RE: [VFB] light tackle and a question of ethics

[Thomas R. Eckert]

yes, but with your 4 wt rod you will not be able to break your 5 x leader ...
Thomas
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Thomas R. Eckert
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CH 8032 Zurich Switzerland


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--- "Thomas R. Eckert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> the necessary time of drilling the fish has nothing
> to do with the "weight"
> of tackle, it is in relation with the weakest Part
> of the equipment
> (normally the leader)
> Thomas
>
 So if i use a 5x tippet on 4wt rod compared to 5x
tippet on a 8wt rod their is no differance?   maybee
iam getting this confused with spinning rigs when
there is a noticable diferance when using an
ultralight rod verses more stiffer heavier rod. I
guees im just down right confused
brad

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> bradley robinson
> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 10:23 PM
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> Subject: [VFB] light tackle and a question of ethics
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>
> Dear lister's,
> In my progression of fishing, I am finding  myself
> wanting  to catch bigger fish on lighter tackle.
> my question is this, lighter tackle means longer
> playing time. Thus the fish must get tired,and face
> a
> chance of dying.is it more ethical to use heavier
> tackle with fewer chances of harming the trophy or
> if
> done properly can a concious angler use lighter
> tackle.  Im looking for  more challenge in my
> angling
> the landing isnt as important to me as the battle
> itself but the most important thing to me is the
> welfare of the fish This question has been haunting
> me
> a while
> thank you for your imput ,
> brad robinson
>
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