KB of Singlebarbed.com reviewed "The New Scientific Angling - Trout and Ultraviolet Vision" which he referred to as "The Ultimate Stocking Stuffer" (you'd need very large stockings). He graciously noted the following:
"There is an enormous amount of real meat for the angler, and the
segment of greatest interest to me was the discussion of “pattern
matching” that answers that most elemental of all questions, “Why do fish think this is food?”
...
The section on “the composite insect” and how it fits into a fish’s
pattern recognition “database” is enough to send any fly tyer into a
reproductive frenzy."
[Ed note: I'm not certain my psyche would survive witnessing fly tiers in "a reproductive frenzy" as most of the older fly tiers I know are rather craggy individuals.]
"… and while Reed answers more questions than he poses, it’s plain
that both vision and perception suggest there is a great deal of
unexplored territory left in the classic stalk and seduction of trout –
and any other UV equipped gamefish.
This is a wonderful reference work for all anglers, likely to turn
some of your notions about fly fishing on their ear. Careful study of
the colors and their qualities under UV will assist in fly selection,
clothing choice, and fishing qualities like retrieve and how depth may
play into fly selection.
… and for the fly tier the color plates alone justify inclusion into
your reference library. An essential book if you’re attempting to
navigate the vendor offerings and add UV aids in insect imitations."
KB had many more interesting comments. See Singlebarbed.com for the full review.
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