Fly Floatants

[AlbertW]

Hey raiders,

Any recommendations for fly floatants? I don't think i can get down to a tackle shop but have been reading that stuff like vaseline and silicone spray works. I'll just be using a cotton swab or cotton balls for makeshift bread flies for mullet

Cheers

Albert

[Green Hornet]

Instead of using cotton, use small chunks of polystyrene or bean bag peas.    
No need for floatant or to tie, just feed the hook through and you’re good to go.

[AlbertW]

1 hour ago, Green Hornet said:

Instead of using cotton, use small chunks of polystyrene or bean bag peas.    
No need for floatant or to tie, just feed the hook through and you’re good to go.

I guess it's time to raid the bean bag chair

[AlbertW]

1 hour ago, Green Hornet said:

Instead of using cotton, use small chunks of polystyrene or bean bag peas.    
No need for floatant or to tie, just feed the hook through and you’re good to go.

I'll try both the cotton swabs and the bean bag beans

 

[AlbertW]

4 hours ago, Green Hornet said:

Instead of using cotton, use small chunks of polystyrene or bean bag peas.    
No need for floatant or to tie, just feed the hook through and you’re good to go.

Are A4 foam sheets from officeworks ok?

[Green Hornet]

13 hours ago, AlbertW said:

Are A4 foam sheets from officeworks ok?

I’m not 100% sure Albert, but if it floats, I’d assume it would work.  
I just use small chunks cut off a polystyrene fruit box or those white, figure eight things that is used to protect packages.

[AlbertW]

On 6/6/2023 at 7:20 AM, Green Hornet said:

I’m not 100% sure Albert, but if it floats, I’d assume it would work.  
I just use small chunks cut off a polystyrene fruit box or those white, figure eight things that is used to protect packages.

Prototype has been made

[AlbertW]

On 6/6/2023 at 7:20 AM, Green Hornet said:

I’m not 100% sure Albert, but if it floats, I’d assume it would work.  
I just use small chunks cut off a polystyrene fruit box or those white, figure eight things that is used to protect packages.

 

[Green Hornet]

Looks good Albert. It’s a bit hard to tell in the photo, but just make sure the hook has plenty of exposure so it can pin the fish easily.

I particularly like how low you creation sits in the water.