I understand that you can buy the dry fly powder (dessicant), in bulk, for a much better price from companies that work with fiberglass or something like that?
anybody know what I'm talking about? Any links or information ?
thanks
Mark
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I understand that you can buy the dry fly powder (dessicant), in bulk, for a much better price from companies that work with fiberglass or something like that?
anybody know what I'm talking about? Any links or information ?
thanks
Mark
Desicants used in driers for the plastic industry comes in pellet form, I have never seen a powder.
Although I have absolutely NO experience in what I am about to state......................................... pellet to powder ain't brain surgery. Of course, assuming the pellets ARE similar/exact in composition as is the fly drying powder.
Mark
Someone posted on this a long while back. Seems there was large quantities for cheap. Product was for keeping arrow feathers dry. similar to this.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/Produc...6&p=250&i=5086
I've been using hydrophobic fumed silica for the past three years. Works like a charm. I don't have a link but it's pretty easy to find online.
I have read that it is available in the 'dried flowers' section of the hobby stores. Have never looked for it. I save the little packets of dessicant that come with some medicines, shoes etc., and grind them to a powder with a mortar and pestle. NOT AN EASY TASK!
aged_sage
Old Frat bought some in bulk a little while back.
Maybe he'll be along to answer your question.
Yes, I couldn't remember his name. Must have been about 3 years ago.
Now I've also read about using 'Minute Rice'! Use it the same way you'd use dessicant. Put rice into a film container, place fly in, shake and blow off excess powder. Absorbs the moisture quickly. When you finish fishing you can replace used with new rice. Sounds cheap enough. As far as the dessicant in little pellets to powder, pound it with morter(or similar) or grind the pellets down in a coffee grinder.
Just some thoughts.
Allan