Here's an interesting twist to the equation: Not only can trout (the experiments were done on rainbows) see color, but they are able to discern wavelengths of light that we cannot (e.g. into the ultraviolet spectrum). Not only that, but their capacity to see different wavelengths CHANGES according to their developmental stage. So - juvenile fish will not see the same exact spectrum as a mature fish...etc. The thought is that there may be different environmental cues that the fish are able to key in on at different times of the year (this might be important during spawning, maturation, etc.).
Interesting stuff... All this said, however, I am not one who holds the opinion that color is always (or even often) a vital component in fly success. I would not say that it isn't a factor, I just don't think that a slightly lighter shade of BWO won't catch fish when the one tied with darker dubbing and a "more dun-colored wing" will get all the grabs. Most of us (if not all of us) have enough to worry about with proportions, durability, etc. to agonize over potential pantone preferences of piscatorial prey. Chris -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Masson Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 12:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [VFB] do fish see colour? now here is a question "do fish actually see colour dave
