Tag Archives: indicator fishing for steelhead
My Favorite Strike Indicator: Video
I don't always fish an indicator, but when I do... It's the New Zealand Strike indicator. I love these little wool indicators. They are the best I've ever used. They're super sensitive, easy to use and they don't kink up your leader. The thing I love...
One Hook Or Two?
By Justin Pickett Two hooks, or Three? You Decide! Time for a little discussion. Instead of telling a story, or sharing a tip, I want you guys and gals to tell me what you think about my personal preference on this topic. Do you agree? Do you...
The New Zealand Strike Indicator
IT'S NOT OFTEN THAT A PRODUCT COMES ALONG WHICH CHANGES THE WAY I FISH. I don't always fish an indicator, but when I do, it's this one. I absolutely love it. It's sensitive, stealthy, versatile and super easy to use. Long story short, it puts more...
Good Indications
I VAGUELY REMEMBER THE DAYS BEFORE STRIKE INDICATORS. I don't know for sure when the first fly fisherman looked over at a bait fisherman using a bobber and decided that he couldn't beat 'um and it was time to join 'um, but I do remember when...
The Fish Gods and The Temple of Swing
A steelhead is caught one way and one way only, on the swing! The temperature of the room is getting kind of warm. The fishing banter takes on a surly tone when one of the guys mentions bobber fishing. This is steelheader slang for nymphing under...