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Show BY BOB BREWSTER Outdoor Editor, iftrrery Outboard B If you knew how a fish felt when he got out of bed you'd have a better chance of catching him! The problem, of course, is to diagnose fish moods. Since most anglers can't converse with them .(although some claim this distinction), it's difficult to learn how fish greet the day. I Knowing what factors influence fish behavior can I add to your angling success, J say the fishing authorities at I Mercury outboards. Sky condition, water temperature II and water color all determine fj a fish's disposition. Successful anglers read this mood and P match it with the correct V casting technique. j In muddied or brown water fish are less likely to venture from their normal lies. They're reluctant to move any distance to investigate a lure or bait. This means an angler must cast almost directly over the fish to get his attention. Casts I should be more frequent with less distance between them. tllj In clear water fish are more eager and will travel ip farther seeking food. Therefore, fewer casts are needed, and the fisherman can work a larger territory, r J Warm water is the result of hot weather, and fish aren't much different from fishermen at this time. They're lethargic and won't move about any more than is . necessary. Again, this calls for more frequent casts to place the lure near enough to excite Wp the fish. Cool water 1 stimulates fish, causing them Jit to move more. Anglers get by with fewer casts covering . r ' more water with each. Sky conditions, particularly during warm months, also influence how l fish act. If the sun comes up hot, fish slop moving at JB dawn, holding in one lie until 1 evening. More casts are j needed to put the lure in I favorable areas. However, if dawn arrives with an overcast sky and a hint of light showers, fish will often feed on through the rain. Consequently, fewer casts are i needed to connect with these carefree ramblers. Practice a little fish psychology next time you're on the lake, say the Mercury lads. Who knows, maybe one of these days you'll learn to l think like they do. on 10 Most cotton knits now have wrinkle-resistant, shape-holding finishes, and are machine-washable. If L you prefer to hand wash, T remember to squeeze the garment without twisting, and rinse without wringing. After rinsing, blot out excess . moisture by rolling the garment gar-ment in a clean bath towel. Spread it flat on dry towels to dry. Smooth and shape the garment in place. If touchup ironing is needed, use a steam iron. |