rstv2
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022
I've fly fished for 25+ years and fished all sorts of types of flies from bulk ones bought off eBay to high-end flies from specialty shops. These flies are amazingly nice and very well tied. Hackle lengths are perfect and the materials seem top notch. Came individually boxed and labeled. You will not be disappointed with these flies.
Trevor O.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
Impressed with the quality. I tie my own flies and can have difficulty with standing wings up evenly, probably the hardest challenge. Wings on these are all perfect, as is each other aspect. Real good deal for the money, especially when I'm short on time and need flies. And also because good Metz neck hackle can be real expensive, lol.
Peter R.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021
I like the variety and identification card.
Jay I.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2017
Nice selection of basic flies. If you've been trout fishing for any length of time, you probably already have most of them...but it was a great way for me to build out a new fly box.The one thing to note is the flies are a little on the big side for the North East. Lots of 12-16, which are totally usable, but if you're mainly fishing eastern streams... you'll definitely want to supplement with some smaller 18-24 dries as well.
Keir
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
Awesome!!! I just received these yesterday. After years away from fly fishing and tying, and recently moving to Maine, I decided to order a bunch of fly fishing gear to chase down some brookies. I thought I could tie pretty good flies back in the day and had every intention of going that route after I geared up, but after seeing these flies and the cost to get them, I would rather spend my time fishing than tying. All the flies came in tiny cardboard boxes, 3 to a box. None were crushed and all were perfect. Hackle and tail length, spot on. Dubbing and wings, perfect. I'm pretty picky when it comes to these things and was fully expecting just "okay" flies. These are exactly what I was looking for and have no doubt they will work out great. Another thing, I've only written one other review in my life for another product I enjoyed. I reeeally have to like something to do that!
Mark Stuart
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
If you're looking for something to cover the basic bases of dry fly fishing this is what you need, also when establishing a dry fly box this is a great way to start. I've found the quality is up to par and the value for money is above and beyond store bought products.
Carl
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
Great set of flies and even better because of the price. I had no problems whatsoever catching fish with these flies. I'm totally but pleasantly surprised and pleased. My new fly source from now on!Carl
Rotcod Nodar
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
OK, but fly fishing is too specific to the location, weather and species to be a comprehensive enough collection. I ended up consulting a guide and none of the flies in this collection were close to what the trout were taking. Perhaps in another trip these will become useful.