Abstract: A fish strike indicator apparatus, which is used with a fishing line, includes a main body portion which includes a top end, a mid-portion, and a bottom end. The bottom end includes a support groove for receiving a fishing line. A first balance arm is connected to the top end of the main body portion and projects transversely therefrom. The first balance arm includes a first balance groove located at a distal end of the first balance arm. A second balance arm is connected to the top end of the main body portion and projects transversely therefrom in a direction opposite to the first balance arm. The second balance arm includes a second balance groove located at a distal end of the second balance arm. A fallen-indicator receiver can be located under the main body portion to provide an audible signal when a fish strike occurs.

Abstract: A fishing strike indicator apparatus includes a ballast portion, a fishing line receiving portion connected to the ballast portion, and a cam portion connected to the fishing line receiving portion. The ballast portion includes the center of gravity of the apparatus. Portions of the ballast portion, the fishing line receiving portion, and the cam portion are arrayed along a longitudinal axis. A free-end, pole-contacting portion of the cam portion extends laterally to a first side of the longitudinal axis; and an intermediate, pole-contacting portion of the cam portion extends laterally to a second side of the longitudinal axis. The fishing line receiving portion includes a line cam surface adapted to slide against a taut fishing line. Also, the fishing line receiving portion includes notch portions adapted to engage a portion of a slack fishing line. The notch portions of the fishing line receiving portion extend longitudinally along the longitudinal axis.