10-18-2006, 03:19 PM
Well partner, to be honest, the best tactics truely depend on the senario. I asked this question as a general arguement as to if you had but one sense you could 100% overcome, which would it be. In reality, the body of water and the conditions dictate how to attack each situation. A bass fisherman working extremely clear water more than likely would be focusing on the overall "look" and presentation more; as an angler in very muddy or black water situations may need to apply scent and sound into the equation in order to gain strikes.
Clear water fish tend to rely more on thier sense of sight, where as in murky water it's hard for the fish to see, so they adapt and tend to rely more on thier senses of smell and "sound." I say sound loosely. Fish can also use electro magnetic pulses to "sense" bait close by that they may not be able to see. Sharks are a perfect example of a species that can actually hunt using only thier ability to sense electric pulse emitted from another species.
I hope this answers your question. Good luck!
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Clear water fish tend to rely more on thier sense of sight, where as in murky water it's hard for the fish to see, so they adapt and tend to rely more on thier senses of smell and "sound." I say sound loosely. Fish can also use electro magnetic pulses to "sense" bait close by that they may not be able to see. Sharks are a perfect example of a species that can actually hunt using only thier ability to sense electric pulse emitted from another species.
I hope this answers your question. Good luck!
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