Hand-feeding a rainbow trout is fun, but is it ethical? 
By Kathy Johnson US Source: greatlakesnow 8/20/2024
Kathy Johnson
Credit: Greg Lashbrook/PolkaDot Perch
For 30 years, I’ve been feeding fish. It’s one of my favorite things to do while diving. I try on almost every dive. I’m successful maybe 75% of the time.

Surprisingly, I’ve found that all fish do not like the same food and some won’t eat the same thing two days in a row. It can be super frustrating and highly rewarding. Often on the same dive.
 

I’ve found what you offer makes a difference. How you offer it makes a difference. When you try makes a difference. Where you try matters. And some days, no matter what you do the fish won’t bite.

 
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