Why do you want to make a weighted nymph float? Seems counterproductive. There was a new floatant out a year or two ago called Frog Fanny. The manufacturer claimed it'd even make a bead-head nymph float. It's a fluffy powder you apply with a little brush in the cap and traps little air bubbles in the hackle and body.
Worked just like WaterShed - dry flies would float until you caught a fish with 'em, then it was back to square one. Never tried it with a nymph though, so I couldn't say if it worked or not. I've been using Loon's Aquel lately. Once my dry fly becomes waterlogged, I'll shake it off then use a small piece of chamois to blot it dry. Sometimes, instead of reapplying more Aquel, I'll shake the blotted fly in Loon Top Ride or Shimazake Dry Shake before fishing it again. Kent Lufkin >Hello fellow fly fishers, > >For several years now, I have been using WaterShed "permanent waterproofing >liquid" for all my dry flies. It is applied at least 24 hours before >fishing. It's supposed to be permanent, but I find I must still recondition >the fly after hooking a fish. So in my opinion, it doesn't live up to its >billing, but does work well on the fly until then. > >But my real question to the list is this: have any of you used WaterShed >on weighted nymphs? > >I've read where this will trap gas bubbles in the dubbing of the nymphs and >give them an appetizing look. I've tied up a bunch of my favorite beadhead >nymphs (zugbugs and black hare's ears, etc.) and given them the WaterShed >treatment. It's always fun to experiment, eh? > >Anyone tried this? > >Fish on, my friend. >Danny McMillin
