Shimazaki Dry Shake Powder

The Shimazaki Dry Shake Powder (also known as Shimazaki Dry Shake Original or Umpqua Shimazaki Dry Shake) is a premium powdered fly floatant and desiccant widely regarded as one of the best for restoring soggy or waterlogged dry flies during fishing. Originally developed by Japanese fly-tying innovator Shimazaki and distributed by Tiemco/Umpqua, it combines powerful water absorption with a hydrophobic coating to make flies float high and naturally again—cast after cast.

Key features include:

• Dual-action formula — acts as a desiccant to instantly remove moisture from soaked, slimed, or matted flies (even CDC, parachutes, and traditional hackle dries), while applying a water-repellent microparticle coating that traps air for superior buoyancy
• Easy use — simply place the fly (tippet still attached) in the shaker bottle, close the lid, and shake vigorously for a few seconds; excess powder can be tapped or blown off
• Safe for delicate materials — effective on CDC feathers without clumping or ruining natural oils when used correctly
• Size: Typically 25 g (≈0.88 oz) container with a convenient shaker top
• Versatility — works on new flies for extra flotation or saturated ones for quick revival; ideal for trout, grayling, or any dry-fly fishing where realistic presentation matters

Anglers praise its fast drying power, long-lasting effect (often outperforms liquid floatants on tough days), and ability to handle repeated dunkings without reapplication—making it a staple in fly boxes for technical dry-fly work or when fish are picky about high-floating patterns.

A must-have, high-performance dry-fly essential—quick, effective, and trusted for keeping flies riding high all day.