4X, 18-22 sizing is small even by wet-fly standards, the range anglers reach for when trout are feeding on actual midges rather than larger baitfish or attractor patterns. Assorted colors in a 12-pack spread that size range across a few color options instead of committing a whole dozen to one shade, which matters more on technical water where trout can be selective. Compare that to the Elk 1000 and BH 1002, both listed for Trout, Bass, Bluegill and Pike with Caddis or Spear Point hook styles built for broader attractor work. The Zebra Midges read as a narrower, more technical tool: a smaller size range and a single target species, built for a specific situation rather than an all-around box filler.
What buyers say
A 4.2-star average across 30 reviews is a solid but thin sample, the kind of number that can shift a few tenths with just a handful of new reviews either way. Amazon's 100+ bought in the past month signals real, ongoing demand even without a deep review history, which suggests newer buyers or a recent listing rather than a stale one. That combination, decent rating plus active recent purchases plus a small review base, reads as a niche product finding its specific audience rather than a mainstream seller. The much larger review counts on the Elk 1000 (284) and BH 1002 (512) suggest those dozens have simply been on the market longer or moved more total units, not necessarily that they perform better per fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Zebra Midges 12-pack cost per fly?
At $16.99 for 12 flies, each one works out to roughly $1.42. That is more than double the per-fly price of the $7.99 dozens from Elk 1000 and BH 1002, though those come in a Caddis or Spear Point style rather than the straight eye hook and 18-22 midge sizing this pack offers.
What size and species is this fly pack designed for?
The pack lists a 4X, 18-22 hook size on a metal, straight eye hook, and targets trout specifically. That is a narrower species focus than the Elk 1000 and BH 1002, both listed for trout, bass, bluegill and pike, so this pack reads as purpose-built for technical trout water rather than multi-species fishing.
Is the Zebra Midges 12-pack worth it compared to cheaper wet flies?
It depends on the size you need. The Elk 1000 and BH 1002 both cost $7.99 with far more reviews, 284 and 512, and cover more species. If size 18-22 midge patterns for trout are what you are after, the Zebra Midges 12-pack fills that gap even at a higher per-fly price.