My Strike indicators sink

[Eric W.]

I tied a bunch (like 20..ya never know when you might need them). And they all sink!!!!!! I used some yarn I got from Clarks Stone fly table @ the outdoor show. Is it the wrong yarn. I used little gaskets and thread wraps. I feel I am a good tyer. Come on, I tye size 18 flies all the time. But can I make a strike indicator ....NOOOOOOO not me.

Whats my problem!! Help........please.......I am begging you!!! Some one! Can some one lend a brother a hand! Can't we just all get along.

If I can;t do this, then I am going to start fishing w/corkies!!!

Sinking in Central Oregon

[TheCamel]

1) Are you treating the indicator's with a floatant?
2) How much weight are you using on the fly?

[Pete]

Remember, the indicator is just that, not a float. Try some different types of yarn, since some will naturally absorb water and some won't. Natural fibers, like wool, have good floatation and water repellancy.

[clacksteel]

With that kind of material you have to add floatant to keep it up....just like you would a Clark stone fly.

[float2ber]

Try polypropelene(spelling?)yarn, or better yet, macrame rope that you comb out. If it still sinks, treat with Watershed or mucilin. Also I use nylon thread to make the loop instead of rubber grommets. Makes them a little lighter.

[Paddlefish]

Treat them with Flyagra. (Of course, floating for over four hours is a serious condition and you should probably just give up for the day, as you're not getting any.)

[dirtyCut]

heheheh.... thats funny

[jschainsaw]

what are you drifting underneath it? The weight can make a big difference!

[FishonDon]

After trying all of the above, and you are still not satisfied, go back to corkies and a toothpick.

[Meskel]

After trying all of the above, and you are still not satisfied, go back to corkies and a toothpick.

Or dare i say a balloon. It works unless you need to cast over 40 yards(then it hangs in the wind a little to much). They worked like a charm for winter steelhead.

Meskel

[clacksteel]

Or dare i say a balloon. It works unless you need to cast over 40 yards(then it hangs in the wind a little to much). They worked like a charm for winter steelhead.

I've heard the same thing. Small waterballoons just barely inflated are supposed to float like...a ballon.

[clacksteel]

Did I mention you can get a couple hundred for $1?

[etacada]

i find yarn has to much wind resistence when casting. I switched to foam/balsa indicators like fish [whoopsydaisies!] brand they cast easier and hold up flies better.

cb

[Eric W.]

I like that idea. water balloons! Who would of thought!