Fly fishing tools - my hands down favorite strike indicators

[@Nassangler]

I have used the NZ Strike Indicator for at least a decade, and it is my go-to for pressured fish in flat water. It lands on the water like thistle down rarely disturbing fish. But the Oros indicator is better for me in most situations because it is easier to use and quick to put on and take off. Thank you for posting this. I now have a lifetime supply of the tubing!

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@Nassangler hey your welcome! I like the Oros, but I am still drawn to the NZ. I've used about all of them and always come back to this one. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@ph1shstyx]

I use the NZ system when it's pressured water and smaller streams. Usually on bigger rivers or higher water I'll stick with the oros as it'll float the nymphs better and it's really quick

[@jimgillen5134]

From my beginning days of fly tying i made bobbins, hackle pliers...etc. Really appreciate your approach, keep it up!👍

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

Thanks! I appreciate that! There are so many ways that we can escape being beholden to overpriced stuff! So many elements of outdoor pursuits can be so expensive! My hope is to inform and help save some loot! Thanks so much for the kind words and checking out the content! Tight lines!

[@jthrash75]

Another great hack. Now ya gave me another project to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

Sure thing! It's a great system! Tight lines!

[@bobnorman5269]

Great idea. Thank you.

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@bobnorman5269 no problem! I'm certainly not the originator, but this is how I have made and rigged them for years. Thanks for stopping by and tight lines!

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

That's a hog in your profile pic! Well done!

[@bobnorman5269]

@ thanks. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.😊

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@bobnorman5269 you said it, my friend! Some of my personal best came from the craziest of circumstances, haha! Keep pounding them!

[@jasonerickson1033]

Absolutely love it thank you so much greatly appreciated

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

You're very welcome! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@leonardo338]

Consider putting your parts list in the description. Make it easier for us knuckle heads to find.

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@@leonardo338 Thanks for the suggestion! I can certainly try to start doing that.

[@yepyepuhhuh]

Really cool idea/tip.

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

I appreciate it! I definitely is a great system! Tight lines!

[@TomArseneau]

What a great idea. How long is the darning needle? It looks like 2 1/2 to 3”

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

It's 3". Really the only thing the length dictates is how much you have to hold on to and how many sleeves you can keep on the needle. You can experiment with needle size and see what feels best to you! Thanks for stopping by! Tight lines!

[@BP-1988]

Nice video! Have you tried using a polypropylene (used in fly tying) instead of the yarn? It also doesn't absorb water. I've been looking for something to replace the wool which will float longer before having to dry it out with shake.

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@@BP-1988 I haven't used poly no. Acrylic yarn works pretty well. It sheds water nicely. Especially when paired with floatant.

[@BP-1988]

@@kypesandstripesoutdoors Just wondering because I have and use both poly and Antron for fly tying. I like the way the wool casts and lands on the water but it requires a lot more work to keep it floating.

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@@BP-1988 they would be worth checking out! I may science that a bit and get back to you!

[@BP-1988]

@@kypesandstripesoutdoors I used to tie parachute posts with Antron but switched over to poly because I think it floats better.

[@soundbwoikilla764]

Bro..genius

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

Thanks! I certainly can't take credit for it! This is just the way that I have always DIY'd it. Anything in fly fishing that I ever believe I can make I will always give it a go.

[@christophertomlinson6658]

Love this vid

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

Thanks! I hope it helps you out! It's a cost cutter but also a tremendous indicator system! Give it a try and make it uniquely yours! Tight lines!

[@thomasbrooks8112]

I found some bent tip stainless steel darning needles on Amazon that are 2-3/4" long. I'm not sure if they might be too thick? Is there any way to send you a picture of these? I'm making a bunch for my fishing buddies and also my grandkids, who are just getting started in flyfishing. We're having WAAAY too much fun!!😅😅

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@thomasbrooks8112 I think my email should be on the about section on my KZbin home page. Perhaps you could email them, and I could take a look?

[@boognish.]

Wow. Today I learned fly fisherman use bobbers.

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

Lol. Learn something new every day! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@DanielA-mp2sk]

Really cool. Mc guyver fly fishing

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@@DanielA-mp2sk haha! That's one of the lures of fly fishing for me! The amount of DIY makes it more enjoyable! Something special about catching fish with things you had a hand in creating.

[@happywanderer5632]

I always appreciate new ideas, but this is a lot of work, especially standing by the side of a river. It's a lot simpler to just have pretied yarn indicators!

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

That's fair. But once you get it down, it takes a couple of minutes tops . The sleeves are pre installed on the needle, and ready to go, and I keep a small bag of material. And then it's just a few steps. I've done it with half frozen hands with no issue. Everybody has their go tos! But this is far easier than you think. Thanks for checking out the video! Tight lines!

[@magicalmediocrity4908]

I've used this for years. There is no work. It takes like two minutes if that to install these.

[@johnmerritt5462]

Great idea I like it

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@@johnmerritt5462 Thanks! It's a good system! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@erikhancock98569]

👍

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

🤜🤛 thanks!!

[@helgeo.sommer584]

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

Thanks for checking out the video! 🤜🤛

[@jamescrydeman540]

Unless you can find a way of keeping the fibre together, my experience of this type of indicator was that the indicator started to come apart and the number of tangles increased.

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@jamescrydeman540 interesting! I've never had any issues with it. I've lost a few fibers sure but never to the extent that it was unfishable. I generally use natural wool or brushed yarn. I use it relatively sparingly, which allows the rubber sleeve to lock onto the fibers with no issues. Once the sleeve bites, it's pretty difficult for the materials to come out.

[@jamescrydeman540]

@@kypesandstripesoutdoors I only ever used sheep’s wool and found that as brine went by wool would creep its way out of the retainer and felt itself into a piece of woollen. yarn almost and the lengthening would continue until it was catching the flies going by during casting

[@JimMichael-c1q]

Bobber fishing. Might as well use worms

[@kypesandstripesoutdoors]

@JimMichael-c1q indicators come into play only certain times. It, of course, assists with strike detection but also can be used to control drift, depths, and many other aspects. It's a valuable tool that extends far beyond "bobbling when something bites."

[@erikhancock98569]

A San Juan worm drifted under a yarn indicator is very stealth and effective.

[@JimMichael-c1q]

@ I’m talking real worms