strike indicators
I've tried several store bought indicators but not really happy with the way they work. I've heard people making their own and would like to give that a shot.
If you have good "recipe" or where I can find info for making your own, would appreciate it if you could steer me in the right direction.
thx's
Mike
"The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope" -John Buchan
People do make Yarn indicators but i find they do not cut it, i use corkies the ones with the toothpick, http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0017527316520a.shtml, and as the toothpick gets wet it swells and holds its self in place better
Nick
I use these Lightning Strike, similar to corkies.
http://littleriveroutfitters.com/sto...cat=966&page=1
Easy to adjust with a toothpick. I don't like the yarn indicators, too wind resistant and hard to adjust.
thanks guys, I'll check those out
appreciate it.
Mike
"The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope" -John Buchan
Hello Mike,
Like Nick, I wasn't too keen on yarn indicators, until I found and used these:
http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/indicators/
Simple to make, very visible, lots of color combinations (two colors of yarn make them easier to see in different water conditions) and float extremely well. I like to brush some Frog's Fanny floatant into them for extra bouyancy.
Cheers,
Richard in Plano, TX
balloons
I use the smallest water balloons you can buy and tie one to an "O" ring . Easy on / off . Also I use the tape backed foam for more delicate situations . When it gets windy or the water deep and / or fast , I'll go without an indicator .
Here's where I learned to do mine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo5ZvPlHcp0
The man who coined the phrase "Money can't buy happiness", never bought himself a good fly rod!
I like yarn indicators. The key is getting the right yarn. Try to find some polypropylene macrame yarn. A lifetime supply can usually be found on ebay. Here is a link that shows basically how I make mine, except I chuck a needle up in my flytying vise and tie them on that.
http://flyfisherman.com/skills/jmindicator/
some great ideas for making you own indicators!
thx's again,
Mike
"The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope" -John Buchan
I use three different types of strike indicators, all for different reasons. The first are Frog Hair indicators. There are re-usable and one time use type. The indicators and the rubber stops are on threaders that make them easy to use. They float like nothing else and are adjustable.
The second type are Cortlands stick on foam indicators. They float really well for how little they are and the color does not fade. I usually have one or two fish hit these when they are taking chironomids on the surface. Other brands of stick on indicators come apart easily but these are very durable. The third type is the like the tooth pick type, but the peg is hollow and the line goes through it. You catch a loop of line between the indicator and the peg, when a fish the loop slips and is free to move, very effective when deep water chironomid fishing. I have never used yarn indicators, but I just might try them. Hope you find what you need.
loufly
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