The New Scientific Angling - Trout and Ultraviolet Vision [Paperback]

Reed F. Curry (Author)

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Paperback: 150 pages
Publisher: Buckram Publishing (Oct 30 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0984086307
ISBN-13: 978-0984086306
Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.2 x 0.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 499 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #134,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #36 in Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Ichthyology
- #49 in Books > Science > Agricultural Sciences > Entomology
- #66 in Books > Outdoors & Nature > Ecology > Animals > Fish & Sharks

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Trout see a world invisible to man -- the world of ultraviolet light. You can now meet them in that world. Through abundant photographs and clear text the author illuminates the remarkable distinctions between the vision of man and the broader vision of trout, revealing for the first time flies, fly tying materials, and insects in both visible light and reflected ultraviolet light. In this groundbreaking work, the author presents new scientific discoveries in the understanding of trout vision and illustrates how these discoveries benefit the discerning scientific angler. Complementing the text and photos are the drawings and cartoons of Eric Reaves - longtime cartoonist for Jim Davis of the "Garfield" comic strip.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential element for any fisherman's reference library, Dec 12 2009

By Keith Barton - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The New Scientific Angling - Trout and Ultraviolet Vision (Paperback)

Reed has gone where few dare to tread. The world of trout perception and vision has always been a major question mark compared to the things we toss at them. With our bipolar vision and the limitations of visible light, most anglers have wondered what a trout sees in brightly colored feather dander.

It's a heady topic, and Reed has managed to add some lightness and angling reality with scientific principles - making a book that is enlightening without out being dull and lifeless (as most scientific tomes are ...)

Its interpretation of UV and vision has been stripped of the polysyllabic mathematics and is geared towards a non-scientific audience. It's reminiscent of those old high school science texts whose salient points were outlined in the margins.

Packed with important fishing information as well as theory. Segments detailing the enhanced resolution that UV can add to a textured surface, the idea of the "composite mayfly" - every posture of every bug ever seen, and how the trout may trigger the all important "maybe" - and try the taste test.

The photographs of common angling objects (flies, vests, fly tying materials) and the discussion of colors qualities in the UV spectrum make this a reference book for a fly tyer - something to keep close so it can be used often.

A worthy tome for the non-fly tying angler, as there is much about the fish that we've always wondered, yet couldn't find a translator to tell us what the science meant.

Great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Trout Enthusiast Must Read!, Dec 9 2009

By E. Reaves - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The New Scientific Angling - Trout and Ultraviolet Vision (Paperback)

If you've ever fished for them you know, trout are an amazing fish. If you read this book, you will know Reed Curry is an amazing writer who, with a multitude of evidence and practical knowledge, will tell you how trout are more amazing than we've always thought. You will feel smarter after reading this, but you probably still won't be as smart as the trout you are casting to. Good writing, nice photos, excellent art, and great humor all inside this book. Enjoy!

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