Small stream indicator advice

[terry13111]

What kind of strike indicator do you small stream guys like to fish? I have been using the stick-on foam ones, but I want something adjustable that won't kink my leader and that is not too big. I was thinking the round foam balls with the pegs, but I don't know what size would be good for small stream brookie fishing. Thanks.

[tennswede]

I have found that it is better to go without an indicator at all. After a while you learn to watch your line for an unatural drift and set the hook if the line acts out of normal. The indicator has it's place but in my opinion it's a hindrance on any river smaller than Little River.

[Rog 1]

I am with Hans...reading the book "Flyfishing Through a Midlife Crisis" the author remarked that one of his sons asked him about fishing with indicators and said what is the difference between that and using a cork and baid....in the Park either high stick through the runs or just watch the end of your flyline....it will tell you what you need to know....learned this technique out of necessity one spring trip....

[David Dornblaser]

I fish in different small streams than you do. However, I have had way too many brookies eat my yarn, strike my twist-ons, etc., over the years. Once the season warms to caddis warmth, and even before, I use a stimulator, or other, large fly as an indicator. And, my "indicator" has caught more than a few fish.

- David

[Grannyknot]

Bill @ LRO introduced me to the ones that look like a medicine capsule with the dog bone shaped piece of rubber in the middle. I believe Mr. Drake advocates the use of these also.

Here's a link to the product description on their online catalog ....http://littleriveroutfitters.com/sto...cat=966&page=2

I don't think I'll ever use another type of indicator.

[GrouseMan77]

I agree with tennswede. I was started leaving the strike indicators in my vest earlier this year.

If you need to... I would use a dry.

[Wilson10]

I just bought some thingamabobbers. Haven't gotten to try them out yet.

I'll be sure to give a report... Some others on this board recommended them.

[Grannyknot]

Originally Posted by Wilson10

I just bought some thingamabobbers. Haven't gotten to try them out yet.

I'll be sure to give a report... Some others on this board recommended them.

Adam...shoot me an email when you get a minute.
Cody_Edrington@yahoo.com

[92Esquire]

My favorite small stream indicator is called a Stimulator, in size 12 or 14.

[troutslayer3393]

I always like one with a hook on it. Neversink Caddis' work great for me this time of year....I would also try beefy foam ants and terrestrials. I would hate to recall how many times a trout has tried to eat my indicator...and there was no hook on it.