Dead Drift Question

Larry L wrote:



Tom, my first reaction to your question was, "Larry, you suck at indicator
nymphing, let somebody that knows how help this guy."

Then I realized that the very fact I suk may make the few things I've
learned that help ME .... valuable to a beginner ...

so, here goes ... and trust those that know what they are doing,
more than me

3 or 4 feet of 0.20 Maxima.
1 foot of .013 Maxima
roughly 4 feet of 2X
6 inches of 4X

put the indicator on the .013 ... put the shot on the 2x right above the 4X
... the fly at the end of the 4x (doh) ... adjust the 2X and amount of shot
to suit depth/ current, you want to see that bobbicator bob as the shot taps
the bottom but "stops" should be a fish more often than not, too many stops
that are bottom and reduce weight or 2X, no bobs and add more

Mend a lot,.... no... more than that ..more, really G you will be
surprised how many takes come just after a mend .... I assume this is
because the mend briefly stops the bobbicator from man handling the fly and
the fly drifts a foot more naturally

I found this setup in a Gary Borger book and it makes it possible for me to
almost, nearly, sorta, enjoy the technique ... something I can't do if I try
and use any store bought leader, as I end up with tangled mess

There are lots of ways to indicator nymph. I do things a little
different from
most. If you're going to go to the trouble of making up a nymphing leader,
I think you'll find it easier to get a good drift as well as use less
weight
(which makes it easier to cast) if you make up your nymphing leader using
mostly tippet (4X) in your case. The tippet sinks much more readily than
heavier leader and its flexibility helps with the drift. Using an indicator
that you can move up and down the line is alot easier than adjusting a
leader.
I also like smaller indicators than most people. In some water types I
think a
submerged indicator results in a better drift than one that is acting
like a bobber.

Willi