07-26-2006, 11:14 AM
[black][size 3]Hey Kent,[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I'm glad you and Billy are getting into some fly fishing.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Like was mentioned, fly floatant of the liquid type, works best when applied to an already dry fly. When I use it, I put a tiny drop on my fingers and rub them together. Then I apply the floatant sparingly to the fly. Let it sit for a while(30-60 minutes) before use. You only want to coat the surface of the fly - not soak the material. Putting too much on will make your fly sink.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]OK, now that the fly is already wet. This is what I generally would do. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]1. Do a couple of false casts then take the fly, and gently blow off any water on the fly, [/size][/black]
[black][size 3]2. Grab the tippit(leader) about 2-3 inches above the fly and shake it vigorously(like extinuishing the flame on a match). [/size][/black]
[black][size 3]3. Next, there is a dry powder(I can't remember the brand names off hand, but, it's actually like that Silicon Gel desicant packet you get in electronic devices) that can remove most of the moisture from your fly. Place the fly in the powder(usually it comes in a small plastic container with a slit in the top for the leader). close the top of the container and shake vigorously. Let the dust settle for a few seconds before taking the fly out. remove the fly and shake it out in the open air for a couple of seconds. Then, let sit for a few minutes before using again(take this opportunity to change out the fly - I usually try to have several flies on deck and ready to rotate every few minutes). Before reusing that first fly, sparingly reapply the floatant(liquid or paste). [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I'm glad you and Billy are getting into some fly fishing.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Like was mentioned, fly floatant of the liquid type, works best when applied to an already dry fly. When I use it, I put a tiny drop on my fingers and rub them together. Then I apply the floatant sparingly to the fly. Let it sit for a while(30-60 minutes) before use. You only want to coat the surface of the fly - not soak the material. Putting too much on will make your fly sink.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]OK, now that the fly is already wet. This is what I generally would do. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]1. Do a couple of false casts then take the fly, and gently blow off any water on the fly, [/size][/black]
[black][size 3]2. Grab the tippit(leader) about 2-3 inches above the fly and shake it vigorously(like extinuishing the flame on a match). [/size][/black]
[black][size 3]3. Next, there is a dry powder(I can't remember the brand names off hand, but, it's actually like that Silicon Gel desicant packet you get in electronic devices) that can remove most of the moisture from your fly. Place the fly in the powder(usually it comes in a small plastic container with a slit in the top for the leader). close the top of the container and shake vigorously. Let the dust settle for a few seconds before taking the fly out. remove the fly and shake it out in the open air for a couple of seconds. Then, let sit for a few minutes before using again(take this opportunity to change out the fly - I usually try to have several flies on deck and ready to rotate every few minutes). Before reusing that first fly, sparingly reapply the floatant(liquid or paste). [/size][/black]
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