Fly-care accessories for fishing
( number of products: 3 )Small fly-care accessories solve practical problems on the water: drying a waterlogged dry fly, keeping a recently used fly outside the box until it is ready to store, or carrying a bottle of floatant where it can be reached quickly. This focused category includes amadou driers, magnetic fly holders and holders for floatant bottles.
Drying and organising flies on the water
An amadou fly drier removes moisture by pressing the fly gently between absorbent surfaces. It is particularly useful before reapplying a suitable floatant: the drier removes water, while the floatant supports the fly's ability to remain at the surface. Amadou should be pressed around the dressing rather than dragged across delicate hackle or wings.
A magnetic fly holder provides a temporary parking place for flies changed during fishing. It keeps wet patterns away from the dry contents of a fly box and reduces the temptation to attach used flies to clothing. Before leaving the water, transfer every fly to secure storage and check that none remain on the holder.
A floatant holder keeps a compatible bottle attached to a vest, pack or lanyard. Check the holder dimensions against the bottle and close the container after use. The holder improves access; it does not determine whether the treatment is appropriate for CDC, hackled dries or synthetic materials, so follow the directions for the floatant itself.
Which accessory is most useful?
Choose according to the recurring problem in your own fishing. An amadou drier is the direct answer to saturated dry flies, a magnetic holder helps during frequent pattern changes, and a bottle holder makes treatment easier to reach. Used together, they form a simple routine: remove the fly, allow or help it to dry, treat it only when appropriate and return it to the box once it is ready for storage.