Indicatorfly fishing glossary
A buoyant device attached to the leader to detect strikes when nymphing.
Strike indicators serve the same function as a bobber in conventional fishing — they signal when a fish takes the submerged fly. Modern indicators come in many forms.
Types
- Yarn: Sensitive, adjustable, casts well
- Thingamabobber: Buoyant plastic ball, great for heavy rigs
- Putty: Adjustable, minimal splash on landing
- Dry fly: Using a buoyant dry as your indicator (dry-dropper rig)