Port_D_Guy Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 I've watched few videos and nobody wants to say which the best. So far it seems gel and the powder to up keep work best with plenty of false casting inbetween. Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 I have both but do prefer the Loon Top ride (dry desiccant)...With the dry you can still use it on flys with CDC wings and not "glue" the wing together.. Port_D_Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted April 30 Author Report Share Posted April 30 55 minutes ago, Dave said: I have both but do prefer the Loon Top ride (dry desiccant)...With the dry you can still use it on flys with CDC wings and not "glue" the wing together.. Where do you find that? I'd prefer to keep the profile of the fly as intended when match the hatch becomes important enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, Port_D_Guy said: Where do you find that? I'd prefer to keep the profile of the fly as intended when match the hatch becomes important enough. Loonoutdoors basspro (Barrie) amazon Maybe some fly shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted May 1 Author Report Share Posted May 1 10 hours ago, Tyler0420 said: Loonoutdoors basspro (Barrie) amazon Maybe some fly shops. Not around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Here is a Guelph fly shop https://thefirstcast.ca and a Toronto one https://www.driftoutfitters.com.... Sail in Burlington has a small fly fishing section...Bass Pro carries some essentials as well.. Here's contact through Facebook for Johns Fly materials..http://www.johnsflymaterials.com and his email jrjfm@aol.com . John is a small independent in London and offers good prices and is very well stocked.... Port_D_Guy and Tyler0420 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted May 2 Author Report Share Posted May 2 BPS is closest for me. I'll see what they have and how much $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 Lypsyl (hypo alergenic) lip balm( unflavored) works great. $1.25 @ dollar tree! Try it! Port_D_Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 And just so as you know, there are two types of "floatant" ...... one, usually in the form of a liquid or paste, that you apply to the fly before fishing. However, over a period of time the fly will become less bouyant at which point you would use the second type which is actually a dessicant and will dry the fly out somewhat enabling it to float again. This too will become less effective after a while at which point you tie on another fly, dress it with liquid/paste and continue as above. Another use for the paste is to dress your flyline and/or leader to help it ride high on the water surface. This is generally used in stillwater situations to help detect subtle strikes that you may not feel. You watch the end of your line or leader like a hawk and if it twitches, strike. Port_D_Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted June 12 Report Share Posted June 12 This was a big name in fly and line floatants when I first started out, you had to dress a silk line to make it float Tyler0420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted June 12 Report Share Posted June 12 Ha ha, that's a blast from the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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