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    • July 23, 2022 at 3:47 pm #25013
      naglejp
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      Sensei,

      I took a vacation day yesterday on a whim and went to Montauk.  While there, I ran into a another fisherman who told me about a type of strike indicator called a “New Zealand”.  Looks like some fur tied together that attaches to the line.  Have you had any experience with this, or is this better than using the traditional “dry locks”?  Any thoughts you had would be welcome.

      JP

       

    • July 26, 2022 at 7:50 pm #25042
      Kenny Klimes
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      NagleJP,

      I have used the New Zealand indicator system and it is very effective and extremely sensitive when dead drifting. It is not as effective if you are using heavy flies but one or two smaller flies it will hold them up well.  I also “comb” the wool with floatant before using by using a velcro strip (the hooked part of velcro) glued to a tongue depressor or popsicle stick. I also carry a small scissors to trim the top of the yarn to the size I prefer for the flies I am using. Hope that helps.

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