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What is the best strike indicator?

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.

How do you make a strike indicator for fly fishing?

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Do you need a strike indicator fly fishing?

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.

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 you make a yarn strike indicator?

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How do you cast a strike indicator?

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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 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 dry flies?

Another time an indicator is required in when fishing size twenty and smaller dry flies. In this case an indicator is necessary to keep track of the fly. In this case the indicator is usually another fly that you can see, or a conventional small strike indicator will also work.

Can you fish a dry fly with an indicator?

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Where do I put my strike indicator?

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How do you become a nymph without an indicator?

  1. Lead Your Fly Line.
  2. Stay Connected.
  3. Fish as Short a Line as Possible.
  4. Keep as Much Fly Line off the Surface As Possible.
  5. Watch For Ques.
  6. Use a Highly Visible Fly Line.
  7. Set on Anything.
  8. Keep Your Fly in the Water.

Do you need an indicator for nymph fishing?

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 tie on a wool strike indicator?

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How do you use the New Zealand strike indicator?

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How do you use lightning strike strike indicators?

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How do you make a Dorsey yarn indicator?

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How do you use a Loon Tip Topper?

Directions for use: Select size and color based on conditions and weight of fly. Create a loop in the leader at the appropriate depth, and pass loop through rubber ring on Tip Topper. Pass Tip Topper through the newly created loop. Gently tug leader on either side of indicator to cinch and secure Tip Topper in place.

Can you use a bobber on a fly rod?

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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.

How do you use a bite indicator fly fishing?

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What is the best fly line for nymphing?

The Rio Fips Euro Nymph Line and the SA Competition nymph lines are among the most popular lines for Euro nymphing. Why Diameter and Weight matter: The thinner and lighter your fly line is, the more it can behave as an extension of your leader.

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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