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jomeder 
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Posted on: Oct. 25 2009,02:26 |
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Hi,
I don't usually watch the ITM Fishing Show, but as I was flipping channels I noticed they were flyfishing so I thought I'd give it a look. I think they'd just been fishing in Taupo but I came in as they started on the Tongariro.
My word, the indicator they were using! It must have been more than an inch long. I've heard people use big indicators there and I know bombs are often the order of the day, but even so. Is that a normal sort of size for indicators on the Tongariro?
Regards,
Jo
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TheBadger
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Posted on: Oct. 25 2009,02:52 |
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The indicators are pretty damn huge. People liken them to sparrows. They do have to hold up a seriously heavy fly or pair of flies. But I think people do overdo them slightly, especially in low water conditions. I normally use a white indicator (or white with yellow in low light) that's still miles bigger than anything I'd normally use clipped straight to the loop at the end of my flyline.
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TomWatt4642
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Posted on: Oct. 25 2009,08:36 |
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I personally do not use the huge indicator in Tonga. I use small indicator because I do not use bombs!!
I do not use strong stick like #8 #9 either. I use #6 9.5ft for Tonga and fish the edges not the main current. This is especially effective when the river is low and clear and fish spooky.
I guess it all depends on where you fish, in Tongaririo there are so much different waters like deep pool, shallow riffle etc. I guess all rivers do, so one set up can not cover everything.
I have to admit, for really deep pools, Redhut or Major jones, bombs + big indicator is pretty effective and that is what they normally use. With the big indicator it is probably easier to throw the bombs.
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