BBTO Crystal Flash Fly Tying Materials, 30 Colors, 30 cm

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Item weight: 0.1 Kilograms

Quick take

Crystal flash threads in 30 vibrant colors for tying flies that add flash and movement without complex techniques.

This kit packs 30 colors of crystal flash tying strands, each set about 30 cm long, in a lightweight plastic material. It suits fly tyers and lure builders who want shimmer for wings, tails, ribbing and bodies, and it also works on jigs and spinnerbaits. A wide spread of colors makes it easy to match a pattern to the water you fish.

Best for

Tying streamer and nymph patterns
Building flies that attract in low-light conditions
Learning to tie flies

Skip if

You tie only dry flies without flash
You prefer natural materials like bucktail or marabou

Strengths

30 colors provide options for nearly any water condition
Plastic material is flexible and won't break when tied tight
110 strands per color reduces waste and stretches supplies

Trade-offs

Crystal flash works best as a secondary material, not alone
Plastic material is not suitable for dry fly wings
May shed fine fibers if mishandled during tying

Fishing fit

Water: Freshwater
Saltwater
Techniques: Fly fishing
Skill level: Beginner

Specifications

Specifications
Type	fly tying material
Color sets	30
Length per set	30 cm
Strands per set	110

Updated 20 October 2026