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Understanding Trout Behavior: Brilliant Insights into How Trout Act and Why by the Authors of The Trout and the Fly

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The cover says "Brilliant Insights into How Trout Act and Why by the Authors of The Trout and The Fly". This book is actually certain chapters of The Trout and the Fly, choosen by Lefty for his "Little Library". Nothing on the cover, front or back, tells you this, which I feel is quite deceptive. In fact, the cover text leads you to believe that is a new book from the authors. So, if you have read The Trout and the Fly, you have read this book. If you haven't read The Trout and the Fly, get a copy of that and get the whole book, rather than this butchered reprint. Seeing that I own The Trout and the Fly, I will be returning my copy....

The cover says "Brilliant Insights into How Trout Act and Why by the Authors of The Trout and The Fly". This book is actually certain chapters of The Trout and the Fly, choosen by Lefty for his "Little Library". Nothing on the cover, front or back, tells you this, which I feel is quite deceptive. In fact, the cover text leads you to believe that is a new book from the authors. So, if you have read The Trout and the Fly, you have read this book. If you haven't read The Trout and the Fly, get a copy of that and get the whole book, rather than this butchered reprint. Seeing that I own The Trout and the Fly, I will be returning my copy....

This book was mostly about how trout see the "outside world". Although an indepth and interesting read, I was a little disappointed that the book spent so much time on this topic.

Recommended to me by a highly respected marine biologist and guide. Well written and the kind of book I plan to read again. Should really enhance your fishing!

Although the title is deceptive, I find this book provides beautiful photos and clear diagrams giving the angler a trout's-eye-view. Nice section on analyzing rise behavior to determine fly selection. "How to see trout and how they see you" would be a better title. Book isn't for everyone but as a native brook trout fisherman I found the information helped me spook fewer fish and increased my success.