Palsa indicators are single use foam indicators, that are folded over the leader and sit there until you don't need them any more. But they can be reused.
John Dann writes:
As far as I know, Lefty Kreh originated this idea, but I'm amazed at how little I've seen this indicator in print or on the stream.
Basically it is simply a Palsa foam indicator with a small diameter tube sandwiched in the middle as you fold over the adhesive halves.
Insert the tippet into the tube and jam with the tip of a toothpick. The rig casts well, floats well, settles like a feather on the water, and is easily adjustable and reusable (unlike the Palsa foam without the tube).
For the tube I've used fly line minus the core, plastic Q-tip stem, or any other lightweight, small diameter tubing I could find.
I've tried many other types of indicators, but I keep returning to this one. Try it.
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