Q&A | #15 - How do I choose strike indicators + Split Shot + Is sinking tip fly line necessary?

In this video, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters explains how to choose strike indicators (bobbers) and split shot (sinkers), the different types that are out there and how to use them. He also dives into whether or not sinking tip fly line is essential or not!
STRIKE INDICATORS:
Air Lock Strike Indicator (1-1/4" ): www.madriverou...
Air Lock Strike Indicator (3/4"): www.madriverou...
Air Lock Strike Indicator (1/2"): www.madriverou...
Air Lock Strike Indicator (1"): www.madriverou...
Lightening Strike Indicator: www.madriverou...
Loon BioStrike: www.madriverou...
Loon Tip Toppers Yarn Indicators: www.madriverou...
All Strike Indicators: www.madriverou...
SPLIT SHOT:
Super Doux Lemer Lead (Large): www.madriverou...
Super Doux Lemer Led (Small): www.madriverou...
Dinsmores 5 Shot Tin: www.madriverou...
Loon Black Drops (6 Selector): www.madriverou...
Loon Black Drops (8 Selector): www.madriverou...
Water Gremlin Removable Split Shot: www.madriverou...
Water Gremlen Round Split Shot: www.madriverou...
All Split Shot: www.madriverou...
SINK TIP FLY LINE:
Kelly Galloup Airflo Sinking Streamer Short: www.madriverou...
RIO Big Nasty Sink Tip: www.madriverou...
Scientific Anglers Sonar Titan Sink Tip: www.madriverou...
All Sink Tip Fly Lines:
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@Ronin Kaiser No problem :D

[@bigherb4153]

I love different perspectives, I may use this sinking tip for steelhead fishing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Works great for swinging/stripping streamers in particular. Thanks for watching.

[@kurtgellert9166]

Clarification needed...if we can go 95% of lives using floating line with split shot, but sinking tip works better, why shouldn't we all switch to sinking tip? GREAT video as always

[@Madriveroutfitters]

kurt gellert That comment is used in the Getting Started Series and referring to “average joe” or “average jane”. Different series.

[@dillank3240]

This video answered some questions that I had in a very straight forward manner. Thanks!

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Thanks for watching.

[@McCaffreyPickleball]

Great video! I'm a total newbie to fly fishing and there's some really good info on this channel!

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Michael McCaffrey Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

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Thanks for the response, hat, and box! My question was answered perfectly!

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21k subscribed dam!!! Congrats looking forward to 50k

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[@mrselfdefeat1128]

Hahahahaha forced to at gun point ! Lol

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Could happen? No?

[@terristobert1367]

Bam! Split shot for a streamer ..is learned something new TY Brian !

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Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@h.ya.1702]

great questions and answers . this channel is truly quality . I guess coming from a fly fishermen that makes sense. This kind of stuff makes me proud to be a human . well done guys

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Thanks so much for watching and please stay tuned.

[@adampablodayc]

New here,been a few weeks,just want to say ,you are a great teacher.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks! Will pass along to Brian.

[@tudordavies8204]

Hi Brian, another great video. One question, when fishing a lake of +15' depth how do I set a strike indicator to cope with this? 74 years old just getting into fly fishing, brilliant learning channel, if you were my school teacher I would now have numerous PHD's. Keep up the good work.
Tudor Osoyoos BC.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Send those questions over to Brian at the shop and he'll be happy to answer. [e-mail].

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

i love your videos ....not the best at fly fishing but im working on it lol 😄 subscribed for sure

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Thanks for watching.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

This series of videos is the most beneficial to true new comers like myself.

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Thanks for watching.

[@simongohier-st-jean2670]

Great video!! I was wondering if im using a slow sinking leader 7ft ( how long should me leader be ( Butt + tail)) ??

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Simon Gohier-St-Jean Thanks for watching. Send this question over to Brian at the shop and he’ll answer you there. [e-mail]

[@CarolineVendette]

So interesting and informative. Thank you !

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Appreciate you being here.

[@snaponjohn100]

I love your videos!! I started fly-fishing back when weight forward lines were new. Double taper was the most popular. It is MY understanding that a 4/5 rod works best with a DT4F or a WF5F line. Since no one uses double taper lines, the lower number was dropped by most manufacturers. Double taper lines are heavier after about 30’.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and feel free to contact the shop if you have any questions. Always happy to help.

[@AnttilatheHun1]

I just recently got my first sink tip fly line, the airflow streamer max short. I love that line. It shoots my flies like a rocket and the small intermediate section really smoothens the transition. Great episode, thank you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

That is an EXCELLENT fly line! Thanks for watching.

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

What made you go with the max short vs the long? I hope you see this message. I’m wanting to get this line but not sure if I should go with short or long . Appreciate it!

[@jaeeun11]

How do you remove split shot from the fishing line?
Thank you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Jae Eun Please send any and all questions to the shop at [e-mail]. Thanks.

[@haydeng6334]

Pinch the other side of the split shot don’t pinch it down together as hard as you can

[@michaelsullivan988]

I had a 5/6 rod for many years and always used 6wt lines on it. It did fine, but recently I put a 5wt line on it and it was like a different rod. I now only use 5 wt on it.

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Thanks for watching.

[@mikeroll9868]

Please tell Brian howdy and thanks.Holy crap I am new to fy fishing. This channel is amazing.

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Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@chancerose303]

Love your videos! I’m a seasoned fly fisherman and put your videos on at night to think about the water! Real serious question here, where did you get that sweet fishing shirt?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He shops at Mad River Outfitters.

[@eric44707]

So would it be ideal to have a separate reel on hand pre spooled with a sinking tip fly line? Rather then swapping out line when changing up from a nymphing or dry flying set up?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes, that is certainly a good option. Feel free to contact the shop directly if they can help further.

[@jesseaskew957]

Best informative videos out, thanks for all you do!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Jesse Askew Thanks. We love to do it.

[@jacobstarr9010]

Tin is actually about 1/4 the weight of lead per atomic mass average.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Forgot about the old ATMA. Thanks.

[@itsunicornsandkaylahrainbo7118]

like ur show very interesting the question i have is how big in hook size u can go on a 5 weight rod in other words for it to balance out and cast good is 6 8 10 the only hook size u can use with this rod set up hook chart says these hooks work the best can u go bigger and how much bigger in hook sizes thank u for any tips

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Thanks for checking with us. Please direct questions to the shop at [e-mail].

[@SandraSanchez-ps3dw]

How do you use the split shot sinkers

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Please send any and all questions directly to the shop and they will be happy to help. You can e-mail them or call them. Thanks.

[@slimbeaux]

Thanks for the education. Have to check out those other videos before to long. Like falling in love with the sport all over again.

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We appreciate you being here. Please stay tuned......

[@andrewgio1]

you could buy like 8 packs of water gremlins for one of those tubs...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Which is exactly why we sell both brands. Thanks for watching.

[@Fugue602]

Any tips on keeping the split shot on the line? I’m using pliers but they don’t seem to stay on past a couple casts

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please send those questions over to [e-mail] and they will be happy to help you there. Thanks!

[@mikeferguson5518]

What is the logo on your hat?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Heed the Call! www.madriveroutfitters.com/m-93-howler-brothers.aspx

[@farmfishandfreedom2933]

Great vid. That helps a lot. I fish a lot of streamers.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks as always for watching.

[@alwynvanderlinde9507]

What about using a dry fly (dipped in gink) for an indicator???????!!

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Alwyn Van Der Linde Sure thing.

[@OlufsWaterview]

Most people I’ve talked to say not to bother with sink tips (maybe it’s a regional thing - I’m in the driftless) - very interesting to hear your perspective on them. Thanks for sharing

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We use them MORE than floating lines in general. We hear that alot and it's a pretty old-school way of thinking. Thanks for watching!

[@OlufsWaterview]

@@Madriveroutfitters Very interesting - it's unfortunate I had the opportunity to get a sinking line at 50% off (store closing sale) and I hesitated bc of what people told me and it was gone the next day. I'll pick one up eventually - thanks again.

[@jordanreed6070]

Can you fish in muddy water if yes what do you use ?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Jordan Reed Send that question over to Brian as he states here and he’ll be happy to answer. Thanks.

[@over50nomads70]

This was the one ☝🏻 I’ve been waiting for. Thank you for your clarification on indicators.💕

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@schadowolf]

Great video! I have learned so much from your videos!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and we are happy to help.

[@jimmyhintz8850]

Will the sink tip method also work for lakes

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes, it sure will. Very well.

[@codyfullmer24]

where'd you get that monkey hat? That's cool

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He shops at www.madriveroutfitters.com. Exclusively.

[@jerryharrold2568]

What is your opinion of TFO rods

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We are the largest TFO dealer in the world. That should say something? We love them!

[@zazamicofifi]

Great Q & A, tight lines from Switzerland

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks a ton for watching. Stay tuned.

[@evanserafini1845]

Do you need to use a strike Indicator

[@Madriveroutfitters]

If you are nymph fishing, probably so in most cases.

[@douglasmackellar3875]

That hat is so sweet. Brian lookin sharp!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He's "Heeding the Call" right there.

[@alenhranj1977]

It was perfectly clear, thanks a lot.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@pathfinder9756]

Awesome video. I really learned a lot

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much. Happy to help.

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Nice video Brian 👍. lots of great information 😀

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@owenrhoades3329]

Where are you located at

[@Madriveroutfitters]

www.madriveroutfitters.com

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Thank you for helping the up and coming.
I love to help too again thank you
Note: airflo lines are Awesome period.
Keep up the Great work !!!
The Vermonter

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks! Appreciate you being here.

[@catonhlee]

Thanks again for answering our questions!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Always happy to help.