Gehrke's Xink — The Nearly-Magical Wetting Agent for Nymphs and Wet Flies

Think of this as hydration for your flies, minus the drama. Gehrke's Xink® is the wetting agent that quietly upends centuries of fly-tying habits by dramatically reducing the need for lead in nymphs and wet fly patterns — yes, really.

Who it's for: anglers who prefer smarter gear over heavier rigs, tyers who care about fly performance (and the environment), and anyone running the AXG Life, Life, Adventure-Ready mindset who wants gear that pulls its weight without being cumbersome.

Key Features & Design

• Product name: Gehrke's Xink®
• Purpose: Wetting agent for nymphs and wet fly patterns
• Performance claim: Can eliminate the majority of the lead used in nymphs and wet flies if adopted broadly
• Unique trait: Described as "wetter than water without washing" — improves fly wetting and sink behavior without degrading materials

Performance / Benefits

Gehrke's Xink® changes the way your flies behave in the water. By dramatically improving wetting ability, it helps nymphs and wet flies sink properly and act like the real thing — no extra lead needed. That means less metal on your leader, better drift control, and flies that hit their marks with a convincing lifelike profile.

Practical wins: shorter tie-ups when you’re trimming weight, fewer lost fish to poorly behaving patterns, and a smaller environmental footprint when your setup doesn’t rely on heavy lead. It’s the kind of product that turns stuck weekends into hero stories and is built for midnight river breaks and questionable decisions alike.

Use it while tying or as a quick treatment before you fish; the formula is designed to wet fibers thoroughly without “washing” them out, preserving fly shape and life-like action.

Why anglers nod approvingly

• Improved sink and presentation — your nymphs behave like they actually belong underwater.
• Reduces dependency on added lead — lighter rigs, better feel, fewer compromises.
• Preserves materials — it's wetter without disintegrating your delicate dubbing or feathers.

Trusted by curious shopowners and stream-side tinkerers (yep, even folks from Stone Creek Outfitters have taken notice), Gehrke's Xink® is a subtle upgrade that makes a loud difference on the water.

Ready to level up your fly game? Toss Gehrke's Xink® in your kit and start making better casts and bolder stories — add it to your gear and leave heavier rigs to the amateurs.