WHAT FISH SEE: UNDERSTANDING OPTICS AND COLOR SHIFTS FOR DESIGNING LURES AND FLIES. By Colin J. Kageyama.

(1999) ND later reprint. 8vo paperback (152 x 228mm). Pp183 + 1pp ads. Brief bibliography. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations by Vic Erickson.

"An optometrist reveals his discoveries on the eyesight of fish - which leads to spectacular fishing results!" "Using underwater photography, scientific equipment, and numerous diagrams, Dr. Kageyama will show you why certain lure and fly colors catch more fish." "Dr. Kageyama's 'system' utilizes lure color, water temperature and light conditions to give the fisherman maximum control under virtually any fishing situation." (Mepps Fishing Guide). Chapters include:- History of my search; The early research; Scientists studying eyes, light, and color; Deep-water color shifts; Long-distance color shifts; The nature of water and lighting conditions; The physiology of steelhead, salmon, and trout eyes; Early attempts at using underwater color; Seven underwater fishing myths; The "See Best" system; The drift bobber; Underwater visibility of a steelhead spinner; Applications: steelhead drift-fishing; Feathers and fur fly fishing; Applications: pulling plugs; Applications: marabou jigs for steelhead; "Hot local tips" for other types of fishing; Fishing for trout, mackinaw, and kokanee; The eyes of other fish and lures used in bass fishing; A day on the ocean; The X Files; Putting it all together.