A simple squeeze between the two pads of this magical material sucks out water from a. Natural absorbent material used to dry soaked fly patterns. What is amadou amadou fly drying patch revolution amadou. Amadou fly drying patch bob marriotts fly fishing store. Fly fishing gear we love amadou fly drying patch there are loads of fly driers on the market and yes, within years, when needed, weve also tried out the corner of our tshirt, handkerchiefs, elastic straps, microfiber patches, silicate powder, silicone gel, fancy plastic tubes etc. Fly fishing gear we love amadou fly drying patch ffr. If youre targeting snook in fl or beyond, this fly is a perfect small baitfish imitation and. The ultimate answer to drying cdc, smaller flies and emergers. We use only exquisite quality amadou to create revolution amadou. Romania amadou, leather and a nice dring, you will not find a nicer patch. The amadou patch is perfect for any dry fly that needs reviving.
Carefully selected among the most beautiful pieces, our amadou receives special treatment which makes it perfectly flexible ideal for drying flies in cdc. Unfollow amadou fly fishing to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Amadou, a spongy material derived from a natural tree fungus fomes formentarius, has amazing fly drying qualities. Not just for cdc flies, the amadou fly dryer will also dry larger flies and prepare. Follow it with a quick dusting of desiccant and your fly is as good as new. Innovative fly drying patch with unique drainage system that assures fast drying for your fishing flies. We love amadou to help reconstitute our soggy fishslimed little dries, so we need a big piece. Natural amadou fly drying patch high absorbing fishing accessory. Amadou fly patches have been around forever but were kind of forgotten. Simply squeeze your drowned dry fly inbetween the amadou patch and all the moisture is sucked out. My annoyance with this product, the damn plastic ring.
The amadou fly drying patch is a classically designed fly dryer engineered to quickly absorb moisture from cdc flies. Favoured by many anglers for over a century, amadou is one of the best materials for drying flies while still protecting the hackle. What astonishes is that it is a natural material, made out of beech tinder fungus, better known as horseshoe fungus. Natural amadou fly drying patch high absorbing fishing.
Just take you damp or slimed fly and squeeze it gently between the amadou patch. Amadou fly drying patch fly fishing handmade by nelson ebay. Loon amadou patch loon outdoors fly fishing accessories. Its quite hard for new anglers to go back and use tradition fishing tools such as amadou, which is a term that many anglers fail to understand just because they are getting all the services they need from modern equipment. Amadou fly drying patch the swift fly fishing company. Amadou fly drying patch fly fishing arkansas and missouri. As a whole, the fly fishing gear manufacturers have made leaps and bounds the last few years in their innovative designed fly fishing chest packs, sling packs and waist packs. When i walk up to a fly fishing pack in a fly shop the first thing i look for is some sort of fly patch holder that i can use for organizing my goto patterns for the day, and use as a drying station for my flies in between use. Made from the very rare natural amadou fungu, dry saturated dry flies without damaging the hackle,so amazing absorbent properties. Though it stands alone as a means of keeping flies floating, it is best viewed as a piece of the dry fly puzzle that includes some kind of dip or gel, andor a powder. Shop temporarily closed, online shop and shipping operations remain open.
They vary in thickness and are much thicker than the others. Airflo amadou fly drying patch mavungana flyfishing. Using all sorts of chemicals in order to keep your flies dry will eventually alter them. Its a type of hydrophilic fungus that soaks up all excess moisture from your flies. Top quality amadou, leather bound with fly vest attachment ring. Amadou is a natural fungus that absorbs water at an unnatural rate. I have been an amadou convert since early in my fly fishing addiction having cut my teeth on the lower mataura and technical south otago streams where cdc and other low riding film flies reign supreme. Here and there you can find different articles online or in old fly fishing magazines about how to prepare the mother of all dry patches, the original amadou. Why are drying patches being eliminated in fly fishing packs. Great international shipping options on all loon products from as well. Unfortunately, all these methods are only partially described or lead you, after a frustrating work of couple of months, while waiting patiently for the conk to be ready for processing. Squeeze the fly between the amadou pads and water or slime is near instantly removed from the fly. Fomes fomentarius, and its primary purpose is taking soggy, waterlogged, goodfornothing dry flies and getting them ready to fish again.
Amadou fly drying patch the first cast hook, line and. Large leather amadou fly dryer is the same as the foam in terms of size it simply has a leather outer instead of the foam. Loon amdou patch is a great eco friendly fly floatant accessory that belongs in everyones fly fishing kit. I had a chance to get out for some spring dry fly action over the weekend and was stoked on the opportunity to break out the amadou patch i really like how soft the material is and how delicate i can be with drieswing material while still thoroughly drying out the fly. Apparently, many anglers have heavily invested in acquiring modern fly fishing gears that have made them abandon the traditional tools. Home fly fishing accessories fly fishing amadou patch. Made from all natural materials, this patch is used by squeezing a fly between the two pads to draw out the water and restore its ability to float. Waters west fly fishing outfitters handcrafted amadou patch a beautiful handcrafted amadou fly drying patch. Airflos amadou patch is made from the very rare natural amadou fungus which has amazing absorbent properties to dry saturated dry flies without damaging the hackle. Loon amadou patch fly fishing amadou loon outdoors fly. This will dry your little cdc patterns and big hoppers. Over a hundred years ago folks in the old country figured out that amadou was a superb fly drying mechanism.
Amadou is a spongy material derived from a natural tree fungus with superior fly drying qualities. Amadou is a natural product derived from horses hoof fungus fomes formentarius. Simply squeeze your waterlogged fly between the pads and the water gets absorbed into the patch. Comes equipped with a dring and smart leather holder. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Simply squeeze your wet dry fly in between the amadou patch and all the water is sucked out or squeezed out, you are now ready for action. After catching a fish, rinse any fish slime from the fly then squeeze it between the two pieces of amadou and it will float again. Deluxe amadou fly drying patch handmade by nelson ebay. Fly fishing zinger with fly patch attached, keep your favourite flies handy. Perfect for reviving cdc flies, or any dry pattern. Dry your soaked cdc fly patterns quickly and naturally. I dont mind spending the money for a good drying patch but only if it works.
After extensive processing finished amadou has amazing fly drying qualities. We now have 100% waterproof packs and zipperfree magnetic packs that eliminate line snagging and have automatic closing capability. A recent addition to the loon fly care range is the amadou patch. The loon outdoors amadou patch is the perfect tool for the fly angler and is designed to take your waterlogged flies and make them ready to fish again. Easy diy fly dryer cork and paracord dyer for minimalist fly fishing duration.
The airflo amadou patch is perfect for cdc flies or any dry fly pattern that needs reviving. During the peak of dry fly season, we reach for this more times during the day than anything else in the boat. To use, simply squeeze your drowned dry fly in between the two patches and all the moisture is sucked out. Lots of interesting materials and always striving to source new products. Loon outdoors amadou patch fly fishing accessories. But really this is a really nice patch and would also make a nice gift. Be sure to wash your fly after each fish caught and always knock off excess water before squeezing it. Looking for the ideal fly fishing patches to express yourself.
Unavailable per item this very rare natural fungus has been used for over a century to dry saturated flies without. Loon has brought it back and with good reason, it works great. Im sorry, i replied, i thought you said fungus that was almost two years ago. Amadou is a fungi which excels at drawing out moisture from your flies. The wonder fly dryer the ultimate answer to drying cdc, smaller flies and emergers. Amadou itself is for us a very interesting piece of material with an even more interesting story that is still being written by our transylvanian folk for generations now.
Jun 19, 20 easy diy fly dryer cork and paracord dyer for minimalist fly fishing duration. Headhunters says from the warped mind of our fly guru ben mcninch comes the jules winfield amadou wallet. Amadou, also known as horses hoof fungus or tinder fungus can be found on top of the fungus just below the outer skin and above the pores. Heres a short story of our favorite amadou fly drying patch we use in dry fly fishing. The nice thing about the large foam amadou is that is naturally opens up so you have the ability to quickly sandwich your fly in the amadou while its attached to a vest or pack and get back fishing. It absorbs excess moisture without damaging the fly. Add your favorite fly floatant and youre ready to rock again. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A simple squeeze between the two pads of this magical material sucks out water from a drowned fly, restoring its ability to float. After catching a fish, rinse any fish slime from the fly then squeeze it between the two pieces of amadou and it will. Amadou is about as old school as it gets, but its still wildly popular with fly fisherman worldwide.
Umpqua wonder cloth water absorbing dry fly patch fly fishing. When i walk up to a fly fishing pack in a fly shop the first thing i look for is some sort of fly patch holder that i can use for organizing my goto patterns for the day, and use as a. The loon outdoors amadou patch includes a steel tool tether and is also reusable. I recently designed a sleeve that covers my amadou patchwhich is on a zingerto keep it dry in a heavy rain. Some amadou can go flat if you get it soaked in a downpour.
The umpqua amadou dry fly patch is a natural, exceptionally absorbent fungal patch that allows you to quickly dry and prepare soaked flies for dressing. Amadou patch guide fly fishing fly fishing rods, reels. Amadou is a spongy material derived from a natural tree fungus with superior flydrying qualities. Fly fishing zinger with fly patch attached, keep your favourite. Our amadou is obtained from sustainable sources and receives a special treatment to make it soft ideal for cdc flies. Umpqua amadou dry fly fungal patch rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name.
Amadou yes it is a fungus is a fantastic discovery for the fly fishing world. I recently designed a sleeve that covers my amadou patch which is on a zingerto keep it dry in a heavy rain. Perfect for cdc flies or any dry pattern that needs reviving. I am displeased by orviss product, because i am such an advocate for them and the stuff they sell. Amadou, a spongy material derived from a natural tree fungus fomes formentarius, has amazing flydrying qualities. A fly fishing and fly tying web shop for all aspects of fly tying and fly fishing. What appears is my former nice looking fly, now matted with desiccant caked into the cdc. Why do i see more and more fly fishing pack manufacturers eliminating foamdrying patches in their new designs.
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