Strike Indicator Fishing Trout With Tips and 12 Hook-Ups

While fishing Northern PA we decide to do a little video on using a strike indicator and include some other helpful fishing tips.

[@lensherlinski9273]

You guys are certainly an asset to the sport of fly fishing. Keep up your dedication.

[@andyshriver1949]

Len Sherlinski Thanks

[@living4theoutdoors]

Len Sherlinski Thanks Len! Just getting caught up on the Channel. Yes stocked trout in West Branch of Pine. I think they were put in a couple weeks before I made this video. Hope all is well in Northern PA!

[@raulmontanari4387]

Awesome and very funny at the same time. Control of the line and use of the mending are very inspiring.

[@aaronbenns9051]

i like your vids nice and clear you can see what the line and indicator is doing on the water and you guys just slay them every time lol good shit

[@GaryWornica]

That was a great instructional video! Thanks for the tips!

[@living4theoutdoors]

+Gary Wornica Thanks, Best of luck to you.

[@richarde1355]

Man, this is catching as opposed to fishing! Nice job, fellas! There is some good technique; at the back end of the video, you keep getting the line under the branch without hanging up; NICE job!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@Tightlinenation]

Yes I do. We go to pulaski for fall salmon now. And spring chrome. The most unreal experience, awesome.

[@davidnestor3163]

Hey david here just wanted to thank you for those flies man cant wait to try then out

[@living4theoutdoors]

David Nestor Best of luck David and keep us posted!

[@jdigioia1130]

Damn!! U guys were killin it that day! SO jealous... Fish on fellas!!

[@living4theoutdoors]

Thanks Joseph and Happy Holidays!

[@Handle-q6x]

Hey, may I recommend a 2wt. 6’6” rod on those fish. Why more entertaining for the fisherman. So glad to see you are using barbless hooks. I hope more people will start bending the barbs down in the future.

[@waikarimoana]

Well done guys awesome video,thanks for showing us your part of the world.

[@naturentime]

I like how you were able to get several hook-ups in a row on film, this is something I cannot do with spin casting. I use a large GoPro battery that last about 8 hours and end up with a lot of footage in order to get hook-ups on film. I too have noticed the gold/yellow spinners and rooster tails producing a little better, even picked up a 19 inch palomino with hook-up on film with the yellow spinner.

[@coopers.5809]

Amazing how many you can pull out of a single run like that, great footage

[@beebob1279]

I look at the indicator this way. If I were to keep fish to eat then no indicator. But for catch and release then use the indicator. You're there to catch and release so catch as many as you can and release them.

[@charliemyers8353]

Great video! A little off topic but can you tell me about the net fastening systems you two used? I like toting a sling pack, but I haven't yet figured out a good way to carry my net in a way that the sling pack & net don't get in each others way.

[@living4theoutdoors]

Hey Charlie, I just made a net system video this week and it is uploaded so check it out. Very easy and not expensive.

[@doctorxring]

Awesome video guys ! THANK YOU. I'm getting some strike indicators.

[@RGJR02]

You guys have awesome videos.

[@robertklauzinski1732]

Great video--what rod and reel are you using? Liked the green reel...

[@timothysherwood9395]

anybody who helps spread the knowledge of fly fishing is aces in my book ☆☆☆☆☆

[@zenbooter]

Son you have a lot to learn. And I’m not intentionally disrespecting you. Cause you mean well. That little gopro and that little smart phone is doing a lot of exposure and a rapid evolution of harm is taking it’s toll. A little designated wild trout brook in NJ is a perfect illustration of my point. Last summer I checked out the number of videos on this brook in KZbin, 15. Last week I checked out the tube again, 119. That little wild trout stream, “Van Campens Brook. In one video a young woman is showing her container of bait. There are signs enough to inform you of the laws governing these “wild trout streams “. The NJ compendium is very clear regarding your responsibility to observe the law. And the garbage is enormous. Sad, but that stream is dated. Ignorance out of control. So then, what is the remedy?

[@Windwalker_Outdoors]

Loved the narration and instructional tempo of the video. Is there a place where these nymphs can be purchased for us guys that don't tie flies?

[@Windwalker_Outdoors]

Ok, Thank You!

[@matthewwallace4249]

great video guys you may it look very easy and effective! Was wondering what indicators you guys use and what weight of shots i should be using?

[@living4theoutdoors]

Hey Matt, we use both indicators we sell, the air locks and the thingamabobbers. You have to experiment with the weight and we use just enough to get it to the bottom quickly, but not too heavy so it keeps going and doesn't sink the indicator. Hope this helps and Happy Holidays.

[@nathanallen6102]

Are you watching the fish hit the lure, or can you feel it? Only tried FF 1ce

[@scoopjardine6412]

Is this water private or public? When I fish by myself I opt for the wild trout waters like the Little J, Penns, and the many brookie streams out there. I have a friend who I'm trying to teach how to fly fish and It would be great to take him somewhere like this that is way less difficult than those above streams so he can at least get into a few.

[@lensherlinski9273]

Only one question, are these stocked trout?

[@R_an_D]

Oh yeah. Truck is upstream out of camera. #6 cigarette butts on an Aberdeen are all that is needed for bait

[@tuckerbarry2010]

Great video guys...

[@lyubakavideo]

Did you try a "booger pattern" 👍🏻😂💯🐟🎣 I'm just jealous. Great opportunity to showcase some technique stocked farm fish or not Thanks for sharing

[@living4theoutdoors]

Thanks and we know this will work in several situations. Of course stocked trout are a bit easier. We have several wild trout vids and a new one on tight line nymphing without an indicator. Cover several runs. Best of luck to you.

[@Tightlinenation]

Everything is good with the boys. Looks like you've been nailing trout this spring. what about the swamp chickens no spring hunting? Anyway I'm looking into your bigger lively legz box set. I would be using them next spring for steelhead. Will those stoney/livelylegz handle 10lb fish? We have been doing fairly well on pheasant tails my 16 year old toes up. Tight lines guys!

[@living4theoutdoors]

***** We plan on getting steelhead boxes together and yes they work great on the chrome. We plan on making some steelhead vids this season. Just need to get out of the woods a few days, ha ha, you know what I mean.

[@rbuenafe100]

Awesome vid guys. What rod and reel was the Big Shrive using? Just received the flies that i ordered from you guys. Wow, they look great! can't wait to use them.

[@living4theoutdoors]

+Outdoorscout Hey Outdoorscout, thanks for the order and Big Shrive is using an Echo Carbon 9'5wt with an Allen reel in that video. Best of luck to you this season.

[@coopers.5809]

The tug is the drug

[@ronaldruneric4804]

Since this is a stocked stream, and it seems like it could be a release area, can you please tell us which stream it is? I really relate to the details, especially since I've fished most of the northern tier streams. It adds a lot to know the streams and the sections that I view in shows.

[@julienagy3214]

Ronald Runeric the brandywine in Chester county pa. Great fishing

[@ronaldruneric4804]

Thanks, Julie. I appreciate your reply, but I can't imagine that this is Brandywine Creek. The current stocking list doesn't include any brook trout for Brandywine. Since the little description of the show says Northern PA, I guessed that this was somewhere in Potter, Cameron Clinton, or Lycoming Counties. I know that Bowman Creek, Wyoming County, gets three species of stockers, and it's C&R. Maybe that's it?

[@jerrydunn61]

Wow great video guys!

[@Jjjhbyhjbgv]

I’m up in western New York... purchasing my first fly rod Friday.. plan on practicing my casting on local ponds and catching some blue gill come spring but I wanna get on some streams also. What size nymphs would you guys suggest for trout fishing?

[@GoBlue576966]

That can be subjective, but in my experience, 12-18 are ideal.

[@johnathonarnold9070]

Awsome video! What nymphs do you use in early spring/winter?

[@amigocompadre2012]

Wow!!!!! Splendidly!!! If I understand rightly, You use 2 flys - as sabiki?

[@ryantherock7664]

What length rods are you guys using?what size thingamabobber?

[@jeffsully6193]

His hook set is a little extreme, all you need is a turn of the wrist downstream especially on this size fish other than that good video

[@living4theoutdoors]

Jeff, we are like kids when we fish, always excited and anxious to set that hook. ha ha, best of luck to you on the water.

[@TroutSlayer97]

What kind of rod is that? Looks like a Euro nymphing rod. I like it.

[@living4theoutdoors]

Alex Serdiouk The second part of the video I am using a Cortland Competition Nymph Rod 4wt. . Love the rod. Priced right as well. Hope all is well Alex.

[@brianmartin8890]

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[@uspsanoob8614]

where in this setup do you place your split shot? awesome action!

[@living4theoutdoors]

Thanks and we like to put it between the two nymphs in the double rig, or about 8" above the single nymph. Best of luck to you!

[@bushido2899]

I am very surprised the fishes are that close to you without being spooked. The water is also very clear. Can you see the fish from where you were standing?

[@andyshriver1949]

This creek was absolutely loaded with trout and yes you could see trout every where. Just bellow this is a lake that is stocked and the creek is also stocked I think a lot of fish came from lake to feed. Even if they are the smallest trout some have seen I really enjoyed catching them and had leaded to one of my better days on the water

[@scottmoler6153]

do you have a splitshot between the two nymphs? if so what weight?

[@BassNtsuab]

I assume in fast runs like this, the trout cannot see you?

[@alyciacamacho7682]

how long is your leader

[@andyshriver1949]

Its a 9 foot 5X and the indicator I adjust to the depth of water mostly 1 and a half times the water depth. I fish 2 flys most of the time and want them on the bottom.

[@jacobjesionek]

if i were to make a trip to pa from northeast Ohio where would you suggest i go for some brook trout? is any of the fishing good this month? thanks!

[@living4theoutdoors]

Shoot me a email message at [e-mail].

[@jacobjesionek]

Will do thanks

[@living4theoutdoors]

No problem. I will be in the fly shop in the AM and fill orders and answer emails then. Catch up with you soon.

[@hockey_lax_7747]

great vid

[@medicopie]

Have a question for you guys please ? What kind of sling packs do you use ? Thank you.

[@living4theoutdoors]

+medicopie Big Shrive has the Orvis pack and I have the smaller patagonia stealth atom. We all love our packs and if you need to pack a rain coat go with the larger orvis pack or something that has the room.

[@johngiles8399]

How do I know how far up above the nymphs to put the strike indicator?

[@living4theoutdoors]

+John Giles Hey John, if the depth of the water is 3 feet you should give your nymph enough distance to get to the bottom plus take in the current flow as it will be dragging behind your indicator. Most will say around 1.5 times the depth of the water you are fishing, but that will vary with current speed and in faster current you may need more and less current less. Hope this helps.

[@ryantherock7664]

what is the right length rod for this type of fishing?

[@living4theoutdoors]

We use anywhere from 9'-10'6" rods depending on the stream size. Best of luck fishing Ryan.

[@ryantherock7664]

thanks

[@DT-bh7mv]

Whenever I use an indicator it floats on its side, what am i doing wrong?

[@andyshriver1949]

+Devin Nau What brand of indicator do you fish?

[@DT-bh7mv]

fish pimp

[@andyshriver1949]

+Devin Nau Could be a lot of reasons (weight, depth, how fast of water your fishing and so on) I use Thingamabobbers and they float upside down the most important thing is to set hook at any hesitation. Best of luck

[@jderifaj]

You guys got some game

[@luissuriani]

Hi, the line u are using is a floting line ?? best Luis

[@living4theoutdoors]

Yes, it is a floating WF line.

[@Tightlinenation]

Clean shaven? Beny Ben wife get to ya?

[@soccerballermoney5644]

bald eagle creek in juliana

[@living4theoutdoors]

Easy now, we don't want to give away all of our spots, ha ha. Best of luck to you on the water.

[@stevephillips7833]

It a bobber

[@bombingbloke]

hookset is way to hard

[@living4theoutdoors]

+bombingbloke We get excited on every fish like kids! Ha ha, best of luck to you!

[@stonefly4894]

😂

[@thesykotikone]

Smallest trout ive ever seen. Go after some bigger fish... The trout here would literally eat those fish in one bite.

[@living4theoutdoors]

+Cayle Holmes Hope you're slamming the big ones Cayle, best of luck on the water.

[@43RattleSnake]

I've never gotten the point of fishing with indicators. I can tell my strikes from my floating line. Might aswell put on a worm.

[@living4theoutdoors]

Indicators are a suspension devise that lets you keep a level of drop that is consitent throughout your drift. We are all entitled to our own opinions, but I see fishing a worm way different than using an indicator with nymphs and if someone is fishing a worm more power to them. At least they are enjoying their time on the water. Here is a link to a video of our crew tigh line nymphing. It's not indicating a strike with the floating fly line like you said works for you, but maybe something you would enjoy seeing more than indicator fishing and we include tips if you ever want to give it a try. Best of luck on the water and remember, we are all on the same side here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaS7n3ttmKqKiK8

[@collinutube]

Wow One of the best I've seen Would love to fish theses streams one day We have a few steams here in South Africa as well that hold some pretty trout But damn, this ones amazing Thanks guys

[@stevestringham1095]

worms kill trout man! thanks for advising the use of bait old man! pretty soon all thats left is gonna be carp!

[@GoBlue576966]

Worms do not kill trout. Its the uneducated people that don't know how to handle fish that kill trout. Big difference.

[@daprofkd3431]

Actually (sniff-sniff), I think EVERYONE should fish exactly like YOU do, Sensei Conductor . After all, it is the ONLY sophisticated, superior technique. And since we are all doing this for show and brag value, not for fun, anyone who does not follow your sage outlook is SOOOO inferior. Puh-leeze. Maybe you should take a five-year-old fishing and discover that this is actually supposed to be fun. Live and let live, pal.

[@onemorething100]

I don't know. To me this isn't fishing. How hard is it to catch a fish in a pool with basically a school in it. Now landing a football with a dry fly in cloudy water, that's fishing. Just my opinion.

[@ImScylla]

Do trout bite actively during late spring and throughout summer as they do in early spring and fall?