Loon Top Ride Fly Drying Powder & Floatant
Loon Top Ride is a combination fly desiccant and powder floatant designed to restore buoyancy to waterlogged dry flies and quickly bring them back into fishing condition.
Known among professional guides as a “Shake and Bake” solution, Top Ride is extremely easy to use – simply place the wet fly, together with the leader attached, into the container and shake. The fly emerges dried and coated with a fine layer of powder floatant.
The formula absorbs moisture from fly materials while creating a water-repellent coating that improves buoyancy. This makes it especially useful after catching a fish, when a dry fly has lost its natural ability to remain on the water surface.
Loon Top Ride is suitable for all types of dry flies, including CDC patterns. The wide container opening makes it easy to treat both small and larger dry fly patterns.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Dry Fly Desiccant & Powder Floatant |
| Form | Dry powder |
| Purpose | Drying and restoring buoyancy of dry flies |
| Suitable For | Dry flies, CDC patterns, and flies tied with natural materials |
| Action | Absorbs moisture and creates a water-repellent coating |
| Color | White |
| Quantity | 2 oz (60 ml) |
| Manufacturer | Loon Outdoors |
How to Use
Open the container and place the wet dry fly inside without removing the leader. Close the lid and shake several times until the powder evenly coats the fly.
After treatment, make a few false casts or gently blow off excess powder. The fly is ready to be used again.
For maximum performance, Loon recommends using a gel floatant such as Aquel or Royal Gel as a pre-treatment, while Top Ride is used to restore the fly after it becomes wet.
Key Features
- Combines desiccant and powder floatant in one product.
- Quickly restores waterlogged dry flies.
- Suitable for CDC and delicate fly patterns.
- Easy to use directly on the water.
- Leaves no greasy film on the water surface.
- Large container for treating various fly sizes.
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TIP FROM FlyFishing.bgTop Ride is one of those accessories that can change the rhythm of dry fly fishing. Instead of replacing a favourite pattern after catching a few fish, a few seconds of treatment are often enough to bring it back into action. |
