Loon Easy Dry Fly Floatant - The Perfect Fly Store

A dry fly angler's best friend. Top Ride brings flies back from the dead and keeps them riding on top. 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 Top Ride Floatant

FLOATANT - The Basics

Is there Really “One Dry Fly Floatant to Rule Them All”? – Dark Skies Fly Fishing

This premium gel floatant is the world’s best fly floatant. Aquel is long lasting, silicon based and won’t melt when it’s hot or harden when it’s cold. Furthermore, it masks human odor and won’t leave any slick on even the calmest water. (Pronounced “ahh kwel”). Premium dry fly gel floatant Temperature stable Silicon based Will not leave oil slick on water Official floatant of Fly Fishing Team USA Masks human scent Prior to first cast, apply desired amount of Aquel to fly.

Loon Aquel Floatant

Gehrke’s Gink is the first safe, commercially offered dry fly dressing that floated flies repeatedly. It is a liquid emulsifier that permeates deep into the body material of dry flies, and it either coats synthetics or penetrates fur or feather. Upon contact with cold water, it becomes a clear, invisible gel that keeps dry flies or streaking streamers from getting wet. The product has unique features and functions and has a specific gravity of 0.77%, making it lighter than water.