Quick Tip: Use Archery Fletching Powder to Dry Your Flies

I’ve got a little secret for you. You know that ten-dollar, two-ounce bottle of “Shake and Bake” you put on your dry flies to keep them riding a little higher? That stuff is expensive. Like really, really expensive!

While convenient and nicely sized bottles are easily sourced at most fishing outlets and are designed exactly for the job, there’s a product that basically does the exact same thing—for much less. It’s called fletching powder and it’s designed to keep the feathers on arrows dry. So they fly straighter and further when hunting in damp conditions. You can buy it in bulk at most quality sporting good stores. SHhhhh…