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Uploaded by on Sep 30, 2008

Detailed instructions for making a strike indicator for fly fishing.

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  • Glow bug yarn? Doesn't that really get waterlogged? My Glo bug eggs don't even float?

  • @shakeyfly Yeah they will soak up water after a bit. Just squeeze the water out and apply fly floatant and work it into the fibers and you're back in business. These don't sink like glo bug eggs because the fibers are spread out and not tightly packed like on an egg.

    Most of the time you can shake the water free and dry these out just by making a couple of quick false casts.

  • Wow, cool idea. I've got to give that one a try myself. My only concern would be if the second o-ring would pull off of the yarn end but it doesn't seem like it would. Thanks

  • It's just easier to fold and work with a longer piece, but you can certainly go shorter to save on yarn. Just remember, you're doubling the strand over twice so even a 10 inch piece gets short pretty quick.

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  • i just use a piece of stirofoam on my string and it works better than this

  • Thank you! very easy to make it. I will try it soon

  • Nicely done! Especially liked the paper clip!

  • @flyfish1995 Thanks for the tip I'm going to have to try that! I make mine with Macrame Polypropylene yarn. Same thing with the rubber rings etc. I usually have to soak it in a water repellent treatment. I will DEFINITELY have to try that Scotch guard!

  • @shakeyfly After I make mine I spray in with a little bit of 3M scotch guard.Also works well with dry flies.

  • @laki22zr 11/2 times the depth of the water above your top fly or above your splitshot.

  • @laki22zr

    They are primarily used for fly fishing, mostly for nymphing. They are usually attached high up in the butt section of the leader.

  • @fasteddie925 you irish?

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