BIODEGRADABLEWe believe in keeping our waterways as clean as possible. We redesigned our popular strike indicators with biodegradable foam so those indicators that end up floating away for any reason will break down over time. Not to be confused with “water soluble:” Air-Lock Biodegradable Strike Indicators will not dissolve or be compromised in any way during normal use. Biodegrading happens when the material is left in the elements: mud, water, mulch, compost, etc. Over a long period of time.

AirLock Air-Lock Strike Indicators Free Ground Shipping. Starting At: $7.99. Air-Lock Strike Indicators may well be the “World’s Best”. The manufacturer says they are. Fly Fisherman Magazine awarded Air-Lock the “Best Strike Indicator” in 2015. I am convinced the Air-Lock Indicator is. AIR-LOCK STRIKE INDICATORS - Secure - Adjustable - Kinkless, and now made with.

NEW DESIGNThe new biodegradable foam has more benefits beyond keeping our waterways cleaner. The new design out-performs the original plastic design in every way. 30% Lighter: Easier, more efficient casting and delivery. Suspends 25% more weight on the water. Stealth: Neutral-colored post is less visible to fish, and the lighter overall weight lands softer on the water. Sensitivity: Better strike detection.

Durability: No more leaks, dents, holes, cracks or pops!. Easier to see leader slot when attaching. Hurts 38.6% less when you hit yourself in the back of the head on a forward cast. RIGGINGOne thing that has not changed: The most innovative locking mechanism in the world for attaching to your leader. Standard Rigging:. Unscrew the locking nut. Lay the butt section of your leader in the slot.

Replace the locking nut and tighten down. Note: For smaller diameter leaders, you can remove the rubber washer for a tighter fit. This will not result in a damaged leader. Creeping terror video. 90 Degree Rigging:. Remove the locking nut. Thread your leader through the locking nut and slide up to the butt section. Place leader butt section in the slot on top of the indicator.

Tighten locking nut down on the post as shown with leader sticking out one side, then out the top.

Its safe to say that ‘thingamabobber style’ strike indicators have taken over today’s nymphing scene. Whether or not you choose to fish under an indicator, its hard to argue their effectiveness. They cast reasonably well, float virtually forever, and are a breeze to attach to any standard leader.

However, a downside to many modern strike indicators is the ugly kink created in the leader when removing or adjusting the indicator to different depths. At $4.95 per tapered leader, this can be a bit of a pain when switching back and forth between nymphs and dry flies, but for most of us, we’ve just learned to deal with it!

That is until the good folks at Rajeff Sports recently introduced us to the new Airlock Strike Indicators. We took them for a test drive this summer at Alaska West, and thought they were pretty slick. We’re not going to get overly ‘techie’ here as the idea is really quite simple. A modern ‘bobber style’ indicator with a fully adjustable top. Unscrew the top, lay your leader in the groove, and screw down tight. Need to adjust? Loosen the top, slide the indicator to the desired point on the leader, and tighten back down. The indicator never moves and better yet, never kinks your line. The brilliance is in it’s simplicity. Why didn’t we think of that?

Check out the video below for a demonstration!

The Airlock Indicators come in three sizes, four colors, and can be found at all fly shops in the know. Click here to find the dealer nearest to you!

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