Author Topic: Amadou patch (Read 802 times)

Sean Crocker · « **on:** December 07, 2011, 10:22:14 PM »

In my quest to keep my CDC flies dry, I am thinking of ordering a Amadou Patch. I have heard that they work great. Anyone have any experience with them? Where to purchase?

David Glass · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:23:01 AM »

sean
i have used everything from the cheap ones to the expensive ones. and while they
do work. once they get wet they take forever to dry. feathercraft has them.
for now i am using paper towels i have no complaints

Dave

Pat Weiss · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:49:10 AM »

Ive had decent luck with them, but as David said they will take a while to dry. Its no big deal if you remember to put it by the heater in the car, or by a fan.

Dejon Hamann · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:56:16 AM »

I'm sure you've tried the powder right Sean? I think I remember seeing bulk alternatives on ebay, so you can rip through it. I might have to get some come spring - my last brand new bottle opened up in a jacket pocket. Man, that pocket is super dry now though.

Steve Rudolf · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2011, 01:40:26 PM »

The amadou patch that I use works well, however it does need to be dried out. For an average day of fishing dries it holds up well and does a nice job. A little powder and I am ready to go.

Jim Frazier · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:46:54 PM »

how about those bottles u put them in then shake em to dry the fly ? never tried it but hear they work

Sean Crocker · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:50:58 PM »

Thanks guys. I have been using frogs fanny and love it but what I have been looking is something to help get the majority of water out of the fly so my frogs fanny / dry shake will work better. I hate blowing, squeezing and false casting to dry my flies. I'm gonna give the Amadou patch a try. The issues with it taking a long time to dry worries me a little. I tend to wade very aggressively and have been known to take a dip every now and then. LOL

Dejon Hamann · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:25:27 PM »

What about that squigy towel stuff? I think umpqua sells it.

Jason McWilliams · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2011, 10:06:53 AM »

A technique I learned over the summer was apply Tiemco Dry Magic and then coat with Frog's Butt. Works very well for a long time. I also bought the Frog Butt knock off on ebay. Works great can't tell the difference from the real stuff. I bought a quart size container and it will last years.

Alain Barthelemy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2011, 09:06:06 PM »

I have had a Petitjean Amadou patch on my pack for a long time and it works great. When it is damp, I just put it on the floor in front of our dehumidifier overnight and it gets bone dry. I also use paper towel all the time and it works equally well.

A note about floatant: the powders are excellent, but in my opinion belong only on the hackle. For the flies above (my fast water dry-dropper sighters), I have the best success treating the polywing (Tiemco Aero Wing) with paste floatant (Mucilin or Dilly Wax), brushing it out and letting it dry. On stream, I mainly dry the hackle and treat that with powder as needed. I have not tried some of the other products like Loon Hydrostop or Rain-X.

To brush out the flies, I use this:

Jim Frazier · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2011, 11:35:03 PM »

Alain , you use a parachute in fast water ? hhhhmmm i tried but i am def. not with ya !

i like a big deer hair myself for fast water , and when does long line turn into dry dropper or is it a little harder than most guys want to tackle in faster water

Pascal Moreau · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2011, 12:23:14 AM »

I use loon Top ride powder for most of my dry fly fishing. I do use the amadou patch but more for CDC flies

Alain,

What hook are you using for those parachute flies ?