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Oct. 9, 2018

HOW A TROUT SEES: A BIT MORE SNELL'S LAW GEEKERY

In our last post, we spent quite a bit of time discussing how a trout sees, but we didn’t spend any time on how the same laws of physics affect how we see trout. We now know that, when light passes between air and water or vice versa, it bends…

Oct. 4, 2018

HOW A TROUT SEES: THE RULE OF SIX AND OTHER THINGS

In order to effectively stalk trout, you need to fundamentally understand how a trout sees. First of all, unlike you and me, trout have lateral lines that run down each side of their bodies. These lateral lines allow trout to feel vibrations in the …

Sept. 27, 2018

HOW TO FLY FISH: LET'S START WITH THE THREE FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS

All species of fish have three fundamental needs: suitable water quality, protection from predators and access to food. While these three fundamentals don’t change, it is important to remember that how they are satisfied changes based on daily…