Strike Indicator

[Gavin]

It depends on where you fish but as a general rule, I prefer hard foam to yarn indicators. I like the little pinch ons too. Cheers.

[superfly]

Don

I like to use a double over hand knot in the butt section of my leader to fasten a yarn indicator. Some like a slip knot. In my experiences a yarn indicator works best in deep water (3 + feet) and good current. A good example in our area is the eleven point river. I like to change the weight on the leader or the length rather than the position of the yarn indicator. With all that said, a small water ballon with a puff of air in it works better. Put a small puff of air the ballon and put an over hand knot in the ballon. Fasten with one of the knots above and cut off the extra end of the ballon. The ballon rides higher and can handle more weight. Cost 2 cents. Good luck! MATT

[Kayser]

Still and amateur myself, but I'm with snagged. That's only because I like to fish the faster, shallower water (3- feet). A humpy or other high-riding-fly with about 3 feet of tippet. Drastically reduces annoyances of fish hitting your indicator an not ur fly.

Rob

[gonefishin]

Lots of choices. Guess that is what makes fly fishing interesting. What a bout quills? Arent they traditional?

[Kayser]

Quills? As in feathers? Dressed marabou floats well, but I'm at a loss other than that.

Rob

[gonefishin]

Quills? As in feathers? Dressed marabou floats well, but I'm at a loss other than that.

Rob

Porcupine quills. Arent they traditional fish floats?

[shawncat]

It would probably be wise to pick a indicator you like and get used to it.You may want to fish single hook areas like Bennitt zone 1 or the White and North Fork C&R areas.

[Kayser]

The two fly rig is legal in all zones of Bennett, I just have problems using it in deeper water, like Zone 1. The legality of the matter comes from a Conservation officer.

Rob

Whoops, no flies legal in Zone 3. My mistake.

Rob

[Wayne SW/MO]

I think at times the fish at the tailwater spook off of an indicator, so if I have to use one I like a big fly also. High sticking without any indicator can work real well in this part of the country.

[MTM]

OK I will give up a small secret here LOL. I have a friend that makes plug cutters so you can make your own bass bugs and such. I have a set of them that he gave me. I buy block foam in any color I like. I cut a plug the size I like take a hot needle and run it through the center of the plug, cut it to length and you have a great indicator. You can make them about any size you like if you have a set of the cutter's.

One other trick I have used if you have fish taking real light. Take a small thin rubber band and put it around the indicators outside then put it on your leader were ever you need it. IT will hang to the side of the leader. By having the indicator setting to the side of your leader you will see the slightest take. I got the idea from the Brits using those fine bobbers for carp and seeing how they set in the water. Give it a try you might like it. Ron