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The foundations of fly-fishing history, literature, and mechanicsare firmly anchored in the disciplines of science, yet until now there has been nocomprehensive work that integrates scientific components into the sport of anglingfor 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 waythat helps the reader see their practical application tofishing. TheScience of Fly-Fishing is designed for anglers -- whether they have any formalbackground in science or not -- who are curious about the…mehr

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The foundations of fly-fishing history, literature, and mechanicsare firmly anchored in the disciplines of science, yet until now there has been nocomprehensive work that integrates scientific components into the sport of anglingfor 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 waythat helps the reader see their practical application tofishing. TheScience of Fly-Fishing is designed for anglers -- whether they have any formalbackground in science or not -- who are curious about the relevance of science totheir sport. The angling-related scientific concepts revealed in the book require nomore of the reader than a good dose of common sense and a willingness to expand hisor her fly-fishing knowledge. Ulanski's thoughtful explorations of topics such asthe physics of fly casting, the angler's environment, the diet of trout, and therole of lake geology and biology will help anglers reach a greater understanding ofand appreciation for the natural aquatic home of their quarry.
Autorenporträt
Stan L. Ulanski is Professor of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University.