3D Fish Eyes-693 Fly Tying Materials Review
Our verdict
The 3D Fish Eyes-693 fly tying kit costs $9.99 and packs 693 pieces of mixed 3D, 4D and 5D eyes into one order, a volume that undercuts every per-piece rival here. With a 4.8 star average across 26 reviews and 100+ bought last month, it earns a spot in any tier stocking multiple eye sizes at once.
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Fly tiers who go through eye sizes fast and want a bulk 693-piece mix of 3D, 4D and 5D sizes in one $9.99 order, plus anyone who wants a tweezer included for handling the small pieces.
Skip if
Skip it if you only tie one or two fly patterns a season and do not need hundreds of spare eyes sitting in a box, or if you want a single specific size rather than a mixed 3D/4D/5D assortment.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 3 Ounces
- Size Mix Size 3D/4D/5D
- Color 693pcs
- Pieces 693
- Feature tweezer
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 26 owner ratings
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Popularity0.2/5
26 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 that runs low on eyes mid-season is a familiar problem, and the 3D Fish Eyes-693 kit is built to solve it in one purchase. For $9.99, it ships 693 pieces in a mixed 3D, 4D and 5D size range, plastic construction, and a total weight of 3 ounces, plus a tweezer for placing the small pieces without fumbling.
Compared to the other fly tying materials in this set, the price per piece here is hard to match. Hareline's CDC28 runs $7.95 for a single pack, its Natural Elk Hair sits at $3.95 for one piece, and the NB377 costs $18.06 for a single unit. None of those match the sheer count this kit delivers for under $10, even though they serve different tying needs than eyes alone.
The rating pattern backs up the value angle: 4.8 stars across 26 reviews with 100+ bought last month suggests steady, satisfied demand at this price point. It suits anglers tying streamers, poppers or any pattern that calls for eyes in bulk, and the mixed sizing means one order covers several fly styles instead of restocking a single size repeatedly.
Pros
- 693 pieces per order at $9.99, among the lowest per-piece cost of the fly tying materials compared here
- Mixed 3D, 4D and 5D sizing covers multiple fly patterns from one purchase
- 4.8 star average across 26 reviews, the highest rating of the four fly tying materials listed
- 100+ bought last month signals active, ongoing demand
- Tweezer included for placing small eyes without extra tools
- Lightweight at 3 ounces total, easy to store in a tackle bag
Cons
- Only 26 reviews total, a much smaller sample than Hareline's CDC28 (359) or NB377 (550)
- Plastic construction only, no alternative material listed
- Mixed size assortment means less control over getting a specific single size
- No stated target species or technique specs, unlike some competing fly tying materials
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3 Ounces |
| Size | Mix Size 3D/4D/5D |
| Color | 693pcs |
| Pieces | 693 |
| Feature | tweezer |
Performance notes
The 693-piece count is the headline spec here, and it changes how a fly tyer stocks a bench. Instead of buying single packs of one eye size the way the Hareline CDC28 or Natural Elk Hair packs are sold, this kit spreads 3D, 4D and 5D sizes across one 3-ounce plastic assortment, so a single order covers small panfish flies through larger streamer patterns without a second purchase. The included tweezer matters more than it looks on paper, since eyes in this size range are easy to drop or misplace when working at a tying vise. Plastic construction keeps the total weight to 3 ounces, light enough that the whole kit fits in a tackle bag pocket alongside line and leader spools. The tradeoff is that buyers get a fixed mix rather than choosing an exact size ratio, so tyers who need mostly one size may end up with leftover eyes in the sizes they use less.
What buyers say
A 4.8 star average across 26 reviews is a strong rating, though the review count is modest next to the Hareline NB377's 550 reviews or the CDC28's 359. That smaller sample means the average carries less statistical weight than the pricier competitors, but 100+ units bought last month is a meaningful demand signal for a niche fly tying accessory, and it outpaces the bought-last-month figures for every other product in this set, including the NB377's 50+. Taken together, the pattern reads as a smaller but consistently satisfied buyer base rather than a mass-market item, the kind of adoption curve typical for a specialty tying supply that spreads mostly through word of mouth among tyers rather than broad retail visibility.
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Frequently asked questions
How many eyes come in the 3D Fish Eyes-693 kit?
The kit ships 693 pieces total in a mixed 3D, 4D and 5D size range, weighing 3 ounces altogether. That count is spread across sizes rather than sold as a single uniform size, so the exact number of any one size will be lower than 693.
Does the kit include a tool for handling the eyes?
Yes, a tweezer is listed as an included feature alongside the 693 pieces. Given how small individual 3D and 4D eyes can be, a dedicated tweezer makes it easier to place them accurately on a fly pattern without relying on fingers alone, especially when working through a large mixed-size assortment.
How does the price compare to other fly tying eye and material options?
At $9.99 for 693 pieces, it costs less overall than the $18.06 Hareline NB377 or the $7.95 CDC28, while delivering far more raw material per order. The tradeoff is a smaller review base at 26 reviews compared to several hundred for those other listings.