Fish Eyesight: Does Color Matter?
WHAT DO FISH SEE? It's a question fly fishers have been pondering ever since they decided to imitate insects with artificial flies. This week we revisit a piece from our archives that tackles the question head-on, with plenty of scientific data and some very informed contributions from commenters as well. Read one of our most popular articles ever, "Fish Eyesight: Does Color Matter?"
INSIDE THE BOX, EPISODE #89: Scott unboxes the Fishpond Flathead Sling, an all-purpose slick pack featuring the brand's signature customizing options and careful attention to details.
"The Two-Toned Intruder," notes Tim Flagler of this week's featured tying video, "is a rather easy-to-tie streamer that works especially well with trout spey gear. It’s darker back and lighter underbelly, along with just a little bit of flash, imitate a wide range of baitfish species that larger trout in particular often pursue."
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