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  1. 01-10-2011, 10:42 PM #1
    herefishy
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    Default sinkant?

    Does anyone use this on your sub surface flies?
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  2. 01-11-2011, 12:10 AM #2
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    no. beads or split shot work for me
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  3. 01-11-2011, 12:37 AM #3
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    Yes, for egg patterns fished to Erie steel.
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  4. 01-11-2011, 01:47 AM #4
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    little mud or a little spit...either works
    ‎"Trust, but verify" - Russian Proverb, as used by Ronald Reagan
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  5. 01-11-2011, 01:58 AM #5
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    I agree on the MUD which I guess is a sink aid so ....yes. I have use Xink before, but didn't notice it being a big advantage.
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  6. 01-11-2011, 05:48 AM #6
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    Mud seems to be the handiest, or just wet the fly before casting and keep false casts to a minimum.

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  7. 01-11-2011, 02:54 PM #7
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    I figured this was just another gadget for them to get our money, but didn't want to miss out on a little trick.
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  8. 01-11-2011, 03:15 PM #8
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    I'm with Normand on this one - no "sinkant" necessary.

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  9. 01-12-2011, 05:17 AM #9
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    I'm convinced Xink is just Kodak Photo Flo which is more or less dish washer detergent, diluted.
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  10. 01-12-2011, 12:40 PM #10
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    I christen my subsurface flies with a rub of stream mud. It not only helps them sink, but also masks odors and most importantly, it gives me confidence and brings good luck
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