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Loon · Floatants & Sink Agents
Loon Outdoors Aquel Premium Gel Floatant, 0.5 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 2.6 x 0.94 x 0.87 inches
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Silicon-based gel floatant for dry flies that maintains effectiveness across temperature ranges.
Loon Aquel is a silicone-based gel floatant for dry flies, sold in a half-ounce tube. It stays workable in hot and cold weather, leaves no oil slick on the water and helps mask human scent. Work it into the hair and hackle before the first cast; it is not meant for CDC flies.
Best for
- Dry fly fishing
- Extended fishing sessions
- Cold-water fly fishing
Skip if
- You use liquid floatants
- You fish soft hackles or emergers
Strengths
- Silicon-based formula masks human scent
- Temperature stable across seasons
- Gel form applies easily and stays put
Trade-offs
- Gel format may cling to fingers
- 0.5 oz tube is small; frequently replenished
- Requires full coverage for best floatation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly floatant |
|---|---|
| Volume | 0.5 oz |
| Base | Silicon-based |
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