Loon Royal Gel Dry Fly Floatant
Loon Royal Gel is a premium gel floatant for dry flies, designed to improve buoyancy and add a subtle iridescent sheen to artificial flies. The special formula helps imitate the natural reflection of light on the transparent wings of aquatic insects and can contribute to a more realistic fly presentation.
Thanks to its silicone-based formula, Loon Royal Gel creates a water-repellent layer on fly materials, helping the fly remain on the surface. The formula is temperature stable and does not leave an oily film on the water.
The additional pearl-like effect makes Royal Gel an interesting choice for patterns imitating midges, small mayflies, and spinners, where subtle light reflection can be an important part of the insect's natural appearance.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Dry Fly Floatant |
| Form | Gel |
| Formula | Silicone-based formula |
| Purpose | Improving dry fly buoyancy |
| Special Effect | Iridescent sheen that imitates transparent wing reflections |
| Properties | Water repellent, temperature stable, leaves no oily film on water |
| Quantity | 1/2 oz (14 g) |
| Manufacturer | Loon Outdoors |
How to Use
Apply a small amount of Loon Royal Gel to the dry fly before the first cast. Carefully spread the product with your fingers into the hackle, feathers, or hair of the fly.
If the fly becomes waterlogged during fishing, first dry it with a suitable desiccant or fly drying product, then reapply floatant when needed.
Key Features
- Premium gel floatant for dry flies.
- Improves fly buoyancy.
- Adds a subtle iridescent sheen.
- Imitates reflections of transparent insect wings.
- Silicone-based formula with no oily film on water.
- Suitable for small dry flies, midges, mayflies, and spinner patterns.
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TIP FROM FlyFishing.bgWhen targeting selective fish, small details can make a difference. Loon Royal Gel not only helps keep a dry fly afloat but also adds a subtle visual effect that can be an advantage when imitating insects with transparent and reflective wings. |
