What process do you utilize for prepping your dry flies? Part 1 of 3 dry fly tips. To keep dry flies floating effectively, anglers commonly use floatants, desiccants, and proper fly handling techniques. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular and effective dry fly applications: ⸻ 🔹 1. Gel or Paste Floatants These are applied before the first cast—do not use them once the fly is wet. Popular Products: • Loon Aquel • Gink (by Gehrke’s) • Dry Magic (by Tiemco) ✅ Best for: CDC flies, hackled dries,

To keep dry flies floating effectively, you need to keep them dry, clean, and well-treated. Here’s the best multi-step approach used by experienced anglers: ⸻ ✅ 1. Start with a Water-Resistant Fly • Use dry flies tied with buoyant materials like CDC (Cul de Canard), deer hair, or foam. • Avoid touching the fly too much with your fingers (especially if they’re oily or wet), as this can ruin the natural floatation. ⸻ ✅ 2. Apply a Floatant Properly • Use a gel floatant (like Gink, Loon Aquel, or Fl

The art and science of dry fly fishing - ‘The Fish and the Fly’ on Fishing TV Click the link to watch now! https://www.fishingtv.com/video/the-fish-and-the-fly-1-dry-flies/ This is a movie about fishing the dry fly. We join Morten Oeland on a number of trips to different waters in Denmark, Greenland, Germany, New Zealand and Swedish Lapland. We take a close look as he finds the insects the trout are feeding on, and when he chooses the right imitation in every situation. With underwater cameras w