Fulling Mill Drop Back Bung

The Drop Back Bung – Precision Strike Detection for Stillwaters

The Drop Back Bung is a breakthrough in stillwater indicator fishing, designed to dramatically increase your chances of success—especially on challenging days with light winds and pressured fish. Developed by world champion angler Howard Croston, this innovative indicator system has been shown to increase hittable takes by 40–60% over standard indicators.

Unlike traditional bungs, the Drop Back Bung is engineered for better casting, easier strike detection, and more reliable hook-ups. Whether you’re targeting wary trout in flat calms or need a subtle presentation, this system delivers.

The Drop Back Bung – Key Features

Improves strike visibility and take conversion in subtle conditions

Superior casting performance and line control

Engineered to respond to delicate takes that conventional indicators miss

Colour-coded dot system for precise fly matching and balanced presentation

Each bung is marked with black dots on the Yellow and Red (Orange) sections to help you load the correct number of flies for optimal performance. Pair the bung with Croston Flies marked with matching Red or Yellow dots to achieve the perfect balance.

The Drop Back Bung – Rigging Guide

Medium Drop Back Bung

• Load with one Red Dot fly
• Or two Yellow Dot flies

Large Drop Back Bung

• Load with two Red Dot flies
• Or three Yellow Dot flies

Following this guide ensures the bung is properly “cocked” and will fish with maximum sensitivity and effectiveness.

Pack Includes

2 x Drop Back Bungs

15 x Silicone Line Stops (used to secure the bung to your line)

Get the edge on hard-fished waters with the Drop Back Bung—maximum sensitivity, minimal disturbance, and more confident takes.