It helps to fluff the Dorsey with a piece of Velcro, bringing both sides together into one piece, but it’s not necessary. I have a lot of people show up with whatever rubber bands they found at the drug store or something, and they tell me the system doesn’t work. Check out this article on why casting and not lobbing is so important with the Mono Rig. It’s easy to attach to the leader and makes for a pretty pleasant nymphing experience. 1) Is the orthodontic band supposed to be rolled down onto the actual yarn indicator or merely “snugged up” against it? Once I’m on the water, I usually work a bit of green Musclin into the yarn. Also, add up to 7 wraps when mounting on thin lines. These views address all seasons, all distances and many variations . 6mm Bonnie Braid, to be specific. The transition and sighter section is short enough that I fish with only the butt section in the guides. Respectfully, that’s because you’re using the wrong rubber bands. To make a strike indicator, double the leader to form a loop and place the loop through the slot at the end of the tool. I want it sitting just below the yarn, snug against it. Cut a short section of braided macrame' yarn from the skein (which will provide several lifetime supplies of indicators to you and your friends). It’s a PRE treatment done at the tying table. Finely textured yarns (such as Glo-bug yarn) will work, but capillary action draws water into the yarn more quickly and makes it more difficult to redry the indicator once it is waterlogged. It floats very well and is available in a myriad of colors. But if you use 1/4″ medium gauge bands, the system works as described above. Usually attach to butt section of tapered leader with a clove hitch. Comb out the strands for each color, then stack them. Material diameter and material stiffness. Read the surrounding material from those quotes too. The Dorsey is lighter, more sensitive, more subtle and more adjustable than anything else you can attach to the line. I like trying new things. Let’s figure this out. I’ve been playing around and comparing Dorsey’s attached via the standard rubber band (I use 1/4″ heavy) as well as Dorsey’s attached via a small piece of tubing (a la NZ strike indicator system). It cast better, floated better, was more visible, had many subtle behaviors to help me identify strikes and, what is most important when bouncing nymphing, held up a lot of split shot and “bounced” beautifully. I’ve been chasing the right indicator for a while now and I’ve never found one that does everything I need it to. It could be that you slid the band when there was a twist or a loop over the indy that developed during casting. Basically, after a lot of testing and messing around, I feel like the best flies for dry dropper are ones that I would fish anyway. Think of nymph fishing as casting ugly. And learn to accurately judge the distance you are casting. It is fully adjustable, reusable, very easy to put on and extremely high in visibility. There’s virtually no disturbance on the water when the yarn lands (it weighs nothing and holds no water). It looks like they are about 2″. I’m going to give it a go. Enjoy the day. The bad news is I had to buy about a mile of it. Thanks! Break off the tag end. Further, you to not have to change the depth of the indicator when switching runs. Thank you all, for a wonderful and busy 2019 season! The best nymphing rigs have only one diameter of tippet under the water. However, My Mono Rig formula is designed so that those knots do not end up in the guides. Second, there are MANY other things that we use and things we do that impact our trout streams which are much more important to think about. Jesse Haller is a Product Development Specialst at Orvis, in charge of flies and gadgets. That delicacy and refinement of presentation is maximized by using the Dorsey. by Domenick Swentosky | Mar 30, 2017 | 64 comments, Read the Troutbitten Article | Buy the Net. Since 1856. Let the Rain-X dry completely. Yarn indicators offer great visibility and an acute sensitivity that the many popular indicators of today lack. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. Cut the cord into three-inch strips and separate the strands. . I read through it twice and didn’t see that. Using a overhand knot over leader to attach, it has most of the attributes you mention, except it is not reusable…. You ever have this happen? With just a bit of practice, attaching the Dorsey becomes second nature — like tying a knot. But I’ll mention this: if you use too much yarn, too big of tying thread or too much tying thread, then it will be hard to get rid of the bow tie effect. I tie similar poly yarn indicators for all the reasons mentioned in your article, they are inexpensive,land soft and super sensitive. Pealing them off can leave a stick residue on your leader and sometimes some remnant sticker. And many of those adjustments are based on our thought processes around weights and measures. Friends. If I may ask, what diameter of tippet are you using? I think that an 8 strand small Dorsey wouldn’t work, so I’ll try it your way. SKU: N/A Category: Strike Indicators Tags: nymph, strike indicator. Plus the tubing never fails/breaks…rubber bands will sometimes break/snap, etc. https://troutbitten.com/2019/07/07/fly-fishing-the-mono-rig-its-casting-not-lobbing/. It also gets high marks for not hinging your leader and its easy adjustability. The last thing I can think is that any yarn sitting in a glass for a while will probably get some water in between the fibers and become waterlogged. Six wraps on 5x fluorocarbon with a 5/16″ medium band. . The 1/4″ bands also work fine with larger Dorseys. It floats better than a dry, with less maintenance, and it adjusts for depth by easily sliding up or down the leader. Again, it’s dry before you put the fly or the indy in your vest. I’m using 2 and 3 strand so I didn’t expect to have this problem. I do like using two colors, because it provides distinct contrast, allowing you to read when the Dorsey just twists a tiny bit — and set the hook! So I only had to buy one. Use scissors to trim to about a half-inch for small Dorseys and an inch for larger ones. The leader kinks around the band and resembles a “7” rather than a straight leader. The yarn is typically treated with a floatant of your choice and offers clear visual cues on what is going on with your flies under the surface. You can easily back off tension of the nut and move the indicator, lock it back down, and fish at a different depth. Bright wavy polypro yarn. At the heart of every good leader design is an intentional balance between turnover and drag. Its floating ability makes it the best choice for strike indicators, parachute posts, and wings for an assortment of dry flies. I think overall I prefer using the tubing to attach Dorsey’s now. Some pieces of water just beg for a suspender, and with how easily the Dorsey attaches and slides to adjust for depth, it’s a very efficient solution. That’s awesome. I was ready to purchase yarn but the found out that bands on e-bay. You won’t worry about losing them to snags or break offs–they are very inexpensive. Hi Mick, I’m glad you got in touch. I’ll leave it to Pat to document his own history. But often the plug doesn’t hold, and it can be a line-catcher and tangle waiting to happen. Thanks for sharing. Airflo Airlock indicators are very similar to Thingamabobbers in that they are … I know Rain-X is good for windshields, but is good for for trout streams? While I haven’t fished them yet, I’m a little disappointed after the “water glass test.”. I laughed. I saw that you use anywhere from 2 to 7 strands, usually using 5. I strongly believe that it has resulted in increased success for both guides and anglers and in some way probably helped the sport grow through just simply putting more fish in the net. You simply place your line in the slit and screw down the nut. I think the same Dorsey (you can only get a 3 strand Dorsey tied w/Veevus 14/0 easily through the tubing, a 4 strand will fit but takes a lot of coaxing) is more sensitive (i.e. Break or cut off the thread. I apply a drop of Rain-X to the yarn after making the Dorseys at my tying desk (I do the same with my dry flies). Angler Types in Profile Big Trout Commentary Dry Fly Fishing Fly Fishing StrategiesGear Reviews Night FishingNymphing Stories Streamers Tactics Troutbitten Fly Box, Gear Review Policy Terms and conditonsPrivacy PolicyAffiliate Link DisclosureAmazon Affiliate Disclaimer, Gear Review Policy Terms and conditons Privacy Policy Affiliate Link Disclosure Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer. Thank you for the article. On the site linked in the article, I like Kelly Green, Baby Yellow and Orange. The attachment method leaves a kink in your leader. I have found that craft poly yarn has the right denier, or fiber thickness, to help trap air and resist trapping water, ill-reported as "absorbing" water. Also, would it be good enough to just rub some Gink on it before you use it. Basically, with a fly rod of any length, you can get the fish close enough to land and still keep the knots out of the guides. Add to cart. If the Dorsey doesn’t slide easily, then something is twisted. It’s a challenge to cast in some conditions, not having the weight of a TB, but it’s easy to switch to the latter when needed, with the same orthodontic rubber band connection, and to switch back (and by the way, that connection redeemed the TB for me). Poly-yarn indicators come in just about every color, from bright colors to muted tones. Grab the line in a loop. Since 2014 and 600 articles deep Troutbitten is a free resource for all anglers Your support is greatly appreciated. Cork. $2.99. Some people elect to simply cut it off with their nippers. Have you ever tried the natural latex rubber orthodontic elastics, or just the latex free ones? Plus, they do tend to fall off the leader, and you often see them floating in rivers, which is a bummer, as they are certainly not biodegradable. Reading Water, Stories, Tactics, Walk Along. Wool Strike Indicators. . The New Zealand Strike Indicator company came up with a brilliant product, with a cool little tool that uses small rubber tubing to attach the colored or plain colored wool to your leader without hinging your leader. Casting and presenting flies with yarn is easy, as well. We have listed the top-rated fly fishing strike indicator trending in 2020. It’s a great way to keep in touch. We cannot deny the amount of influence, accessibility, and success that can be attributed to the devices. I’m sorry, Domenick. I do use blood knots, and I clip them flush with the knot. Buy 1/4' medium gauge orthodontic rubber bands for the Dorsey here. Well, the damn thing is 1600 words on a simple topic like macrame yarn and rubber bands. As it turns out, I was fishing yesterday on our tailwater (the Guadalupe). And the river. Thanks for your time and great articles. (The slinky can also be made from Dacron.) Specially sourced and dyed New Zealand wool is available in: Stealthy White, Hi-Vis Orange, Super Bright Florescent Green, and Black. This article is part of the Walk Along series. Actually went back and looked at my bag of bands, they’re 1/4 mediums. A dry fly, Thingamabobber or cork style indicator all have their moments. See above: “Use scissors to trim to about a half-inch for small Dorseys and an inch for larger ones.”, “The macrame yarn sheds water very well, but a little extra help doesn’t hurt. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but you probably won’t find what you want. Excellent tip. Consider your fly size and weight. Required fields are marked *. Throw two half hitches over the yarn and seat them at the wraps. Yes, it rides on the surface and not in or underneath it — that’s one of the things that makes it so sensitive. I just think about the amount of weight below, in whatever form, and choose and indy. Lastly, no the Dorsey doesn’t kink the leader at all. Give it a try some more. The macrame yarn is really buoyant! The answers are in the article, my friend. The captured-air concept was apparently borrowed from an era when small balloons were used as strike indicators. Here’s a primer that addresses the pros and cons of each style, to help you pick the right indicator for your needs. If so, how? I was using a thingamabobber, but I decided to experiment with a Dorsey indicator I had with me. Wool strike indicators, like the New Zealand Strike Indicators, are a tuft of wool or yarn that is attached to your leader. So, for me the Dorsey rides higher. Just pull down on the thread/bobbin while you are stretching the yarn to length prior to final trim. Super light and super easy to cast, yarn indicators are a must for skittish trout because they lay down on the water like a whisper. And I hope I didn’t come across as rude in my first reply. If you fish hard and pay attention to the details, you’ll often catch, miss or turn enough trout to learn something. The length of tubing in relation to the length of the Dorsey will affect how vertical the Dorsey goes…you can get a pretty “bushy” Dorsey with a very short length of tubing, the longer the tubing is, the more vertical it forces the Dorsey. Did you let the Rain-X dry completely before you applied Mucilin? Recently, Tim Rajeff created the Airlock Indicator, which took the inspiration of the Thingamabobber and improved on the attachment to your monofilament. I’m using mostly 5X so I don’t know if I need to use a larger size. It stays on the fibers for a very long time.”. If the water is really choppy I go to a TB if I want a suspender, however I usually tight line that stuff. Just got the circus cord. This was one of the earliest indicators. Heavy gauge doesn’t thin out and snug up to the yarn enough, in my experience. Then pass the yarn through the loop, and slide the band up to the yarn (It helps to wet the band before sliding). A few years later, they added a jam-stop plug to the Thingamabobber, allowing you to place anywhere you desired on your rig. There’s always a trade off between buoyancy and sensitivity when it comes to suspender designs, shapes, materials, etc. I think those adjustments should solve your problem, but shoot me an email if not. You will need about 5-inches per indicator. I have been using green balloons as an indy beyond standard dry-dropper. There are also pre-made sighters with loops at each end. I apply a drop of Rain-X to the yarn after making the Dorseys at my tying desk (I do the same with my dry flies). Macrame yarn is more buoyant than wool, and I like that I can fish a wider range of sizes with the Dorsey than I can with the NZ system. With so many choices, you’ll need to experiment to find which work best for you in which fishing scenarios. I’ve had problems reeling in good sized fish with the knots getting caught in the tip top and guides. That’s all I got. On the stream, even long drifts are only ten or fifteen seconds long. Over the years I have tried a number of different types of strike indicators. I’m beginning to get an idea . I don’t want to be that careful, so I just use 4X or even 3X for that first two feet of my tippet section (below my sighter). At the heart of the puzzle is an eternal question: What do the trout want? It’s how we solve the daily puzzles. The Dorsey I made in the video was five strand. But even the strongest candidates have weaknesses. I don’t want that. The macrame yarn sheds water very well, but a little extra help doesn’t hurt. … It should show you what to do. Nothing is more important than the leader. The Stuff. Again, just my experience comparing tubing to bands. Domenick Swentosky T R O U T B I T T E N domenick@troutbitten.com. George Daniel’s book Strip Set Purchase here to support Troutbitten. It had a ripple effect and played a big role in getting more people to try nymphing. Or is it supposed to end up pinched together so the two ends appear as 1 single tuft on the line? And the marginal improvement you might see is probably a result of confidence and concentration rather than the performance of new gear. I think you’ll find that you can see almost any color of a Dorsey. Wool Yarn Floats High Wool Yarn Lands Gently Wool Yarn Casts Like A Dry Fly ... Make your very best presentation by utilizing the optimal size and color strike indicator to match conditions. If it just snugs up against the Dorsey doesn’t that kink your tippet and ride poorly in the water? Hi Domenick, I guess you knew this questions was coming, which colors are most visible to you? I pre-build my Dorseys at the tying bench, but you can just take chunks of yarn out on the water and slip them into the small rubber band. There are many different deniers of poly yarn, some unsuitably heavy for making strike indicators. The Dorsey also costs next to nothing, and you can fish it in any color you like. Should I make them thicker? Again, I urge you not to substitute whatever elastics bands you have laying around from the time your daughter wore braces. Pros Easy to See Multiple colors and sizes Strong tippet, Mark. Second, real dense Dorseys trimmed short feel heavier to me (probably because they are, especially if they get a little water in them). And be nice. The fact our government in not in favor of clean water is beyond comprehension. Dom, could you explain why you use fewer strands (2, for example) on your smaller Dorseys? It works well with small flies and is very good when fish are eating softly in the middle of the water column. Finally, do you have trout rise to a small Dorsey? I watched the video but still ended up having a couple questions about attaching the indicator to the leader as well-. The first indicators were most likely made of cork, and there are still several options available in this style. I use it (or write about it) otherwise. Change either of them, just a little, and you’ll have something different — and less effective. And it rides perfectly on the water, if attached as shown. I will mention that there is different tubing – sizes, consistency (stretchiness)…I’ve messed around a lot..l. Yeah I totally hear you. This is the best stuff in the world for adding flotation to your fly. And while this is also one of the most common questions I’ve fielded through the years, it has a complex answer that I’ve never tackled in an article. One thing is for sure: the indicator is here to stay. Fly Casting, Fly Fishing Strategies, Tactics. From your description, my guess is that’s what’s happening. Wind, sudden rise, i dont know. No tools other than your hands are required for the Dorsey, and the materials are dirt cheap. Good question. Most often, I fish the Dorsey on the Mono Rig. It won’t stay on or stay snug. That’s how it works. Peace. Understand the length, thickness and weight of your leader’s butt section. To pick up from a comment I left on the youtube video about this: indeed, the dorsey indicator did work better on the river than it did at home (suspending weight in a large measuring cup). Often, I only use it for a handful of casts and then remove the Dorsey to get back to tight lining. Because if you change much about this system at all, it doesn’t work well. While your indicator is under the water being ripped around by a fish, it adds stress to the tippet and knots below. Now time to re-read, with the benefit of some initial experience. I like to fish suspenders as an extension of tight line nymphing on a Mono Rig. Again, small Dorseys are the best. If you simply lob the next cast forward, the water will hold in the Dorsey. It’s probably a matter of personal preference. Same result. Ok I am confused. Simply put strike indicators are a visual aid attached to our leader to show us when a fish takes our fly. Good stuff. I will give the Dorsey a try. I think its actually almost faster to rig it with tubing once you get used to it. Smaller Dorseys are the most sensitive. Bubble Rigs Not at all. The longer I use the Dorsey, the more I prefer the 1/4″ size, because they work better with small Dorseys. If you'd like to be spared the trouble and aggravation, I'm happy to send you a 36" piece, delivered to your door for $2. I like to keep them light and sensitive. The best days start by learning what most trout in the river are doing. I actually find the crinkled fibers of the macrame yarn to trap more air than the wool of the NZ system. I dropped it in the glass of water and it became waterlogged almost immediately. I’m not sure if I have medium or heavy rubber bands, I just have whatever came in the kit from Blue Quill. It should ride with the tips up. You can be sure the Dorsey works. The internet, the postal service and I will make this real easy . Are blood knots used to attach all the different pieces of the mono rig together? Yarn indicators are also much more sensitive allowing even the subtlest of takes to be detected. So, something sliced the rubber band. Yes, it’s fine. Another foam option is the “Turn On Strike Indicator,” two molded-foam pieces that cleverly attach together on your leader using a mini dog-bone shaped rubber band. I now prefer 1/4″ bands over the 5/16″ because they are better for small Dorseys. It doesn’t kink or damage the line and doesn’t move until you want it to, whereby it easily slides on any diameter of line. Thank you Domenick for all your insightful articles. It tilts, twists and twitches when other indys don’t show anything. Your email address will not be published. Be part of the Troutbitten community of ideas. How long are you letting it in the glass? Also, when I want to fish the suspender BELOW my position (let the drift extend downstream) I go to a TB because it sort of suctions to the water surface better and holds its position. The first indicators were most likely made of cork, and there are still several options available … I attach it just below my sighter on a piece of 4x fluorocarbon. Most often, I fish the Dorsey on the Mono Rig, Trout Like To Do What Their Friends Are Doing, Distance: Know Your Weights and Measures — Part Two, Troutbitten State of the Union — 2020 Wrap Up, VIDEO | Fly Fishing the Mono Rig: Streamers — Episode 1, Tight Line and Euro Nymphing — The Lift and Lead, Streamer Presentations — The Tight Line Dance, Fifty Fly Fishing Tips: #43 — Two Ways to Recover Slack, Get Short and Effective Drifts with Your Fly, Fly Casting — Five Tips For Better Mending, Lost Trout Are Your Fault — Streamer Fishing Myth v Truth, The Meat Eater Minority — Streamer Fishing Myth v Truth, Fifty Fly Fishing Tips: #21 — Fear No Snag. To remove the Dorsey, grab the yarn and slide the rubber band down. Thanks for the input. This review is for the New Zealand Strike Indicator. You attach the sighter to the leader, and then the tippet extends from the other side to the flies. When you do the water test, are you mounting the Dorsey on the rubber band? Tight lines! The splash of the nymph scares a trout before the Dorsey ever does. Airflo Airlock Indicator. If not, you may have trapped moisture in the Dorsey so it’s quickly waterlogged. Lead. I have had trouble getting these to attach properly on 4x and I’ve found that fewer wraps ease the problem someone mentioned earlier with the light tippet twisting up in the ortho band and not seating up on the Dorsey. Fly fisherman are an innovative lot, taking pride in a creative, DIY ingenuity. Hey Domenick, I counted 5 strands i the video, is that correct? This device has a small plastic screw nut at the top that you can unscrew, revealing a threaded post with a slit in it. Use either 5/16″ or 1/4' medium gauge. As you say, it goes under easier. I constantly use the Dorsey with tungsten beaded nymphs. Mounted that way it really is the most sensitive indy I’ve ever found. That’s your thing, and I’d stick with it. A yarn or wool option cuts through the water with minimal additional pressure. But a Medium gauge rubber band does the trick. It’s one of those topics that I just cannot see another side of. Subtlety. You can straighten your leader after use, but there are typically some abrasion marks showing some damage to the leader. The river was flowing at over 400 cfs., so I used a drop shot rig to get the flies down quickly (btw, the drop shot really works well, and, as an added benefit, I only lost one nymph to a snag in a long day of fishing). Some draw backs to this simple float were the splash and the crimp weakening the line after adjustment. . The sighter can be treated with floatant and will float with the right amount of fly weight. Once I’m on the water, I usually work a bit of green Musclin into the yarn. One variation of the sighter, “the slinky,” looks like a phone cord. I recently compared this technique to the NZ strike indicator, while impressed I simply wasnt getting the same “height” during use as I was the NZ. So they don’t land as lightly and with as much finesse. Actually, I’ve never used a really small Dorsey. Sounds simple but like almost every other rule in fly fishing strategy there are exceptions. Worrying that maybe the Rain-X and mucilin had messed with it, I tried a plain one. . . More material makes it harder to punch out a cast with the Mono Rig. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. . Color: Clear: Quantity. I’ve tried any where from 3-5 wraps of the rubber band and no difference. Pinch the Dorsey in the center to bring the two sides together. No, the Dorsey doesn’t damage the line at all. If I want to run 5X as my tippet sections, then I make the first two feet of the tippet section 4X and THAT is where I add the Dorsey and adjust it. So building a half dozen Dorseys goes a long way. 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It helps to fluff the Dorsey with a piece of Velcro, bringing both sides together into one piece, but it’s not necessary. I have a lot of people show up with whatever rubber bands they found at the drug store or something, and they tell me the system doesn’t work. Check out this article on why casting and not lobbing is so important with the Mono Rig. It’s easy to attach to the leader and makes for a pretty pleasant nymphing experience. 1) Is the orthodontic band supposed to be rolled down onto the actual yarn indicator or merely “snugged up” against it? Once I’m on the water, I usually work a bit of green Musclin into the yarn. Also, add up to 7 wraps when mounting on thin lines. These views address all seasons, all distances and many variations . 6mm Bonnie Braid, to be specific. The transition and sighter section is short enough that I fish with only the butt section in the guides. Respectfully, that’s because you’re using the wrong rubber bands. To make a strike indicator, double the leader to form a loop and place the loop through the slot at the end of the tool. I want it sitting just below the yarn, snug against it. Cut a short section of braided macrame' yarn from the skein (which will provide several lifetime supplies of indicators to you and your friends). It’s a PRE treatment done at the tying table. Finely textured yarns (such as Glo-bug yarn) will work, but capillary action draws water into the yarn more quickly and makes it more difficult to redry the indicator once it is waterlogged. It floats very well and is available in a myriad of colors. But if you use 1/4″ medium gauge bands, the system works as described above. Usually attach to butt section of tapered leader with a clove hitch. Comb out the strands for each color, then stack them. Material diameter and material stiffness. Read the surrounding material from those quotes too. The Dorsey is lighter, more sensitive, more subtle and more adjustable than anything else you can attach to the line. I like trying new things. Let’s figure this out. I’ve been playing around and comparing Dorsey’s attached via the standard rubber band (I use 1/4″ heavy) as well as Dorsey’s attached via a small piece of tubing (a la NZ strike indicator system). It cast better, floated better, was more visible, had many subtle behaviors to help me identify strikes and, what is most important when bouncing nymphing, held up a lot of split shot and “bounced” beautifully. I’ve been chasing the right indicator for a while now and I’ve never found one that does everything I need it to. It could be that you slid the band when there was a twist or a loop over the indy that developed during casting. Basically, after a lot of testing and messing around, I feel like the best flies for dry dropper are ones that I would fish anyway. Think of nymph fishing as casting ugly. And learn to accurately judge the distance you are casting. It is fully adjustable, reusable, very easy to put on and extremely high in visibility. There’s virtually no disturbance on the water when the yarn lands (it weighs nothing and holds no water). It looks like they are about 2″. I’m going to give it a go. Enjoy the day. The bad news is I had to buy about a mile of it. Thanks! Break off the tag end. Further, you to not have to change the depth of the indicator when switching runs. Thank you all, for a wonderful and busy 2019 season! The best nymphing rigs have only one diameter of tippet under the water. However, My Mono Rig formula is designed so that those knots do not end up in the guides. Second, there are MANY other things that we use and things we do that impact our trout streams which are much more important to think about. Jesse Haller is a Product Development Specialst at Orvis, in charge of flies and gadgets. That delicacy and refinement of presentation is maximized by using the Dorsey. by Domenick Swentosky | Mar 30, 2017 | 64 comments, Read the Troutbitten Article | Buy the Net. Since 1856. Let the Rain-X dry completely. Yarn indicators offer great visibility and an acute sensitivity that the many popular indicators of today lack. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. Cut the cord into three-inch strips and separate the strands. . I read through it twice and didn’t see that. Using a overhand knot over leader to attach, it has most of the attributes you mention, except it is not reusable…. You ever have this happen? With just a bit of practice, attaching the Dorsey becomes second nature — like tying a knot. But I’ll mention this: if you use too much yarn, too big of tying thread or too much tying thread, then it will be hard to get rid of the bow tie effect. I tie similar poly yarn indicators for all the reasons mentioned in your article, they are inexpensive,land soft and super sensitive. Pealing them off can leave a stick residue on your leader and sometimes some remnant sticker. And many of those adjustments are based on our thought processes around weights and measures. Friends. If I may ask, what diameter of tippet are you using? I think that an 8 strand small Dorsey wouldn’t work, so I’ll try it your way. SKU: N/A Category: Strike Indicators Tags: nymph, strike indicator. Plus the tubing never fails/breaks…rubber bands will sometimes break/snap, etc. https://troutbitten.com/2019/07/07/fly-fishing-the-mono-rig-its-casting-not-lobbing/. It also gets high marks for not hinging your leader and its easy adjustability. The last thing I can think is that any yarn sitting in a glass for a while will probably get some water in between the fibers and become waterlogged. Six wraps on 5x fluorocarbon with a 5/16″ medium band. . The 1/4″ bands also work fine with larger Dorseys. It floats better than a dry, with less maintenance, and it adjusts for depth by easily sliding up or down the leader. Again, it’s dry before you put the fly or the indy in your vest. I’m using 2 and 3 strand so I didn’t expect to have this problem. I do like using two colors, because it provides distinct contrast, allowing you to read when the Dorsey just twists a tiny bit — and set the hook! So I only had to buy one. Use scissors to trim to about a half-inch for small Dorseys and an inch for larger ones. The leader kinks around the band and resembles a “7” rather than a straight leader. The yarn is typically treated with a floatant of your choice and offers clear visual cues on what is going on with your flies under the surface. You can easily back off tension of the nut and move the indicator, lock it back down, and fish at a different depth. Bright wavy polypro yarn. At the heart of every good leader design is an intentional balance between turnover and drag. Its floating ability makes it the best choice for strike indicators, parachute posts, and wings for an assortment of dry flies. I think overall I prefer using the tubing to attach Dorsey’s now. Some pieces of water just beg for a suspender, and with how easily the Dorsey attaches and slides to adjust for depth, it’s a very efficient solution. That’s awesome. I was ready to purchase yarn but the found out that bands on e-bay. You won’t worry about losing them to snags or break offs–they are very inexpensive. Hi Mick, I’m glad you got in touch. I’ll leave it to Pat to document his own history. But often the plug doesn’t hold, and it can be a line-catcher and tangle waiting to happen. Thanks for sharing. Airflo Airlock indicators are very similar to Thingamabobbers in that they are … I know Rain-X is good for windshields, but is good for for trout streams? While I haven’t fished them yet, I’m a little disappointed after the “water glass test.”. I laughed. I saw that you use anywhere from 2 to 7 strands, usually using 5. I strongly believe that it has resulted in increased success for both guides and anglers and in some way probably helped the sport grow through just simply putting more fish in the net. You simply place your line in the slit and screw down the nut. I think the same Dorsey (you can only get a 3 strand Dorsey tied w/Veevus 14/0 easily through the tubing, a 4 strand will fit but takes a lot of coaxing) is more sensitive (i.e. Break or cut off the thread. I apply a drop of Rain-X to the yarn after making the Dorseys at my tying desk (I do the same with my dry flies). Angler Types in Profile Big Trout Commentary Dry Fly Fishing Fly Fishing StrategiesGear Reviews Night FishingNymphing Stories Streamers Tactics Troutbitten Fly Box, Gear Review Policy Terms and conditonsPrivacy PolicyAffiliate Link DisclosureAmazon Affiliate Disclaimer, Gear Review Policy Terms and conditons Privacy Policy Affiliate Link Disclosure Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer. Thank you for the article. On the site linked in the article, I like Kelly Green, Baby Yellow and Orange. The attachment method leaves a kink in your leader. I have found that craft poly yarn has the right denier, or fiber thickness, to help trap air and resist trapping water, ill-reported as "absorbing" water. Also, would it be good enough to just rub some Gink on it before you use it. Basically, with a fly rod of any length, you can get the fish close enough to land and still keep the knots out of the guides. Add to cart. If the Dorsey doesn’t slide easily, then something is twisted. It’s a challenge to cast in some conditions, not having the weight of a TB, but it’s easy to switch to the latter when needed, with the same orthodontic rubber band connection, and to switch back (and by the way, that connection redeemed the TB for me). Poly-yarn indicators come in just about every color, from bright colors to muted tones. Grab the line in a loop. Since 2014 and 600 articles deep Troutbitten is a free resource for all anglers Your support is greatly appreciated. Cork. $2.99. Some people elect to simply cut it off with their nippers. Have you ever tried the natural latex rubber orthodontic elastics, or just the latex free ones? Plus, they do tend to fall off the leader, and you often see them floating in rivers, which is a bummer, as they are certainly not biodegradable. Reading Water, Stories, Tactics, Walk Along. Wool Strike Indicators. . The New Zealand Strike Indicator company came up with a brilliant product, with a cool little tool that uses small rubber tubing to attach the colored or plain colored wool to your leader without hinging your leader. Casting and presenting flies with yarn is easy, as well. We have listed the top-rated fly fishing strike indicator trending in 2020. It’s a great way to keep in touch. We cannot deny the amount of influence, accessibility, and success that can be attributed to the devices. I’m sorry, Domenick. I do use blood knots, and I clip them flush with the knot. Buy 1/4' medium gauge orthodontic rubber bands for the Dorsey here. Well, the damn thing is 1600 words on a simple topic like macrame yarn and rubber bands. As it turns out, I was fishing yesterday on our tailwater (the Guadalupe). And the river. Thanks for your time and great articles. (The slinky can also be made from Dacron.) Specially sourced and dyed New Zealand wool is available in: Stealthy White, Hi-Vis Orange, Super Bright Florescent Green, and Black. This article is part of the Walk Along series. Actually went back and looked at my bag of bands, they’re 1/4 mediums. A dry fly, Thingamabobber or cork style indicator all have their moments. See above: “Use scissors to trim to about a half-inch for small Dorseys and an inch for larger ones.”, “The macrame yarn sheds water very well, but a little extra help doesn’t hurt. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but you probably won’t find what you want. Excellent tip. Consider your fly size and weight. Required fields are marked *. Throw two half hitches over the yarn and seat them at the wraps. Yes, it rides on the surface and not in or underneath it — that’s one of the things that makes it so sensitive. I just think about the amount of weight below, in whatever form, and choose and indy. Lastly, no the Dorsey doesn’t kink the leader at all. Give it a try some more. The macrame yarn is really buoyant! The answers are in the article, my friend. The captured-air concept was apparently borrowed from an era when small balloons were used as strike indicators. Here’s a primer that addresses the pros and cons of each style, to help you pick the right indicator for your needs. If so, how? I was using a thingamabobber, but I decided to experiment with a Dorsey indicator I had with me. Wool strike indicators, like the New Zealand Strike Indicators, are a tuft of wool or yarn that is attached to your leader. So, for me the Dorsey rides higher. Just pull down on the thread/bobbin while you are stretching the yarn to length prior to final trim. Super light and super easy to cast, yarn indicators are a must for skittish trout because they lay down on the water like a whisper. And I hope I didn’t come across as rude in my first reply. If you fish hard and pay attention to the details, you’ll often catch, miss or turn enough trout to learn something. The length of tubing in relation to the length of the Dorsey will affect how vertical the Dorsey goes…you can get a pretty “bushy” Dorsey with a very short length of tubing, the longer the tubing is, the more vertical it forces the Dorsey. Did you let the Rain-X dry completely before you applied Mucilin? Recently, Tim Rajeff created the Airlock Indicator, which took the inspiration of the Thingamabobber and improved on the attachment to your monofilament. I’m using mostly 5X so I don’t know if I need to use a larger size. It stays on the fibers for a very long time.”. If the water is really choppy I go to a TB if I want a suspender, however I usually tight line that stuff. Just got the circus cord. This was one of the earliest indicators. Heavy gauge doesn’t thin out and snug up to the yarn enough, in my experience. Then pass the yarn through the loop, and slide the band up to the yarn (It helps to wet the band before sliding). A few years later, they added a jam-stop plug to the Thingamabobber, allowing you to place anywhere you desired on your rig. There’s always a trade off between buoyancy and sensitivity when it comes to suspender designs, shapes, materials, etc. I think those adjustments should solve your problem, but shoot me an email if not. You will need about 5-inches per indicator. I have been using green balloons as an indy beyond standard dry-dropper. There are also pre-made sighters with loops at each end. I apply a drop of Rain-X to the yarn after making the Dorseys at my tying desk (I do the same with my dry flies). Macrame yarn is more buoyant than wool, and I like that I can fish a wider range of sizes with the Dorsey than I can with the NZ system. With so many choices, you’ll need to experiment to find which work best for you in which fishing scenarios. I’ve had problems reeling in good sized fish with the knots getting caught in the tip top and guides. That’s all I got. On the stream, even long drifts are only ten or fifteen seconds long. Over the years I have tried a number of different types of strike indicators. I’m beginning to get an idea . I don’t want to be that careful, so I just use 4X or even 3X for that first two feet of my tippet section (below my sighter). At the heart of the puzzle is an eternal question: What do the trout want? It’s how we solve the daily puzzles. The Dorsey I made in the video was five strand. But even the strongest candidates have weaknesses. I don’t want that. The macrame yarn sheds water very well, but a little extra help doesn’t hurt. … It should show you what to do. Nothing is more important than the leader. The Stuff. Again, just my experience comparing tubing to bands. Domenick Swentosky T R O U T B I T T E N domenick@troutbitten.com. George Daniel’s book Strip Set Purchase here to support Troutbitten. It had a ripple effect and played a big role in getting more people to try nymphing. Or is it supposed to end up pinched together so the two ends appear as 1 single tuft on the line? And the marginal improvement you might see is probably a result of confidence and concentration rather than the performance of new gear. I think you’ll find that you can see almost any color of a Dorsey. Wool Yarn Floats High Wool Yarn Lands Gently Wool Yarn Casts Like A Dry Fly ... Make your very best presentation by utilizing the optimal size and color strike indicator to match conditions. If it just snugs up against the Dorsey doesn’t that kink your tippet and ride poorly in the water? Hi Domenick, I guess you knew this questions was coming, which colors are most visible to you? I pre-build my Dorseys at the tying bench, but you can just take chunks of yarn out on the water and slip them into the small rubber band. There are many different deniers of poly yarn, some unsuitably heavy for making strike indicators. The Dorsey also costs next to nothing, and you can fish it in any color you like. Should I make them thicker? Again, I urge you not to substitute whatever elastics bands you have laying around from the time your daughter wore braces. Pros Easy to See Multiple colors and sizes Strong tippet, Mark. Second, real dense Dorseys trimmed short feel heavier to me (probably because they are, especially if they get a little water in them). And be nice. The fact our government in not in favor of clean water is beyond comprehension. Dom, could you explain why you use fewer strands (2, for example) on your smaller Dorseys? It works well with small flies and is very good when fish are eating softly in the middle of the water column. Finally, do you have trout rise to a small Dorsey? I watched the video but still ended up having a couple questions about attaching the indicator to the leader as well-. The first indicators were most likely made of cork, and there are still several options available in this style. I use it (or write about it) otherwise. Change either of them, just a little, and you’ll have something different — and less effective. And it rides perfectly on the water, if attached as shown. I will mention that there is different tubing – sizes, consistency (stretchiness)…I’ve messed around a lot..l. Yeah I totally hear you. This is the best stuff in the world for adding flotation to your fly. And while this is also one of the most common questions I’ve fielded through the years, it has a complex answer that I’ve never tackled in an article. One thing is for sure: the indicator is here to stay. Fly Casting, Fly Fishing Strategies, Tactics. From your description, my guess is that’s what’s happening. Wind, sudden rise, i dont know. No tools other than your hands are required for the Dorsey, and the materials are dirt cheap. Good question. Most often, I fish the Dorsey on the Mono Rig. It won’t stay on or stay snug. That’s how it works. Peace. Understand the length, thickness and weight of your leader’s butt section. To pick up from a comment I left on the youtube video about this: indeed, the dorsey indicator did work better on the river than it did at home (suspending weight in a large measuring cup). Often, I only use it for a handful of casts and then remove the Dorsey to get back to tight lining. Because if you change much about this system at all, it doesn’t work well. While your indicator is under the water being ripped around by a fish, it adds stress to the tippet and knots below. Now time to re-read, with the benefit of some initial experience. I like to fish suspenders as an extension of tight line nymphing on a Mono Rig. Again, small Dorseys are the best. If you simply lob the next cast forward, the water will hold in the Dorsey. It’s probably a matter of personal preference. Same result. Ok I am confused. Simply put strike indicators are a visual aid attached to our leader to show us when a fish takes our fly. Good stuff. I will give the Dorsey a try. I think its actually almost faster to rig it with tubing once you get used to it. Smaller Dorseys are the most sensitive. Bubble Rigs Not at all. The longer I use the Dorsey, the more I prefer the 1/4″ size, because they work better with small Dorseys. If you'd like to be spared the trouble and aggravation, I'm happy to send you a 36" piece, delivered to your door for $2. I like to keep them light and sensitive. The best days start by learning what most trout in the river are doing. I actually find the crinkled fibers of the macrame yarn to trap more air than the wool of the NZ system. I dropped it in the glass of water and it became waterlogged almost immediately. I’m not sure if I have medium or heavy rubber bands, I just have whatever came in the kit from Blue Quill. It should ride with the tips up. You can be sure the Dorsey works. The internet, the postal service and I will make this real easy . Are blood knots used to attach all the different pieces of the mono rig together? Yarn indicators are also much more sensitive allowing even the subtlest of takes to be detected. So, something sliced the rubber band. Yes, it’s fine. Another foam option is the “Turn On Strike Indicator,” two molded-foam pieces that cleverly attach together on your leader using a mini dog-bone shaped rubber band. I now prefer 1/4″ bands over the 5/16″ because they are better for small Dorseys. It doesn’t kink or damage the line and doesn’t move until you want it to, whereby it easily slides on any diameter of line. Thank you Domenick for all your insightful articles. It tilts, twists and twitches when other indys don’t show anything. Your email address will not be published. Be part of the Troutbitten community of ideas. How long are you letting it in the glass? Also, when I want to fish the suspender BELOW my position (let the drift extend downstream) I go to a TB because it sort of suctions to the water surface better and holds its position. The first indicators were most likely made of cork, and there are still several options available … I attach it just below my sighter on a piece of 4x fluorocarbon. Most often, I fish the Dorsey on the Mono Rig, Trout Like To Do What Their Friends Are Doing, Distance: Know Your Weights and Measures — Part Two, Troutbitten State of the Union — 2020 Wrap Up, VIDEO | Fly Fishing the Mono Rig: Streamers — Episode 1, Tight Line and Euro Nymphing — The Lift and Lead, Streamer Presentations — The Tight Line Dance, Fifty Fly Fishing Tips: #43 — Two Ways to Recover Slack, Get Short and Effective Drifts with Your Fly, Fly Casting — Five Tips For Better Mending, Lost Trout Are Your Fault — Streamer Fishing Myth v Truth, The Meat Eater Minority — Streamer Fishing Myth v Truth, Fifty Fly Fishing Tips: #21 — Fear No Snag. To remove the Dorsey, grab the yarn and slide the rubber band down. Thanks for the input. This review is for the New Zealand Strike Indicator. You attach the sighter to the leader, and then the tippet extends from the other side to the flies. When you do the water test, are you mounting the Dorsey on the rubber band? Tight lines! The splash of the nymph scares a trout before the Dorsey ever does. Airflo Airlock Indicator. If not, you may have trapped moisture in the Dorsey so it’s quickly waterlogged. Lead. I have had trouble getting these to attach properly on 4x and I’ve found that fewer wraps ease the problem someone mentioned earlier with the light tippet twisting up in the ortho band and not seating up on the Dorsey. Fly fisherman are an innovative lot, taking pride in a creative, DIY ingenuity. Hey Domenick, I counted 5 strands i the video, is that correct? This device has a small plastic screw nut at the top that you can unscrew, revealing a threaded post with a slit in it. Use either 5/16″ or 1/4' medium gauge. As you say, it goes under easier. I constantly use the Dorsey with tungsten beaded nymphs. Mounted that way it really is the most sensitive indy I’ve ever found. That’s your thing, and I’d stick with it. A yarn or wool option cuts through the water with minimal additional pressure. But a Medium gauge rubber band does the trick. It’s one of those topics that I just cannot see another side of. Subtlety. You can straighten your leader after use, but there are typically some abrasion marks showing some damage to the leader. The river was flowing at over 400 cfs., so I used a drop shot rig to get the flies down quickly (btw, the drop shot really works well, and, as an added benefit, I only lost one nymph to a snag in a long day of fishing). Some draw backs to this simple float were the splash and the crimp weakening the line after adjustment. . The sighter can be treated with floatant and will float with the right amount of fly weight. Once I’m on the water, I usually work a bit of green Musclin into the yarn. One variation of the sighter, “the slinky,” looks like a phone cord. I recently compared this technique to the NZ strike indicator, while impressed I simply wasnt getting the same “height” during use as I was the NZ. So they don’t land as lightly and with as much finesse. Actually, I’ve never used a really small Dorsey. Sounds simple but like almost every other rule in fly fishing strategy there are exceptions. Worrying that maybe the Rain-X and mucilin had messed with it, I tried a plain one. . . More material makes it harder to punch out a cast with the Mono Rig. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. . Color: Clear: Quantity. I’ve tried any where from 3-5 wraps of the rubber band and no difference. Pinch the Dorsey in the center to bring the two sides together. No, the Dorsey doesn’t damage the line at all. If I want to run 5X as my tippet sections, then I make the first two feet of the tippet section 4X and THAT is where I add the Dorsey and adjust it. So building a half dozen Dorseys goes a long way. 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