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Sliding indicator using float stops.
Fri 15th March, 2013
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  Everyone has a different way of attaching the indicator. But if you're constantly on the move using one that slides on the line will be a huge advantage both when fishing and landing trout.
There are a number of methods that will allow the indicator to slide up or down, figure of eighting small pieces of rubber rig tube, tiny dental bands, slip knots, sea fishing rig crimps etc.
But the advantage of float stops is they're custom made for the job and they don't damage or kink the line in any way.
The small ones can be used to lock the dry in position on a dry and dropper rig again giving you the option of instant depth adjustment.
The disadvantages ... you can't easily reuse them and I didn't think they were available in N.Z. But Steve from Hutt Valley Hunting and Fishing says I should open my eyes when I'm in the shop because they have plenty.
The step by step below describes the way I make up a nymphing leader with a sliding indicator using float stoppers, others may do it differently. I like to use a fifteen to twenty pound butt, depending on conditions and the time of year, with a loop on one end and a small swivel on the other. The swivel serves as a connection point for the rest of the leader. { see also www.tongarirofishingguide.co.nz }
This thicker section carries the sliding indicator and I keep half a dozen already made up in a rig wallet. In winter I attach approximately eight feet of eight pound Maxima to this. This gives an overall leader length which can be adjusted from eight to thirteen feet. For the photographs I've used much larger swivels than normal.
 
STEP 1
Pull off five and a half feet of 15 lb - 20 lb BS line and tie a loop in one end. Thread the other end through one of the wire loops and double about three inches of line back on itself.
STEP 2
Now slide a single rubber stop down the wire loop onto the doubled line taking it a couple of feet past the tag.
STEP 3
Thread on a small swivel and let it slip down to the stop.
STEP 4
Repeat step one and slide on another rubber stop. At this point I tie a second swivel to the end of the line. So you have a loop at one end and a swivel at the other.
STEP 5
Attach it loop to loop to your fly line, tie on the rest of the leader and flies, then clip on an indicator and go fishing. |
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