Fly fishers know that the key to getting that perfect cast and hook lies in the little details. One such crucial detail is ensuring your dry fly remains afloat, looking enticing enough for the fish to bite. Thanks to fly floatants, we can achieve this with ease. Here's a breakdown of the different types of fly floatants and their benefits.
Types of Fly Floatants
Liquid Floatants
Fly Agra: Definitely one of the best out there. Perfect for pre-treatment, this floatant guarantees long hours of floating, even in rough waters. And with a humorous warning of a fly staying up for more than 4 hours, you know you're in for a treat!
High N Dry Liquid Floatant: A top-notch product designed especially for those who prefer dipping their fly into a container. The liquid ensures a quick application, providing a moisture-resistant barrier. Perfect for floating large Stimulators and Hoppers tied with foam. What sets this apart is its eco-friendly formula.
Gel Floatants:
High N Dry Gel Floatant: For fly-fishers who prefer dressing their flies manually, this gel floatant is ideal. Especially effective on CDC materials, it's environmentally friendly and provides optimal performance. This gel floatant is simply the best you'll ever use!
Gink: A classic that sets the bar high. Perfect for flies, leaders, tippets, and fly lines, Gink ensures they all remain afloat. Especially useful for braided and furled leaders, Gink remains our best-selling floatant.
Powdered Floatant and Desiccant:
High N Dry Powdered Floatant and Desiccant: Perfect for reviving drowned flies, it complements both gel and liquid floatants. Its shake and dry mechanism, coupled with blue indicator crystals, ensures that you always know when it's time for a change. Retailing at just $9.99 for a 2.5 oz. container, it offers unmatched value.
Loon Top Ride Floatant: Loon Top Ride fly floatant is known as "Shake and Bake" by world class guides, this desiccant (drying agent) and powder floatant is fast and easy to use. A fly (still attached to the leader) goes in wet, and a few shakes later comes out dry and coated with a powder floatant.
Loon Easy Dry Fly Floatant: Another fantastic product for reviving flies. The unique feature is its blue indicator beads that turn pink, letting you know when it's time for a new bottle. An easy-to-use shake application ensures your fly is ready for floatant in no time.
