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Gink Floatant

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Product Code
40002820
£6.99

Best selling floatant for flies or nylon. Gink is the most important product in any fly-fisherman's waistcoat. Used by more fly-fishermen than any other dressing in the world.

Why Choose Gehrke’s Gink Dry Fly Dressing?

  • Proven dry fly floatant trusted by anglers worldwide
  • Penetrates feathers, fur, and synthetics for lasting buoyancy
  • Forms an invisible gel on cold water contact
  • Prevents flies and streamers from becoming waterlogged Lightweight formula (specific gravity 0.77) – floats longer
  • Over 40 years of proven performance on UK and international water

Gehrke’s Gink® was the first safe, commercially available dry fly dressing to deliver reliable, repeatable flotation. This liquid formula works by penetrating deeply into the body of a fly, coating synthetic materials or soaking into fur and feather. On contact with cold water it transforms into a clear, invisible gel that prevents dry flies and even fast-retrieved streamers from becoming waterlogged.

With a specific gravity of just 0.77, Gink® is lighter than water, ensuring maximum buoyancy. Trusted by anglers worldwide for over 40 years, it remains the benchmark in dry fly floatants.

To use: Make sure your fly is dry, either straight out the fly box, or after a few false casts, then put a small amount onto your fingers and rub / massage in to your dry flies. It will float dry flies for hours, just redo when it starts sinking. It can also be used on tippets, fly line etc. 

Delivery

FREE STANDARD UK DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £30*
Delivery to Republic of Ireland is FREE on orders over £150
Delivery to the EU & Channel Islands is FREE on orders over £399

Orders under £30 can be delivered for £3.49 via our standard UK delivery service. For full details, pricing and delivery terms please view our delivery information and charges page.

When purchasing from Sportfish from outside of the UK, you will not pay UK VAT. Therefore it is the customers responsibility to check and settle their own customs charges when goods arrive.

Returns and Exchanges

We will gladly exchange or refund your unused purchase if you return it to us in a saleable condition and in its original undamaged packaging within 28 days of receipt. Your receipt or proof of purchase will be required.

For full details and terms please view our returns and exchanges policy.