Yarn indicators
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I don't use yarn indicators any more. If I want an indicator of that style I just use a big dry, like the stimulator, or even a small muddler. I don't care if it doesn't float, being big and resistant they never sink far. I can still see them, and they get hit. Too many indicator hits over time not to go this way. 99% of the time mines on a dropper tag. I bet you folks that tie foam dries would have some great flies for this.
I use thing-a-ma-bobbers with my son and grandkids, they won't sink, just work for the purpose. Last couple times I used a float on a river I just used my foam indicator slip float from lake fishing pegged not to release style, usually, depends on water depth changes though.
I use thing-a-ma-bobbers with my son and grandkids, they won't sink, just work for the purpose. Last couple times I used a float on a river I just used my foam indicator slip float from lake fishing pegged not to release style, usually, depends on water depth changes though.
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I’m more likely to fish dry-dropper, but I do occasionally use a Dorsey indicator or an Oros.
I’m floating and have several rods setup with different rigs for different situations. I’ve been doing well on dry dropper but the big dead drift dry doesn’t get looks right now, and I’d trade it out for an indicator to adjust depth while working some of the slots. The nice soft lay down of the yarn in the low, slow clear water is really nice.
Isn’t the Dorsey indicator just a particular poly yarn essentially? Or is there more to it?
Isn’t the Dorsey indicator just a particular poly yarn essentially? Or is there more to it?
The yarn doesn’t really matter. Using orthodontic bands is the part that matters. They are lighter than o-rings and stay in place better.
I like how easy the new zealand strike indicator kit is to use.
Ok Dorsey it is.
Have you tried making your own floatant? Flyagra is the nicest off the shelf floatant I’ve tried but you can do better if you make your own. I had a guide once tell me he uses Rain X on his yarn indicators, I haven’t ever fished yarn indis on my own so I’m not sure, but I feel like if I dip it in my home brew it’ll float like a cork for a long time.
I used to spray the yarn with silicone water repellent. The stuff you use for re-proofing raingear. It works.
I used the New Zealand wool indicators in my American Nymphing days. They won't float too much heavy stuff, but are lightweight and don't spook fish.
I used to make my own yarn or poly indicators; one evening I was fishing Nunnally with a white poly indicator. It kept going down and from time to time up. The swallows were picking it up. I kept waiting for it to up and down at the same time....
I never liked Thingamabobbers. Corkies or similar with a bamboo toothpick work, you can really downsize and the color options are unlimited. I do like Airlok bobbers until I drop the nut in tall grass then I might have to cuss a few cuss words. I think the Oros bobbers offer a choice but without a blood or surgeons knot in the tippet/leader, they tend to slide. The best of the best: Seegercators for me (no, they aren't yarn).
I never liked Thingamabobbers. Corkies or similar with a bamboo toothpick work, you can really downsize and the color options are unlimited. I do like Airlok bobbers until I drop the nut in tall grass then I might have to cuss a few cuss words. I think the Oros bobbers offer a choice but without a blood or surgeons knot in the tippet/leader, they tend to slide. The best of the best: Seegercators for me (no, they aren't yarn).
Out of what?
White gas and paraffin is an old school one that apparently worked well.
Just gotta be a little cautious while lighting your pipe…
