What
size thingamabobber
?
Thingamabobbers come in four different sizes and multiple colors to match any angling situation. Smaller 1/2″ sizes are best for most trout streams. Move up to the larger 1″ and 1 1/2″ ones for bigger water and heavier nymphs (e.g. when dredging egg patterns and 3 lbs of lead for Great Lakes steelhead).
Do strike indicators spook fish?
One of the biggest drawbacks to floating strike indicators like the Thingamabobber (link to AMAZON for price check) is their fish-spooking ability Especially in clear water, the splash landing of a strike indicator can send trout scattering in all directions and put them off the feed for the rest of the day.
Do you need a strike indicator fly fishing?
The short answer is that you never actually “need” a strike indicator However, it requires less skill to catch fish with a strike indicator than without. You will typically have more success using one. Specifically, with nymphs this decision should be based on the size and weight of the fly.
How far should your indicator be from your fly?
The general rule of thumb is that the distance between your strike indicator and your fly should be approximately one and a
half times
the depth at which you wish to wish to fish your fly.
Can you use an indicator with a dry fly?
Another time an indicator is required in when fishing size twenty and smaller dry flies In this case an indicator is necessary to keep track of the fly. In this case the indicator is usually another fly that you can see, or a conventional small strike indicator will also work.
How can we keep the New Zealand strike indicator floating?
While the typical “thingamabobber” or floating cork might do the trick, often times these could spook fish lying beneath the surface. Luckily the New Zealand Strike Indicator Company created a reusable system using yarn and tubing that casts like a dream and floats for hours on end.
What is a nymphing line?
Nymphing fly line is designed to float better Because nymphing rigs often include heavy flies or even added weights, lines designed specifically for nymphing have more buoyancy than normal fly lines. They do this by making the fly line less dense.
What is a nymph fly?
Nymphs, though technically wet flies, refer to subsurface flies that specifically imitate insects or crustaceans , generally don’t have wings like traditional wet flies, and sometimes have a bead for added weight.
What is a thing a
ma bobber
?
Thingamabob is a very informal word for an object whose name you don’t know, have forgotten, or can’t recall at the moment It’s often used to refer to gadgets or parts of things that might not even have a commonly known name, as in Before we attach the bracket, we have to insert this thingamabob here.
How do you attach a bobber to a fly line?
Simply tie the bobber onto your fly line, at the exact position of your set depth Cast out onto the water using a smooth motion, and leave the fly inside the water. You may want to move the rod slightly to the right while tracking the bobber as it moves along the surface of the water.
How do you become a nymph without an indicator?
- Lead Your Fly Line
- Stay Connected
- Fish as Short a Line as Possible
- Keep as Much Fly Line off the Surface As Possible
- Watch For Ques
- Use a Highly Visible Fly Line
- Set on Anything
- Keep Your Fly in the Water.
How do
tippet rings
work?
A Tippet Ring is a small metal ring tied in-between the end of a Tapered Leader and the Tippet material. Using a tippet ring at this connection allows you to cut back the tippet without shortening the tapered leader every time a new fly is tied on.
References
Thingamabobber Strike Indicators
https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/know-your-indicator/7714320
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/thingamabobber-strike-indicator