Breakthrough nets mixed bag of news for unlucky anglers

Mike Foley
July 21 2017 - 3:00pm
Timid, stressed-out fish are less likely to be caught and more likely to remain in the gene pool to frustrate future fishing efforts, scientists say.
Timid, stressed-out fish are less likely to be caught and more likely to remain in the gene pool to frustrate future fishing efforts, scientists say.

WONDERING why some fish would engulf his lure, while others would resolutely ignore all offerings, US angler Michael Louison decided to put his scientific skills to the test.

Mike Foley

Mike Foley

National rural reporter

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