just_jon wrote:
Since reading George Daniel's book, I have been nymph fishing exclusively using a sighter built into my leader. Leaders are simple to tie (6' 20 lb Blue Stren, 6" 10 lb Yellow Stren, 6-8" Jan Siman .35mm bicolor strike indicator, 2mm Tippet ring, 24" fluorocarbon).
My fishing is primarily done on Cumberland Valley spring creeks so I was skeptical how the fish in this clear water would respond to the sighter. After about 10 outings using this setup, I can report that it has not bothered the fish in the least and has definitely made me a better nymph fisherman. I am able to pivk up subtle takes that i would have nissed. When you can identify the take of a 3" chub, you know you've got a winner.