Set the hook on any flash subtle movement on the fly line twitch of the rod tip or any other sixth sense that just felt fishy.
High stick nymphing without indicator.
In this case it is even more important to have as little line as possible on the water.
I learned to fish nymphs without the benefit of strike indicators they have only been widely used since about 1980 and i still love to fish that way if conditions allow.
In this installment dave jensen shows why a typical indicator nymping set up just doesn t always get the job done.
Sight fishing to spooky fish in shallow water is best done without a bulky indicator because the splash of an indicator often scares trout but there are other places you.
With czech nymphing there is no fly line on the water.
When nymphing without an indicator high sticking or czech nymphing for example you are relying on feel to detect strikes.
With a little knowledge and some minor le.