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Post by dainw on Dec 30, 2014 11:50:32 GMT -6
Ok...I'm relatively new to fly fishing (been doing it for about a year now) and was just wondering what everyone uses for strike indicators (or if you even use strike indicators) when nymphing?
I've tried out a couple different types and I've been using the smaller thingamabobbers lately, but I almost feel like they're too bouyant and I'm maybe missing some of the lighter strikes.
What does everyone else like to use?
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Post by Eddie on Dec 30, 2014 12:25:19 GMT -6
welcome...remember that on the LMF smaller is sometimes better...thingamabobbers are great in swift and deep water and really good with heavier type flies...if you are worried that they may spook the fish and you are in slower water you can use the pinch on indicators...they land on the water very soft and are easy to pick up...they do leave a sticky substance on your line when you take them off...try the small football shaped indicators...experiment with different types to find your favorite...I like the small white thingamabobbers...see you on the water...Eddie
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Post by golferjeff on Dec 30, 2014 12:39:36 GMT -6
Palsas are great for smaller flies - midges and caddis. They work best in the slower, deeper water and pools. The thingamabobbers are great in fast water and pocket water.
Rarely will you need to go indicator-less at Broken Bow. There are always willing fish.
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Post by mirvc17 on Dec 30, 2014 13:40:58 GMT -6
Piggy-backing on Jeff's post...I also like the New Zealand Strike Indicator (wool). A small tuft of white wool is easy to see, lands softly on the water, and looks like a piece of natural debris. If you treat it with some Aquel, Gink or other type of floatant, it will suspend a size 16 (or even 14) tungsten nymph with a small trailing fly no problem. The only downside is it requires some maintenance every now and then. IMO its best for small nymphs and detecting subtle takes.
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Post by jcw355 on Dec 31, 2014 15:47:20 GMT -6
You can also use a dry fly as your indicator, not very adjustable in that your line keeps getting shorter as you change flies. I use a dry fly, palsas, floatmaster and air loc indicators. Sometimes no indicator. Different situations will dictate usage.
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