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Show "fBy JIM RH0DYH6 Know-How Counts Many of the better fishermen sub-crlbe sub-crlbe to the theory that the proper presentation of the lure without exposing ex-posing yourself to the fish, directly or indirectly, is more important than the exact lure. This of course is just a theory but the idea of remaining re-maining invisible to the trout actually ac-tually is of first rate importance. Shining rods, bright clothes, quick movements, and undue activity along the streambank and within the water itself are dead giveaways to the wary trout. It is a popular misconception that sounds created by talking will disturb the fish. Underwater Un-derwater noises created by careless care-less wading however are a distinct disturbance. The angler who walks along in slow motion, carefully studying each bit of fishing water Defore he commits himself and finally fi-nally approaches a likely spot on sands and knees if necessary is the fellow having the most fun and catching the wisest and best fish. Not every fisherman manages to :ommlt all the errors but most Ike Waltons are guilty of some of the mistakes. Very often lines are too light in weight for the rod in order to do a good job of casting. Using .eaders that are too heavy and too ihort have scared away many a lice fish. Leaders shorter than seven sev-en feet are not necessary. Although jood results sometimes come about ay fishing downstream most of the setter fish catchers cast directly jpstream or quartering upstream, whether using dry or wet flies or Jther lures and bait. The ability to ;ake it easy and become extreme-y extreme-y observant while on the stream s an attribute that goes a long vay in producing more fish in the :reeL |