Leland makes a good point however just to hook up I think you need the
proper presentation, without it the fish would never look your way in the
first place. Of course Leland, you maybe able to keep a smaller fish on
with a bad knot. ;->
Ed
>From: Leland Miyawaki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Most important tackle detail?
>Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 09:11:05 -0700
>
>"Which of the following is the most important tackle detail for catching
>fish?
>
>a. Strong knots
>b. Line selection
>c. Sharp hooks
>d. Lure (or fly) choice
>e. Presentation"
>
>
>An interesting question.
>
>I have seen people, including myself catch fish with the wrong
>patterns, dull hooks, and at the wrong depth using the wrong lines. I
>have dropped a steelhead fly into the water while stripping line off
>the reel and hooked a Deschutes summer run, but I have never held a
>fish on with a bad knot. My vote is for (a), strong knots.
>
>Leland.
>
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