Indicators

[Beaker]

Hi, can you please suggest the best indicators available? Cheers.

 

[chrissh]

A bit more info for what you want them for?
Strike indicators?
Bite indicators?

 

[sam vimes]

Different types of fishing and even different species can require different types and weights of indicator. One size does not fit all. The best stabs at multi-purpose indicators I've encountered have been the Fox Swingers and a couple of Solar multi-function sets.

 

[Beaker]

I Want them as drop offs for dead baiting

 

[sam vimes]

I Want them as drop offs for dead baiting

In that case, I'll bow out. My piking interest and experience is minimal.

 

[chrissh]

I use both of these for my pike fishing the gardener is better in the wind

Gardner pike drop off run bite indicator

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Korum bite Indicator kit




I also have a Nash wasp that can set the tension for bite it better used for long casts

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-XpKUlP_5o

 

[thecrow]

I use something similar to the Gardner, home made cheap and effective although none are as good as a float set correctly.

 

[Philip]

How about just simple bobbins which you can add or take weight off ?

They will cover most (all?) situations you come across. The thing I dont like about drop offs is they "drop off" leaving you no indication at all.

 

[stillwater blue]

Probably the best 'drop off' indicator Zandavan Productions Barry McConnell - The Rollover - Eels Zander

Probably the best drop off alarm Billys Backbiters – Puka Alarms for Puka Pikers – Puka Alarms for Puka Pikers

 

[steve2]

I asked a similar question recently but could not decide what to get so just continuing with a drop off indicator with front bite alarm.
It works well so I suppose I wont be changing up to drop off alarms.

 

[naxian62]

Make your own drop-offs using toolclips which go nicely on to the back rest, a piece of cord and then for the sight bob, a poly ball or a practice foam golf ball for a bit more weight and finally a trimmed down delkim smart clip for line retension, or even a couple of hat pins squeezed together. You'll be so happy when you catch , using something you made yourself. Oh, and dont forget a front alarm is a good addition

 

[Beaker]

Sam going to give them a go, thanks for the tip.