Indicator question

[GungasUncle]

Besides scotchguard, silicone floatant, and "flyagra" you might try dunking the yarn indicators in RainX (the stuff for windshields) - get it saturated, then place on a paper towel and let it dry.

When I fish indicators I usually use thingamabobbers or corkies.

If you're used to fishing without them, there's no need to change. I can't imagine trout back there being softer taking than out west where they originated from. Depending on river size, you could also just switch tactics to a tight line drift, if you're not already? I rarely fish nymphs on more than a 20' cast when fishing moving water anymore. I maintain tension on the line, and sometimes even pull the line downstream just a tad faster than the current - similar to czech nymphing. You'll feel everything, even the slightest takes with that method. Hook ups tend to be easy too, as soon as the fish mouths the fly just continue the level sweep at a faster pace and fish on.

 

[wozniasm]

Went out on New Years day for a few hours on one pond and used a balloon indicator. The take was so light, that the balloon barely moved but I set the hook and got him. The balloon movement was so light, I thought it was my fly stretching the leader.
As you indicated Gunga, I use a tight line drift and find it very effective.
May try every now and then using an indicator but I don't see the need to convert like the locals here as a staple.

 

[TimberTodd]

May try every now and then using an indicator but I don't see the need to convert like the locals here as a staple.

That's the Oregon spirit my friend! Never forget your roots:thumb:

 

[wozniasm]

That's the Oregon spirit my friend! Never forget your roots:thumb:

Hoooo Yah!

 

[EOBOY]

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My question is, I still have my intermediate sinking line on and pretty sure an indicator wouldn't work unless I switched out to floating line.
Thoughts?!
[/QUOTE]

That is exactly what you have to do! Use floating line.

 

[TimberTodd]

FishFinger do you have a source for the 1/8" foam?

 

[FishFinger]

River City fly shop, off Scholls ferry Rd

 

[TimberTodd]

Perfect, that's my go to fly shop. Thanks.

 

[Casting Call]

Hi Steve! I prefer ballons. I get my ballons at any of the party central stores or craft store. EOBOY listen-up! No matter what weight tip you use you can always adjust the ballon air to the tip being used. Using a fast sink tip, pump-up the ballon, using a simi-float tip just a little air will do for a take down. Hope this helps someone. Let me know. Tony

 

[wozniasm]

Hi Steve! I prefer ballons. I get my ballons at any of the party central stores or craft store. EOBOY listen-up! No matter what weight tip you use you can always adjust the ballon air to the tip being used. Using a fast sink tip, pump-up the ballon, using a simi-float tip just a little air will do for a take down. Hope this helps someone. Let me know. Tony

Tony; Never even considered inflating it more as you indicate but will try that as soon as I can get back out!
Thanks!

 

[EOBOY]

CC

Don't know anything about Balloons! Every thing has changed. I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks. Want to see how good you are at chess hehe been trying to call you. Will be busy till next week but want to hook up. Have a friend who has a place on the Siletz about a mile from the 101 and am thinking of looking for something around there.