The Dorsey Yarn Indicator

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How to make and attach the Dorsey yarn indicator with macrame yarn and orthodontic rubber bands.

[s.clarkberngard]

Good video. I like the blue background with written instructions. Looking forward to more

[paulus]

I was surching for this indicator. Seen a lot, this is the best one. Thnx ever so much!

[robinmuir]

Just bought some from your link to Flyfishing Cord - looking forward to using it. Thanks for the instructions and information.

[johnshand]

Just made a dozen up for friends and myself so eager to try them out when next on the river. Thanks from down-under in NZ.

[rtsole]

Thanks for the video! Would love to give this a shot

[MrAndymcginn]

Thanks so much for this .... I felt it was only right to purchase a kit from Blue Quill and I still like the idea, while changing depth immediately burned and twisted my 4x nylon leader at first move .... it seems like a deal breaker but I wonder if I can get some further suggestions ... it feels right now like a big deal breaker because with that kind of burn and twist, every time I try to change the depth of it could cost me a leader. Any comment would be appreciated. I'm sure the problem is me!

[daveveon]

Hi, bought the materials from your link. Just tied up a dozen. Was testing them and attaching them to 6X tippet because I had a spool sitting near by. When I slide the Dorsey up and down the tippet a few times, the tippet cuts the rubber band and the rubber band brakes. Have you ever experienced this? Do you think it is because of the 6X is so thin? Thank you.

[dw]

To me, this is the be-all-end-all of indicator systems, depending on the answer to this question: How well does the dental band hold the indicator in place, and does it hold up to repeated sliding up and down the leader? Thanks. (Your website is excellent, by the way.)

[jimfreeman]

Welcome to YouTube. Looking forward to more good stuff.

[jp]

Hi TB. I tried this with the kit, hoping to use this system instead of a TB (the other 'TB') or airlock. The application is intended for a particular fishery where faster, deep pools and tiny midges are the name of the game. To get the midges down quickly enough, I need 2 of the dinsmore AB's (1.2 grams?) on there. In testing with a glass of water, I'm not finding that the dorsey stays afloat. I tried with 7 strands, cut it down to about 1.5 inches (folded over), and treated it with rain-x and let it dry. Even with gink, it stays afloat until I nudge it with my finger, then the shot pulls it down. Is this too much weight, and therefore would the dorsey not work here, or am I doing something wrong? Thank you. Your website is wonderful, BTW. It's a generous gift to the entire fly fishing world, for which I am grateful. I could go on and on about how good it is.

[seanearnest]

Great idea, looking forward to testing this out as an alternative to the NZ yarn system I've been using. Also I really like the guitar piece at the end of the video - who is the artist? Thanks very much! Seán

[jds]

The leader has a kink and doesn’t walk nicely straight?? Is there an indicator that can slide through the eyes of the rod?? 🙏

[williamwojcieszek]

When would you use this vs air lock (which also slides pretty easily)? And conversely when is air lock preferable? Thx

[norincofan]

how does this compare to NZ wool indicators? setup looks really similar, just changing the plastic tubing out for rubber bands

[LokiLures]

Hello,
In your article about indicators, you say that the fly’s trail behind the indicator. Understandable since the current at the surface is faster than below. Steelhead float guys, especially the good ones, trott their float, hold back the float, in an effort to get the bait, fly, whatever to present the fly first to the fish, at a speed more natural than the fast surface currents. Why don’t the fly guys do this. Thanks
Learning loads from your articles btw.

[royboggs]

You move your fingers & hands as if you’re doing a sleight-of-hand maneuver. 😀

[williammcguire]

Dominic any chance you could put your thingamabobber hack on your youtube channel? Thanks in advance!!!

[ruanbenade]

The problem is the fish take the indicator!

[yeahoksurenoprob]

What is with the psychedelic music? lol