The Science of Fly-fishing

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University of Virginia Press, 2003 - 204 pages
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The foundations of fly-fishing history, literature, and mechanics are firmly anchored in the disciplines of science, yet until now there has been no comprehensive work that integrates scientific components into the sport of angling for trout and other game fish. The Science of Fly-Fishing fills that void. Stan L. Ulanksi presents the basic elements of the physical and biological sciences in a way that helps the reader see their practical application to fishing.

The Science of Fly-Fishing is designed for anglers—whether they have any formal background in science or not—who are curious about the relevance of science to their sport. The angling-related scientific concepts revealed in the book require no more of the reader than a good dose of common sense and a willingness to expand his or her fly-fishing knowledge. Ulanski’s thoughtful explorations of topics such as the physics of fly casting, the angler’s environment, the diet of trout, and the role of lake geology and biology will help anglers reach a greater understanding of and appreciation for the natural aquatic home of their quarry.

Stan L. Ulanski is Professor of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University.

 

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The Role of Lake Geology and Ecology
116
From the Perspective
134
Their History Life Cycle
153
Threats to the Survival of the Salmonids
172
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Page 33 - Newton's second law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
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Page 1 - ... pleasant places." This may be appropriately supplemented by the opinion, poetically expressed by the same author, with reference to the art of fishing with the artificial fly, thus : "Fly-fishing has been designated the royal and aristocratic branch of the angler's craft, and unquestionably it is the most difficult, the most elegant, and to men of taste, by myriads of degrees the most pleasant and exciting mode of angling. To land a trout of three, four or five pounds weight, and sometimes heavier,...

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Stan L. Ulanski is Professor of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University.

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