Mono Indicator

[fishinwrench]

I ran across this article and had never seen anything like it before. Thought it might help someone break free from the "bobbers".

I'm also thinking that if the top 6 inches of the leader BUTT was altered like this, it could help hold up a sinking flyline tip.

Anyway, check it out... http://www.fishandfly.com/articles/20080620

[Zach Bearden]

[c]PURIST BEWARE[/c]

This indicator (aka "sighter" to avoid confusion) would be more towards fishing in a slower water where we fish a style called "French Nymphing" which is a term that is used quite loosely for a long ol' leader and incredibly light tippets with, like the articles says, size 16 and smaller flies. You hardly ever use any fly line. I know of plenty of competitiors who use a 10' 3wt for this purpose as the length helps turn over that long leader (20+ ft. in some occasions) and the weight so that its not a pain in the butt to cast the extremely light flies.

I've never found those 6" sighters that are curled to be a problem with setting the hooks. I quit using them because I liked the straight mono better for my style that I'm comfortable with.

[Ill Trout Bum]

Here's a link to an interesting article about indicators. http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jmnymphing/index.html

I was skeptical when I first read this, but after trying what the author suggested, I was surprised. I truly believe I caught more fish using this technique than I ever did using an indicator. The proof for me was measured in the increased number of takes I was able to detect in shallow riffles. These areas are usually trouble spots for indicators requiring constant depth adjustment to be effective. I also liked the way going "floatless" allowed my fly to drift. It just seemed more natural and required a lot less line mending.

I challenge everyone to try this at least once and see how you fare. You can always go back to using the indicator if you wish.