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 FISHING TIPS by Ron Landis

 

Lots of people new to nymphing use strike indicators. Under some circumstances, I still use them because they can be a great help in discerning the subtle takes that go on out of sight.

I find beginner's, despite the obvious visual cue of a fluorescent orange "cork" still miss micro-movement of the indicators and allow the trout to spit the fly without striking. Here's an idea to enhance you're ability to detect strikes through an indicator. Use two indicators a foot apart on the butt section of the leader. The small takes by fish are signaled by the indicators appearing to suddenly separate. The cue is so dramatic, that even gentle takes by a fish are more easily spotted.

Give it a try, it's the next best thing to visual excitement of dry fly fishing.

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