Fish can’t see the water around them. Similar to the human brain, their brains have omitted the information they don’t need to process in order to see their surroundings. So, just like you can’t see the air around you, fish can’t see water either. Can fish see air Yes or no? Each object reflects the…
Like those of humans, fish retinas possess both cones for color vision as well as rods for black and white vision. During daylight, fish use primarily cones for vision. At even greater depths, colors are no longer visible and fish probably see objects in varying shades of gray. What colors do fish not see? The…
Unlike humans, many fish have their eyes set far apart on the sides of the head rather than to the front. Even though fish will turn to examine objects, their eyes do have limited independent movement within the sockets. Like humans, a fish’s eyes move in unison when looking around. Why can’t fish move their…
When did people start fishing with nets? The earliest-known nets were discovered in Finland and date to around 8,000 to 5,000 years ago. Even though most nets are gone, archaeologists can infer their existence through the discovery of stone sinkers. How many fish were caught in the net? The second miraculous catch of fish is…
A thinner line can allow you to cast further, has less wind resistance when casting, offers less drag in the water, increases bite sensitivity, allows the reel to hold more line, and is better suited to the use of lighter baits or lures. Why is lighter fishing line better? When it comes to active styles…