If you saw me and my shiny rods & reels, decked out in a blaze orange vest, hat & bandanna during hunting season, fishing small wild trout streams and catching PLENTY of spooky trout; you would probably assume most of what fly fishermen worry about trout seeing is unfounded.

The good news is: shiny tackle, bright clothing and walking upright is a great excuse for getting skunked on those days when your ego needs stroking.