6/12/16 unknown Fly Tying Materials
- Fly Tying Material
- 33 lb
- Nylon
- 16 Colors 3/0 Thread
- More reviewed than 88%
A 16 color, 3/0 nylon thread set worth considering mainly for the color range it offers, given the listing itself carries little brand information.
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How it ranks among the 67 fly tying materials we track
4.2★ across 526 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
526 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A 90 yard fly tying thread set offered in 16 colors at a 3/0 thread weight, aimed at tiers who want a wide color range on hand for different patterns.
Both the brand and model fields in this listing read as placeholder text rather than real identifiers, so this is best treated as a generic 16 color, 3/0 thread set rather than a named product line. The nylon construction and 90 yard length point to a working supply spool rather than a single small put up.
- 16 color set
- 3/0 thread weight
- 90 yards
- Nylon construction
Who it's for
Fly tiers who want a broad color palette in one purchase and tie a variety of patterns calling for different thread colors. Less useful for someone who ties a narrow range of patterns and only needs one or two thread colors.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 16 colors covers a wide range of pattern needs
- 3/0 weight suits general fly tying work
- 90 yards supports regular tying use
- Brand and model information in the listing is unclear or missing
- 3/0 weight is not suited to very fine detail tying
Performance notes
3/0 thread is a mid weight choice, thin enough for moderate detail work while still handling everyday wrapping and tying duties. Having 16 colors in one set removes the need to buy individual spools for each pattern's color requirement.
Specifications
| Brand | 6/12/16 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Line Weight | 33 lb |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Length | 90 yards |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Nylon |
| Color | 16 Colors 3/0 Thread |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Fly |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fly tying materials.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/16 unknown Fly Tying MaterialsThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 526 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Fly Tying Materials 12 Colors Krystal Flash Ripple Flashabou FliesFly | 4.7 / 5 | 793 | 4.2 / 5 |
| 10 unknown Fly Tying Materials10 | 4.7 / 5 | 644 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Solarez 75813 Fly Tying MaterialsSolarez | 4.7 / 5 | 486 | 4.1 / 5 |
| XFISHMAN Fly-Tying-Thread-Kit-6/0-3/0 Fly Tying Supplies Fly Fishing Materials AccessoriesXFISHMAN | 4.5 / 5 | 421 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the 6/12/16 fly tying materials
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many thread colors are in this set?
16.
What weight is the thread?
3/0.
Who makes this thread set?
The listing does not provide clear brand information, only generic placeholder text.