READING WATER - PART 1
The trout fisherman must be able to read a stream or river in far more detail than a canoeist, kayaker or rafter. The boat folks can see the current flow and the humps that show where rocks are, they even see the 'seams' where currents of different speed run side by side. They would be hard pressed if you asked them to show you where fish might be lying. Simply because they lack detail in their knowledge. A fisherman needs to fully understand the fishes survival needs and behavior patterns in order to properly read a stream. These are the details a fisherman needs to know, that a boater doesn't need or want to know. The subject this series will cover is easier to learn, understand and put to use than the myriad of knots, lines, casting flaws and entomology. Plus it is more entertaining in conversation than entomology, unless you are at a professors cocktail party.
You will learn where to cast along with where not to cast and why. Where to wade and where not to wade so you don't spook the fish and have it running and spreading the alarm to the rest of the fish in the stream. You will be able to go to new waters and fish with confidence, all year long, knowing where the fish will be in any season and any conditions. Your fish location predictions will impress all but the most expert of fishermen. Given a casting technique of accuracy, your catch rate will increase and the size of your catch will increase. You will know why stealth and casting on a dime are so important. This accuracy will be the difference in the number of fish you catch especially when you face a situation where only a few inches of drag-free drift are available. Trout have very narrow feeding lanes "
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