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How do you make a Dorsey yarn indicator?

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What are the best strike indicators for fly fishing?

So, what is the best strike indicator for fly fishing? In short, the Thingamabobber is widely considered to be the best all-around strike indicator for fly fishing. Due to their buoyancy, ease of casting in windy conditions, and sensitivity to strikes, Thingamabobbers are hard to beat.

Are strike indicators necessary?

The short answer is that you never actually “need” a strike indicator. However, it requires less skill to catch fish with a strike indicator than without. You will typically have more success using one. Specifically, with nymphs this decision should be based on the size and weight of the fly.

How far should your indicator be from your fly?

Generally, your indicator should be placed approximately one and a half times the depth of the water up your leader from the bottom fly. So, if you’re fishing a run around three feet deep, place your indicator around four and a half feet up from your fly.

Do you use an indicator with a nymph?

Use of a strike indicator will help detect the subtle takes that can occur with nymph fishing. Using a strike indicator will allow the nymph angler to have more control of the drift of the flies. With the use of high sticking and mending your flies hopefully will drift drag free.

Can you fish nymphs without an indicator?

No, you do not need to use a strike indicator. This is known as “naked nymphing”, and at times, it may actually increase your odds of catching a fish. In particular, you should consider removing your indicator when you are fishing shallow water, stillwater, or sight-casting to fish feeding beneath the surface.

How do you fish a strike indicator?

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How do you make a fly fishing strike indicator?

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How do you use the New Zealand strike indicator?

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Do strike indicators spook fish?

One of the biggest drawbacks to floating strike indicators like the Thingamabobber (link to AMAZON for price check) is their fish-spooking ability. Especially in clear water, the splash landing of a strike indicator can send trout scattering in all directions and put them off the feed for the rest of the day.

How do nymph fish have a strike indicator?

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Can you use a bobber as a strike indicator?

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How do you cast a fly with an indicator?

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Can you fish nymphs with floating line?

The Benefits of Using Nymphing Line. Now of course, you don’t have to use a nymphing line to catch trout nymphing. In fact, you’re probably using a regular fly line right now and catching fish just fine. But using a nymphing line while you’re fishing will be more effective.

Where do you put weight on a nymph rig?

If you could look under the water as the rig is drifting, the weights would drop down at or near the bottom, and the flies will trail behind in a similar position in the water column. Since you’re trying to mimic natural bugs on the bottom, weight added above the flies is the perfect spot to get your flies down!

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