A liquid, paste or powder substance applied to dry flies—and occasionally to fly lines and leaders—to improve their ability to float.
Material applied to flies and leaders in order to cause them to float on the surface of the water. Typically sold in liquid or paste form, although dry shake crystals have recently been found on the market.
a water-proofing (usually oily) salve or cream that is used to help flies, leaders and fly lines float.
A material, generally silicon based that you put on the fly to make it shed water and float better. Also used on the fly line
A grease or powder that may be applied to a dry fly to keep it floating. Grease is most often used as a sealant, while the powders are used to dry a fly after itâ€(tm)s been wet. Powders may also be used to float specific parts of flies for greater visibility.
Generally describes a water-proofing agent that is used to help flies, leaders and fly lines float. There are oily, cream like agents, and powder or spray agents for flies. Scotch-Guard is a cheap and effective way to prepare dry flies the day before they are to be fished.