bigslackwater
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- Jul 7, 2011
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The thingamabob definitely has a time and place but I'm afraid I've depended on it for too long in too many situations. I was using it with a whooly bugger and this year I've found I can fish buggers and streamers with much better success without. I'm still trying to figure out nymphing without it. Indicator putty is now my go to before I reach for the bobber. I feel that the putty works more as an indicator (something to watch) and less like a bobber (something that suspends). My biggest challenge is sight and feel. It's a whole different approach with and without a thingamabober so if anyone has tips that may be helpful for me or other beginners, please chime in. Thanks!