My vote: Presentation (includes leader construction)
You can have the right fly, knots, etc but if the fish doesnt even look at
you cause you lined him, or as I typically do drop the fly on his head,
it wont matter how sharp your hook is, or how strong your knots are.
Ive caught fish on the same drift with different flies, so I think its less
fly selection.
-----Original Message-----
From: rdembry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: den 5 september 2001 07:58
To: Washington Flyfishers
Subject: Most important tackle detail?
ESPN2 is conducting an online poll with the question:
"Which of the following is the most important tackle detail for cathing
fish?
a. Strong knots
b. Line selection
c. Sharp hooks
d. Lure (or fly) choice
e. Presentation"
I had a tough time deciding myself. If I have sharp hooks and strong knots,
but a crummy presentation, I won't get any fish on. Conversely, if I had
great presentation, but dull hooks and weak knots, any fish I hooked I might
likely lose.
So, fellow List members, how would answer ESPN's question? Just interested
to see how other fly fishers would consider this question.
Richard Embry
