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Quick Indicator.
Thu 7th March, 2013
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There are several ways to make a sliding indicator. This well known method probably originated in the States and was shown to me a few years ago by top Taupo guide Andrew Christmas. Its main advantage is that it can be attached to the leader even if the rod is already rigged just like the strike indicator tool featured above left. The whole process takes less than 30 seconds. The following images illustrate each step but without the fingers.
  All you need is some water-proofed yarn and a dental rubber band. These are available from some pharmacies or try talking nicely to your friendly dentist.
First open the band and stretch it over the thumb and fore-finger of your left hand.
Form a loop in your leader and push it through the rubber band.
Now keeping the band open continue wrapping the loop of mono around one side of it at least six times.
“Cast off ” the band from your fingers and pull the loop and line simultaneously so that the band contracts tightly around the loop.
Insert the yarn into the open loop...wet the line and rubber band with some saliva then slide up tight to the yarn.This folds the yarn in half. To finish comb it with a fine wire pet brush to separate the fibers...trim the ends and you now have a sliding indicator.
I make a point of trimming all my indicators because if you don't those straggly ends cause problems. Many anglers prefer these because they save having to buy or make up your own on snap links or "O rings" and are the perfect solution for quick method changes on the river.
Just remember to pre-treat the yarn the night before, pop it into a resealable plastic bag with a few rubber bands and don't leave it on the kitchen work-top when you leave next day!
Be Lucky
Mike |
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