Collection: Floatants and holders

Keeping your dry flies riding high and visible on the surface is the difference between a drag-free drift that fools a selective trout and a fly that sinks and gets ignored. Fly floatants and desiccants are essential tools in every dry fly angler's vest — and having the right product for the right situation makes a real difference on Colorado's demanding tailwaters and freestone streams.

Types of Fly Floatants

• Gel Floatants (e.g., Loon Aquel, Gink) — The classic choice. Apply a small amount to a dry fly before fishing to waterproof the hackle and dubbing. Gink is the most widely used gel floatant in the world — a tiny amount goes a long way. Best applied to a dry fly before it gets wet.
• Desiccant Powders (e.g., Frog's Fanny, Loon Top Ride) — Used to dry and revive a waterlogged fly mid-session. Shake the fly in the powder, blow off the excess, and it's fishing again. Essential for high-use patterns like Parachute Adams and Elk Hair Caddis that get slimed after multiple fish.
• Liquid Floatants — Thin, penetrating formulas that soak into CDC and delicate materials without matting fibers. Ideal for CDC emergers and soft-hackle patterns where gel would ruin the profile.
• Shake & Float Bottles — Combination desiccant and floatant in one bottle. Drop in the fly, shake, and fish. Fast and convenient for guides and anglers who don't want to fumble with multiple products.

Floatant Holders & Accessories

Floatant holders attach to your vest, pack, or lanyard for instant access without digging through pockets. Magnetic holders, retractors, and clip-on systems keep your floatant within reach so you spend more time fishing and less time searching your vest.

Stop in at 831 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO or call (970) 945-1060 for recommendations on the best floatant for your favorite dry fly patterns on the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan.