Beating a Dead Horse - Sighters

[Daniel Vuono]

I have some questions about curly sighters.  I know that there is TONS of information on here about them but that is why I need to start a new thread (TMI).  I just need some simple opinions so please bear with me.  I do not do much nymphing with alternative techniques but I am starting to experiment.  Really my frustration comes with indicators.  I hate all that I have tried with the exception of thingamabobbers but even those irk me.  Is it reasonable to toss a curly sighter into to my set up even if fishing more traditional techniques?  I ask this because I worry that fish are taking the nymphs "on the drop" (as they are sinking) and that the indicator doesn't register this well because of any slack present.  I also ask this because I find indicators troublesome, awkward, and general a distractor for me.  Second question is more technical and I am sure covered in other threads.  Where exactly does the curly belong in the leader set up?  My assumption would be to go fly line to mono-curly-mono rig - to leader or tapered leader setup.  Is this correct?  Thanks again and I am sorry to stir this up, the other threads were a little too detailed for my understanding of the technique.  I appreciate the help.

[Tim Long]

Read this article and adapt it to your needs.
http://www.examiner.com/x-29915-Connecticut-Fly-Fishing-Examiner~y2009m11d29-French-nymphing-increases-onstream-productivity

[Dejon Hamann]

D,

My advice would be to experiment with just a coiled sighter for one whole day.  Then start to mix in whatever other devices you have been using.

Try this leader forumula: Fly Line - 9ft Tapered Leader - Curly - 2ft 3x - 3-6ft 5x - 5x Dropper (2 fly rig Anchor/Dropper).

[Daniel Vuono]

Thanks guys.  Tim that article is nice thanks. Dejon Thanks for the set-up recommendation that sounds like a perfect start.  I guess everyone else can disregard this thread at this point but thanks for the help.  I will let you guys know how it goes.  I'm pretty excited about the change to drop indicators, and of course catching more fish is nice too.

[Mark Hanes]

Good Luck and enjoy the change.  If you have any questions please ask the only dumb questions are the ones that are not asked.

[Kevin Lowe]

And give it an honest chance. I hated curled sighters , but never give them a chance. Once I used one for several days I refined my leader and technique it was on. Its amazing how just one or two curls can change alot so keep that in mind and expieriment!