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Indicator Nymph rig

Weighted nymph under an indicator, drifted dead near the bottom. A weighted nymph drifts near the bottom. The indicator shows the take

1Floating fly line27-9 ft tapered leader3Yarn or foam indicator,set at 1.5x the depth42-3 ft tippet, 4-5X5Weighted nymph, size 12-16
A weighted nymph drifts near the bottom. The indicator shows the take

The parts, top to bottom

  1. Floating fly line
  2. 7-9 ft tapered leader
  3. Yarn or foam indicator, set at 1.5x the depth
  4. 2-3 ft tippet, 4-5X
  5. Weighted nymph, size 12-16 - Pheasant Tail, Hares Ear, beadhead patterns

Choosing the parts? The guides cover line.

How to fish it

Mend the line to keep the drift dead. Strike at any pause or dip of the indicator.

Variations worth knowing

  • Two nymphs: a heavy point fly and a lighter dropper 18 in above it.

Questions

What line does the Indicator Nymph use?
Floating fly line.

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