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Loon · Floatants & Sink Agents
Loon Outdoors Aquel and Top Ride Floatant Combo Pack
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Size: Top Ride / Aquel - Fall Run Brown Trout
- Item weight
- 0.08 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 8 x 2 x 1.5 inches
Quick take
A two-part dry fly treatment: floatant gel to waterproof flies before fishing, desiccant to refresh water-logged flies.
This Loon combo pairs Aquel, a gel floatant, with Top Ride, a shake-on powder desiccant, plus a Kingfisher holder. Treat the fly with Aquel before you cast, then shake it in Top Ride after a fish or once it starts to sink. It suits dry fly anglers who want a simple two-step routine for keeping flies riding on the surface.
Best for
- Dry fly fishing where flies must stay afloat
- Keeping flies floating through multiple fish or long sessions
- Any dry fly angler who loses floats and needs quick revival
Skip if
- You fish only with wet flies, nymphs or streamers
- You prefer powder-based fly treatments
Strengths
- Aquel gel waterproofs flies before the first cast for hours of float
- Top Ride desiccant restores flotation to water-soaked flies without removing them from the leader
- Kingfisher holder keeps both bottles together and prevents loss in a vest
Trade-offs
- Requires reapplication after catching fish or heavy water exposure
- Liquid and powder formats add weight and take space in a fly vest
- Neither product works on damage like bent hooks or torn wings
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | fly floatant and desiccant |
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