Fly Fishing

NWflyFisher · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:40 pm Post subject: Strike Indicators - Review

What kind of strike indicators do you all use? I am having a hard time keeping my yarn indicator a float with a glow bug below.
Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks!!!

Clint

jinxed247 · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:34 am Post subject:

depends on if you are fishing in the winter waters. I like the foam ones in the winter..they seem to not absorb so much water and freeze. There are also different sizes but I would try the foam ones you can always add a couple of more if needed.

Boz · Newbie Joined: Oct 16, 2005 Posts: 65 Location: Portland

I like the cheap foam toothpick style ones, unless I'm fishing over spooky fish.

kray · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:18 am Post subject:

This past guide season I have been testing some different strike indicators and the best for the money and durability is a small water balloon. You can get about 200 for a buck and they float higher than any other indicator I have used. The colors are nice if you have a hard time seeing certain colors on the water.

NWflyFisher · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestions. I have been fishing a local stream for 14 to 17 inch sea run cutthroat.

Clint

jeremy · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: foam

i like the foam and tooth pic too ......... floats nice and true .. i think they are made by

"lightnening strike" and i can only seem to find them at select steelhead fly shops .. when using anything else .. somehting just doesn't feel right ... but it may be more habit than anything else ..

do a google for "lightening strike indicators" ... usually come 5 to a pack with toothpics .. has lightnening bolt for logo .... that's what i use .... thinking of going balloon indicator soon though .. but haven't yet.

KodiakCommando · Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject:

Most of the time i like the thill ice n' fly

lunchbox · Newbie Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 28 Location: Utah

Go balloon or go home!

chromefinder · Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:13 am Post subject:

foam and tooth pic

colehatch · Newbie Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 32

I really got into the Blackbird Phantom indicator this fall. Similiar to the toothpick program which you don't have to treat it with anything and it stays up. Gotta keep'em up....

NWflyFisher · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the help. I tried the foam and tooth pic and have had great success with it.

Clint

Capt.Ahab · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject:

I thought some of you might find these articles interesting. I never knew just how cheap and easy these yarn indicators are to make myself. I always liked the yarn style indicators because the length of line between nymph and indicator is easily adjustable. I prefer the first posted design with the rubber O-ring and fray prevention. If your making them yourself you can design them whatever size and color you need and they literally cost pennies per indicator. Cool stuff.

http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/indicators/index.php
http://flyfisherman.com/skills/jmindicator/

seamslayer · Newbie Joined: Aug 19, 2008 Posts: 2

If you want a good indicator look for the quick release style. They are styrofoam, florecent and slide down your line after setting the hook, making landing your prized fish much easier.

MarshallD · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

Thingamabobbers. The large ones work well for bigger water.

I just tested them at the West Branch and East Outlet. I like them. They cast real well and stay where they're put. They ride high and are sensitive to any line movement.

Here's the add text from Orvis....

"Strike indicator fishing bobbers that cast easier, float higher, attach quicker, and stay attached, in place, and afloat! Super sensitive to detect the subtlest of strikes. These bobber strike indicators are super light. 3/4" diameter ideal for short line, light line, and up to moderately heavy nymph rigs. 1" diameter ideal for heavy nymphs, big water. Fishing bobbers use revolutionary trapped-air technology. Strike indicators in assorted colors."