by Potjeh » Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:09 am
OK, just done experimenting with rock lobsters, using different quality components (plant fibre, bone hook).
I've caught 6 q13 pikes, 5 q65 pikes and 1 q65 bream. I think I accidentally cast in shallow water when I've caught the bream.
So, until evidence to the contrary is presented, I will continue to believe that quality of fishing pole components doesn't influence the type of fish caught.
I just ran out of metal hooks and my smith friend isn't online, so I can't do metal hook vs bone hook experiment. But going by gut feeling, I'd say it doesn't make a difference. To me it seems that the main difference is that metal hooks last a lot longer, but again it's just gut feeling.
I haven't yet experimented with any line other than plant fibre. I wanted to try yarn, but no sheep were at hand. I'll try that tomorrow, and silk line as well if I get any silk I don't need too much.
*edit*
For posterity, this experiment took place around 3PM in-game time.
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