An often over looked part of fishing is the noise factor. Whether on shore, in a boat or wading, sound plays an important part of fishing success. Most of us have no realization of the amount of fish we scare off. All fish respond to noise. It travels five times faster underwater as above. Fish received high frequency sounds up to 30 feet via their inner ear. The low frequency sounds are processed by the lateral line and are most often heard in distances of five to 10 feet.
The average fish hears in the range of from 30 cycles per second (cps) up to 2,000 while the average person hears in a range of 20 to 20,000 cps. The average AM radio station broadcast in 10,000 cps.
New motors have been developed that reduce engine noise, but sound is till a problem in spooking fish. Fish are accustomed to the noise of their surroundings, such as waves lapping up on the shore. But, alien sounds will cause them to scurry for other parts of the lake.
Even bluegill, catfish or deep feeding walleye move away from foreign sounds.
Pro angler Brent Chapman, a Yamaha pro angler, has several suggestions for sound reduction which apply to all species. Chapman recommends and uses rubber-soled shoes when fishing. He also fishes from a carpeted boat.
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