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21 February 2023
Fish Behaviour in Cold Water
Fish behave differently when the water temperature drops. Their propensity to move about and feed is reduced and consequently they become more difficult to catch. Anglers know this, yet still venture out when the odds are stacked heavily against them. So how can we improve our chances when the water is close to freezing point?
We asked a fishery scientist to answer three key questions that might help turn an outright shiver-fest into a heart-warming winter session….
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