this may be true with some species, but ive read stories of the biggest MUSKIE hitting the hardest, and then they pry the hinges of hell loose when they fight. but overall, it doesnt matter what size to me. a big splash is exciting and gets the adrenaline pumping, and the small hit and the long, hard fight ending in the "big one" is rewarding. heck, any day fishing is better than a day sitting in Biology learning about the fish. yes 8T, i pay attention, even when i dont want to.

Dryfly