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I use it, I don't think the fish have time to smell it. except directly on CDC, I add it all the time. Usually while tying the fly on the tippet. it's a water repellant, so bettr used before the fly gets wet. Also use a little tool made from polyurethane (I don't know the name), that absorbs the water from the fly, before re-applying the flotant.
I spray my dry flies with Scotchgard after tying them. Thus far it has worked well for me, my flies ride high and dry without streamside floatant.
Quote by: KtboneI spray my dry flies with Scotchgard after tying them. Thus far it has worked well for me, my flies ride high and dry without streamside floatant.
That is a great idea Keith, never thought of using Scotchgard, sound like the cat's meow.
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Lee
I use it as well. But often times I'll let the dry fly drown an use it as an emerger. Do hang on to the rod when you do that trick 
I'll say like Sebastian, I don't think they mind the stuff.
Quote by: KtboneI spray my dry flies with Scotchgard after tying them. Thus far it has worked well for me, my flies ride high and dry without streamside floatant.
Now that may be the one piece of information I have read all the various fly fishing websites to discover!!!!!!!! Thank You! I knew if I hung in there someone would give me useful information! I am going to give this a try AND it has no odor according to the information on it! Dynamite! Have you tried it on the fly line yet?
Bobby
I have a question for the fly tiers . Do you apply floatant after you tie the fly ? Or do you wait until the fly begins to sink during use. Or do you use it at all ? Do you feel that the fish can smell the floatant ? That the trout might refuse the fly because of it ? Curious as to your answers
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