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light conditions. Humans are virtually blind in the dark whereasmany animals (trout included) see very well at night because this isa time when they are actively seeking food and their eyes areequipped for this task.If an angler stands as still as a statue, an approaching trout willalmost always fail to see him (especially if his outline is below thehorizon). The fish may swim within several feet. On the otherhand, a quick movement will always trigger the escape responsefrom the fish.A final thought on visibility - Isn’t it time that someone told somerod manufacturers that waving a glossy coated rod at the river’sedge on a bright day is about as effective as flashing a mirroraround? Another person can see it from several hundred metresaway so the sharp eyed trout will be given plenty of warning aswell. But then perhaps glossy rods are sold to catch anglers andnot fish??Some successful anglers are said to be able to think like a fish andthis most certainly gives them an advantage.26Hutt Valley Angling Club Incorporated — December 2013