ErdTod wrote:I don't think that these numbers are anything to do with fish density, or not entirely. Though the spot where you fish does matter, but changing lures changes both numbers. When changing just the lure, you can get very different numbers for both left and right number...
Sevenless wrote:What does my tackle combination do?
Fish have a static preference of tackle. If you find a 100% catch combo for a fish, it will stay that way at least for the world you found it in. Many fish don't care much about which line or hook you use, but the rarer the fish type the pickier they tend to get. Any of the options are interchangeable, so if a fish likes flax and hide straps you can use either in the tackle set. Some fish get 100% catch rate with some lures (many fish give 100% on rock lobster) but more difficult to craft hooks/lures can often boost the bite chance.
Maybe I didn't emphasize it enough? When I originally wrote the guide I didn't think it worked that way. Between potjeh's original suggestion and my testing this world I agree 100% that tackle combo can massively improve bite chance. I've tried editing it to catch all incorrect references, but I usually miss something.