{"product_id":"gink-fly-floatant","title":"Gink Fly Floatant","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe world’s most renowned dry fly floatant, engineered to provide long-lasting buoyancy and a natural surface-film presentation for all types of floating flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eGehrke's Gink is the original emulsified liquid fly floatant, widely considered the benchmark by which all others are measured. It is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003echemically stable liquid\u003c\/b\u003e that, when applied to a dry fly, coats the hackles, fur, and feathers with a clear, water-repellent barrier. This barrier prevents the materials from becoming waterlogged, ensuring the fly remains \"high and dry\" on the surface tension. One of its primary technical advantages is its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"444\"\u003eviscosity-adjusting formula\u003c\/b\u003e; it liquefies when rubbed between the fingers for deep penetration into the fly’s fibres, then sets slightly once it hits the cooler water to provide a durable, long-lasting seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEmulsified Water-Repellent Formula:\u003c\/b\u003e Creates a microscopic, hydrophobic coating on natural and synthetic materials without matting delicate hackles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature-Sensitive Viscosity:\u003c\/b\u003e Liquefies easily with finger heat for effortless application, then stabilises on the water to ensure the coating remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface Tension Enhancement:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically engineered to help the fly \"ride\" on the water's skin, mimicking the natural buoyancy of emerging and adult insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely safe for use on all types of feathers, furs, and synthetic dubbing; it will not damage delicate fly-tying materials or fly lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Slicking Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated to be clear and virtually odourless, ensuring it does not leave a tell-tale oil slick that might spook wary trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow-Waste Applicator:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a compact, 0.5 oz squeeze bottle with a precise nozzle, designed for easy one-handed operation on the riverbank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e While designed for dry flies, it is also highly effective for treating the upper portion of a leader to help it stay on the surface film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOzone Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced with an environmentally conscious approach, ensuring the formula is safe for the delicate ecosystems where it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 oz (approx. 15ml).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConsistency:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear, temperature-reactive liquid\/gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual rub-in (activated by finger heat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBest Use Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e Performs consistently in both alpine cold and lowland heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDry Fly Fishing:\u003c\/b\u003e The essential tool for keeping CDC, elk hair, and hackled dry flies buoyant throughout a hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Dry-Dropper\" Rigs:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures the \"indicator\" dry fly can support the weight of a submerged nymph without sinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBeginner to Pro Anglers:\u003c\/b\u003e A reliable, easy-to-use staple that belongs in every fly vest or chest pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"George Gehrkes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51914834837685,"sku":"088559333336","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/3437\/7141\/files\/patagonia-mens-quandary-pants-regular-32-inch-technical-overview_1.png?v=1774850770","url":"https:\/\/www.bossoutdoor.com.au\/products\/gink-fly-floatant","provider":"Boss Outdoor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}