Red Mucilin/Green Mucilin?

[rrhyne56]

Its pretty obvious that the green Mucilin is silicone. That is stated on most all of the websites that I have found. However, so far, none of them I have seen have offered an explanation of what red Mucilin is composed of?!

There are a number of sites that state that only red ought to be used on silk fly lines (not an issue for me but a point of question) and a number of folks have stated to only use the red on furled leaders, again there is no explanation forthcoming.

Hoping that someone can enlighten this grasshopper

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[ohiotuber]

Robin,
I am anxious to hear as well. I used the green tin last year...dropped out of my shirt pocket & when I found it, was melted. Since I heard that melting ruined it, I disposed of it. This year, I bought the red tin as I see it is more highly recommended, but I really don't know WHY. Maybe we'll both learn something?
Mikey

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[Fly Goddess]

I noticed that the majority on this site say Green, but on the Europian sites they say Red (the original) so that is what I use on my furled. Never tried it on my lines, never need to.

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[WarrenP]

OK - Now you have me wondering what the difference is and I do not even use it

Here is what I have found out:

1. Mucilin - is not in my dictionary

2. One quoted find - "A thick waxy paste that liquefies to the touch. It is an ancient formula that works both as a line and dry fly dressing. Temperature sensitive and harder to handle than silicone gels, but still very popular. Safe for all non self lubricating fly lines. Was originally formulated for silk lines. Works well with all kinds of dry flies. Comes in a hard plastic container with removable lid and line cleaning pad."

3. On another site: "Red Mucilin. There is no substitute, proven for decades. Greases lines as well as flies. A must have for the silk line angler Caution: DO NOT use on plastic lines"

4. Green Mucilin - on another site: "This paste blend of Silicone and Mucilin is an efficient water repellent"

So, I guess the Green Mucilin is Red Mucilin with Silicon blended into it. This still does not tell us what Red Mucilin is. (Secret formula)

Another interesting find while looking:

Albolene is a cosmetic cream for dry skin and can be purchased rather easily and works well as a fly/line dressing!

I still did not answer your question, but, I sure had fun trying!



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Warren

[kengore]

Read the label on the back of the jar and you will find that albolene is comprised of of mineral oil and petroleum distallates and wax...

[Kaboom1]

Robin
From what I understand, the silicone in the green will cause problems re finishing a bamboo rod if it is needed. As far as the formulation goes...you are on your own.
Brad

[fcch]

Mikey, ...

I use the Green and it melts evey day in the truck.

I've had the same "tin" for about "10 years" and it isn't "ruined".

I never hear that it spoils after melting

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[ducksterman]

Re: the Albolene...I've used it for years...but I'm not sure about it = Gink...rather doubt it.

It's temperature sensitive...that is it will melt in heat....lighter fluid does thin it ..in fact I carry it not only solid but in liquid form....frequently will dip the fly to start the day....lighter fluid evaporates rapidly...also dip the fly after desliming and cleaning.

There is another solvent for it but can't remember right now.

So far the lighter fluid hasn't been a problem...
In fact, if I want to make a really , really , really long cast I just light a match to the tail of the fly and point it in the right direction....[G]

[ohiotuber]

Chris,
Doggone it!..You needed to post that response about 10 months ago!...And I thought you were psychic.
Mikey

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