Stream Characteristics
7 Stream Characteristics
Spring Creeks 124
Freestone Streams 125
Tail Water Streams 127
A Beginning Point 129
Riffles (Feeding Lies) 129
Current Seams 130
Pocket Water 131
Prime Lies 132
Deep Holes 132
Resting Lies 133
Structure 133
Dead Water 133
Curvatures 134
Midstream 135
Foam Lines 135
Eddy Lines 135
Edge Waters 135
Lesser Curvatures 136
Strategy 136
Stream Characteristics Exposure 138
Streams are classified into three basic categories: spring creek, freestone, and tail water streams. Each type has unique features.
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