Use a deep indicator rig with a long fluorocarbon leader and short tippet
Use a deep indicator rig with a long fluorocarbon leader and short tippet
Filters
- Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Trout
- Water: Lakes / Stillwater
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Use a deep indicator rig with a long fluorocarbon leader and short tippet
How to do it: Rig 20 to 25 feet of fluorocarbon, sometimes to 40 feet, plus 5 feet of tippet, with barrel swivels at each end
Mistake it fixes: Using a standard short leader for deep stillwater fish
Why it works: Deep fish need a rig that actually reaches them. A long leader puts the fly at depth while the indicator stays on the surface.
When it matters most: Stillwater, deep fishing