FLY FLOATANTS & SINKANTS

Keep your dry flies buoyant longer & get your nymphs to depth fast

The fish are rising like crazy, but after a few fish your best dry fly pattern is no longer floating? Special swim preparations will help you to get your fly dry again in no time and float up high so you can continue fishing successfully. In the same way, the buoyancy of your floating fly lines can be improved so that you can mend the line longer and more easily. Properly maintained fly lines can be cast further and are more durable. In this product category you will also find proven sinking agents to quickly bring your nymphs to depth or to degrease the tip of your dry fly leader and make it more inconspicuous. For efficient weighting of your rigs and flies, we have everything you need, from Tungsten Putty to Cheburashkas.

basic fly fishing

Pure CDC oil of the highest quality to greatly increase the floatability of your dry flies. Supplied in a practical bottle has a hole for hanging on your fishing vest. A small drop is enough to protect the artificial fly from water infiltration. Being oily based it makes a density change according to the temperature, resulting more liquid in summer and denser in winter. CDC oil is a natural product from duck glands and is particularly suitable for delicate CDC flies.

SKU: CHE102
loon outdoors

The EASY DRY of the loon outdoors is composed of highly absorbent beads that are able to dry any type of dry fly in a few moments. Simply insert the artificial fly still connected to the leader, close the lid (not completely) and shake gently for a few seconds. After this procedure you can apply any floatant product of the loon outdoors. When the blue crystals inside turn pink it means that it is time to replace the product.

SKU: CHE109
high n dry
  • Low viscosity
  • Penetrates the material
  • Suitable for CDC-flies
  • Environmental safe
SKU: CHE401
high n dry
  • 100% impregnation
  • Streamside and during tying
  • Perfect for CDC-flies
  • Environmental safe
SKU: CHE402
high n dry
  • Floatant spray
  • Easy application
  • Perfect for CDC flies
  • Environmental friendly
SKU: CHE403
high n dry
  • Floatant powder
  • Application with brush
  • Perfect for CDC flies
  • Environmentally friendly
SKU: CHE404
loon outdoors

The FLY DIP of loon outdoor is a liquid floatant that can literally bring your dry fly back to life. The artificial, still connected to the fishing leader, must be introduced inside the jar and completely immersed in the liquid for a few moments. After this procedure, the fly will be 100% waterproof, significantly increasing its floatability. This product dries very quickly, however, it is advisable to make a few false casts to dry it completely. FLY DIP is completely odorless and safe for the environment and fish.

SKU: CHE122
loon outdoors

LOCHSA from loon outdoors is a silicone gel of the highest quality. It can be used effectively on any type of dry fly, but its strong point is CDC flies. A classic gel could knead the delicate CDC feathers and ruin the appearance of your imitation, while LOCHSA is specifically designed to preserve the characteristics of the CDC by greatly increasing the floatability, even in extreme conditions. Being silicone based it keeps its density unchanged both in summer and winter.

SKU: CHE112
loon outdoors

The FLY SPRITZ from loon outdoors is a water repellent spray that is applied to dry flies to considerably increase their floating properties. To get the best out of this spray and well dry the artificial fly before use, spray the product a couple of times and make a few false castings to let it dry. Being water based it is completely safe for both the hands and the environment.

SKU: CHE106
loon outdoors

The TOP RIDE of the loon outdoors can floatant and drying your dry fly in just a few moments. Simply introduce the artificial fly still wet and connected to the leader, ajar the lid (do not close it completely) and shake gently for a few seconds. The dry fly will come out dry and waterproof ready to fish. If necessary, it will be sufficient to remove the excess powder by blowing it away or by making a few false casting. This treatment is suitable for all types of dry fly but especially recommended for delicate CDC flies.

SKU: CHE107
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Floating substances such as grease, oils and silicones increase the flotation of your fly line and dry flies. In addition, thanks to their curative function, they prolong the life of your line.

Chemical sinkers degrease the sinking leader to ensure faster submersion of wet flies, nymphs and streamers.

Mechanical sinkers are nothing more than tungsten ballasts, which are applied at an appropriate distance from the fly.