Dry Fly Powder Dry Shake Holder

[David L. Darnell]

I haven’t found anything that I’m happy with, what do you use to hold your container if you don’t carry it in a vest.

[john switow]

I love this thing, have had it for 3 or 4 years now.
http://littleriveroutfitters.com/store/product.php?productid=17669&cat=1009&page=1

If the paste didn’t work, it is made by Stream Works.

[Douglas Barnes]

I don’t know about no holder, but I’ll never have to buy the powder again after buying a quart from this outfit for about $6. Lifetime supply.  Hydrophobic fumed silica epoxy

[Zach Matthews]

Doug –

How do you use that stuff?

[Douglas Barnes]

Zach, I use it to refill the overpriced “dry shake” containers I used to buy at fly shops. It’s the exact same stuff.  An ordinary 35mm film canister will work too (You remember those, right?  ;)). Throw in a few of desiccant packet beads that come with electronics nowadays and you’re good to go. Refills for life @ $5. Perfect!

You can find the link right beneath the fly fisherman testimonials and the microscope image of the stuff. Look for “order now via online storefront, section 5-thickeners/fillers”.  

[john michael white]

Good Question.

[Roy Conley]

Doug –

How do you use that stuff?  Also, which one in the link you sent is the actual product?

Zach

With CDC flies just put the fly into the powder container shake and rub it in after you remove fly.  For traditional dries, I use Aquel 1st and once the fly starts sinking I refresh the dry with the powder.  

Best stuff out there and $8.00 will get you a 20 year supply.  Just do not breath the stuff in.  Since it does not combine with water, your lungs have a hard time getting the stuff back out.  IE. only use out of doors.

Roy

[Bryan Gregson]

I don’t know about no holder, but I’ll never have to buy the powder again after buying a quart from this outfit for about $6. Lifetime supply.  Hydrophobic fumed silica epoxy  kids, that’s the ticket. I highly recommend the same for everyone:

http://www.epoxyproducts.com/2_fillers.html

Ditto on the recommendation…love it!

[josh owens]

I have a diabetic friend who gives me his test strip vials. Similiar to a film canister. I punch out a foam disk and glue it to the lid and fill the canister with Frogs Fanny. Keep 2-5 flies in the foam, when you are ready to use give it a quick shake, tap the top to remove excess and remove fly.

I really prefer Gink but after having two bottles expload on my waders and 1 in my luggage I have started using the powders a lot more.

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