Fly Dryer / Floating Keychain

When fly fishing, you often need to dry a fly that has become saturated. This is a cheap and easy way to do that. OR, but a few keys on the cork and ensure that they don't sink if you drop them in the water.

A length of paracord and a wine cork is all we need.

Gather:

12-18 inches of paracord

Corks (synthetic or actual cork)

Drill with bits

Scissors and lighter

Use a 1/4 in bit for synthetic corks (pictured on the right) and a 3/16 bit for a real cork.

Drill in the center of the cork, all the way through.

Use a screwdriver to help clean out the hole once drilled.

If you don't have a drill, you can use a screwdriver to press a hole into a real cork.

I use a diamond or lanyard knot.

Push the center of the cord into the cork and push through. (See photo with black cord and the following.)

Then tie the diamond knot. - In one end form a loop (photo 4). Pass the other end under and around the loop (photo 5). Pass this end around outside the bight and up through the center (photos 6-7). Do the same with the other end (photos 8-9). I used a screwdriver to show the path the end will take. Tighten both ends to form the knot and then snip the remaining cord and melt the ends.

Different numbers of corks, arrangements, and knots can be used to make a variety of items. If you are using the cork for a floating keychain, be sure to test it in the sink or a bowl to make sure there is enough buoyancy for the amount of keys.