[VFB] QUOTE FOR THE DAY

[Jimmy D. Moore]

"Recent studies performed at Florida State University identified a clear relationship between strike speed and fish size in several species of freshwater fish, Basically, the mechanics of prey capture is similar among fish species. Most fish use a combination of ram and suction feeding behaviors. The ram feeding phase relies on the forward motion of body and jaws to overtake and capture prey. The suction-feeding phase begins as a fish approaches its prey. A negative pressure gradient is generated inside the fish's mouth as it's opened, causing prey fish, zooplankton, or bottom-dwelling invertebrates to be vacuumed in."

"In-Fisherman" April/May 2003

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Jimmy D. Moore - Scout Exec. BSA (Ret.), TOWA, TF&G Contributor, GRTU Past VP. Past Pres. McGregor Rotary.  Freelance Outdoor writer, humorist, half-assed Texan and collector of classic bamboo fly rods and classic golf clubs

Author - "MOON HOLLER MISFITS Fishing & Hunting Club", © 

JIMMY D's Fly Fishing Website   http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/ 

JIMMY D'S Classic & Antique Golf Club Site

 http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/rayadoclassicgolfclubs

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"Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as the ability to read a defense is to an NFL Quarterback."

Jimmy D. Moore - © [2004]           
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