[Gerry Zagorski]

Skill levels and equipment being equal, most of fishing success is based on conditions and location...It's about making smart choices as to where you are going to fish given conditions at a specific time. Wind, current, structure, temps and local knowledge all figure into an educated decision.

Conditions and location aside, having the right gear, knowing how to use it can improve you odds. However, if you are not in the right place at the right time it doesn't matter what your skill level is..

The choices you make as far as when and where you fish trumps everything.

I think if you were to talk to 100 captains most would tell you the most difficult decision they make every day is where to fish. You make a educated guess and if the fish are not there or the conditions are not what you expected, you adapt and move on.