What process do you utilize for prepping your dry flies? Part 1 of 3 dry fly tips. To keep dry flies floating effectively, anglers commonly use floatants, desiccants, and proper fly handling techniques. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular and effective dry fly applications: ⸻ 🔹 1. Gel or Paste Floatants These are applied before the first cast—do not use them once the fly is wet. Popular Products: • Loon Aquel • Gink (by Gehrke’s) • Dry Magic (by Tiemco) ✅ Best for: CDC flies, hackled dries,