tailout
**Definition:** The shallow, accelerating water at the downstream end of a pool, where the river gathers speed as it transitions into the next riffle. Food funnels through the narrowing channel, making tailouts prime feeding stations. The water is often smooth and glassy here — good dry fly water.
The shallow, accelerating water at the downstream end of a pool, where the river gathers speed as it transitions into the next riffle. Food funnels through the narrowing channel, making tailouts prime feeding stations. The water is often smooth and glassy here — good dry fly water.
Etymology
Angling terminology — the "tail" of the pool as it flows "out" into faster water.
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