Strike indicator

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Sujet très intéressant sur les Strike indicators.

Ouin alors là, ça s'est malade !

L'as tu essayé ?

Je ne m'en suis pas fait mais j'en ai des comme ca.

Avec le petit ring ?

Ça va mieux que les autres que ElKHair ma fait acheter en forme d'oeuf jaune fluo ?

Ça va mieux pour installer sur ton bas de ligne mais les œufs sont plus pratique quand tu les installent sur la soie.

Sur la soie ?

Ichh... j'ai jamais essayé ça !

Lorsque tu pêche a la nymphe en lac et que tu pêche plus creux que la longueur de ton bas de ligne tu mets un strike indicator sur la soie.

okok...

Ouin... à ce moment messemble que j'aime mieux pêcher avec une soie intermédiaire non ?

Il va vraiment falloir que tu prenne des cours de pêche a la nymphe

Désoler en anglais

How they are used
Although strike indicators are known to have been utilized hundreds
of years ago, it is only in the past 20 years that they have been popularized.
Prior to the 1980’s most nymph fishermen opted for the “I
use the end of my line to see the take” approach. Although many
fishermen still use this method, most successful anglers have
accepted the “new” style and consider them a must.

How they are different
Strike indicators accomplish three main things. First, they enable us
to adjust the depth at which we fish the fly. Second, they let us
know when a fish has taken our fly. And third, they increase our
hook setting reaction time which results in more hooked fish and
fewer deeply hooked and potentially injured fish.

Basic advantages
Frog Hair™ Strike Indicators incorporate a quick and easy line
threading system that allows for fast, strategic and secure adjustments
on all knotless leaders. As the fisherman moves up or down
the stream, he or she will encounter the need to adjust the depth at
which the fly rides. With the Frog Hair Strike Indicator, the fisherman
simply grabs the indicator and slides it into the desired position, lets
go, and continues fishing. Because the indicator adjustment utilizes
friction grip technology, there are no rubber bands to twist, no
toothpicks to tangle on and no sticky residue left on your line.

Tips for Fishing with an Adjustable Indicator
The first and most important thing to remember when fishing an
Adjustable Indicator is to adjust! Getting the fly to ride at the fish’s
level is achieved by moving the indicator up or down the leader
along with applying the proper amount of weight. How far the indicator
is placed away from the fly depends how deep the fish are
located and how fast the current is. Many anglers follow the rule as
“twice the depth of the water”. This works as a general rule most of
the time but there are exceptions. An example would be a six-foot
deep hole. If your indicator is twelve or thirteen feet away from your
fly, you may never notice the take. In this case, changing to a larger
indicator, moving it closer to the fly and applying more split-shot
would work better.

When to use two indicators at the same time
Many experienced nymph anglers fish two indicators on their line.
Usually a large one is placed high up on the leader followed by a
micro or small size halfway down to the fly. Subtle strikes can then
be detected in almost all water conditions.

Would I ever use one with a dry fly?
YES! One example would be when the fly that is being fished is so
small that you can’t tell where it is on the water. A small indicator
a few feet up the line will show you the general vicinity of the fly
and possibly the take. This is especially true under evening light
conditions. Another use for an indicator in dry fly fishing is to help
hold up the leader in choppy waters. If the leader is pulled under
by turbulent water, so will your dry fly.

Can an indicator “spook” fish?
Some fish can be spooked by the splash of the indicator hitting the
water. Always use the smallest practical size. Fish that receive
heavy fishing pressure may be “conditioned” to associate an indicator
with trouble. Again, use the smallest practical size. Some
anglers will also color the bottom of their indicators with a dull colored
marker. Keep in mind that many fish find indicators irresistible
and will eat them more readily than your fly!

What does a strike look like?
A snagged fly and a take can be hard to distinguish between. As
a general rule, a snag will stop the indicator completely, leaving it
dead in the water. A strike will most often pull the indicator more
straight downward. This can be so slight that you may barely
notice or it might be pulled under several inches. Any abnormal
movement to the side should also be considered a possible strike
and responded to. The more you watch the resulting movements
of the indicator as your fly drifts downstream, the easier it
becomes to realize a true strike. If you’re un-sure, STRIKE NOW!

Excellent texte !

La derniere phrase est la plus importante.

If you’re un-sure, STRIKE NOW!

Pas mal essentiel lorsqu'on pêche le steelhead! Mais j'ai jamais vraiment essayé à la truite... on verra!

Moi c'est toujours un strike indicator a la nymphe.