Author Topic: Beating a Dead Horse - Sighters (Read 718 times)

Daniel Vuono · « **on:** July 15, 2010, 10:44:41 AM »

I have some questions about curly sighters. I know that there is TONS of information on here about them but that is why I need to start a new thread (TMI). I just need some simple opinions so please bear with me. I do not do much nymphing with alternative techniques but I am starting to experiment. Really my frustration comes with indicators. I hate all that I have tried with the exception of thingamabobbers but even those irk me. Is it reasonable to toss a curly sighter into to my set up even if fishing more traditional techniques? I ask this because I worry that fish are taking the nymphs "on the drop" (as they are sinking) and that the indicator doesn't register this well because of any slack present. I also ask this because I find indicators troublesome, awkward, and general a distractor for me. Second question is more technical and I am sure covered in other threads. Where exactly does the curly belong in the leader set up? My assumption would be to go fly line to mono-curly-mono rig - to leader or tapered leader setup. Is this correct? Thanks again and I am sorry to stir this up, the other threads were a little too detailed for my understanding of the technique. I appreciate the help.

Tim Long · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2010, 10:57:00 AM »

Read this article and adapt it to your needs.
http://www.examiner.com/x-29915-Connecticut-Fly-Fishing-Examiner~y2009m11d29-French-nymphing-increases-onstream-productivity

Dejon Hamann · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2010, 11:10:23 AM »

D,

My advice would be to experiment with just a coiled sighter for one whole day. Then start to mix in whatever other devices you have been using.

Try this leader forumula: Fly Line - 9ft Tapered Leader - Curly - 2ft 3x - 3-6ft 5x - 5x Dropper (2 fly rig Anchor/Dropper).

Daniel Vuono · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2010, 11:18:53 AM »

Thanks guys. Tim that article is nice thanks. Dejon Thanks for the set-up recommendation that sounds like a perfect start. I guess everyone else can disregard this thread at this point but thanks for the help. I will let you guys know how it goes. I'm pretty excited about the change to drop indicators, and of course catching more fish is nice too.

Mark Hanes · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2010, 12:48:10 PM »

Good Luck and enjoy the change. If you have any questions please ask the only dumb questions are the ones that are not asked.

Kevin Lowe · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2010, 02:23:13 PM »

And give it an honest chance. I hated curled sighters , but never give them a chance. Once I used one for several days I refined my leader and technique it was on. Its amazing how just one or two curls can change alot so keep that in mind and expieriment!