Bobbin' Along

I've recently become a big fan of Redwing's Blackbird Phantom floats for indicator-style fly fishing for steelhead. After trying cheapie foam floats (seem to always fall off), and Thill's (somehow I just never felt the love - that's really an ice fisherman's tool) I've found the perfect solution.

Sure, you have to put them on the leader before you tie up the rig, but once you do, easy as pie! Easily adjusts for drift depth, and stays put after you move it.

But the best part is how it functions as an indicator. Neon top segments are easy to see, and equally simple to tell you what's going on below the surface to keep flies suspended nicely below. Clear bottom is great for clear water and spooky fish (as is usually the case on the PM).

I've used Redwing's micro swivels for a couple of seasons, too. Great solution for simplifying rigging (tieing complex knots in 20 degree weather isn't all that fun for me) and over 30# breaking strength.

Lean more about all this stuff at http://www.redwingtackle.com/.

-Sean-