In my experiences both in the woods and on the water I have come to believe it is truly the case. In fact I think I have actually noticed some likeness in my gills in the aquarium and the activity of those in a lake. It seems if my gills are tucked down in their rocks the wild ones are a little slow, but when my fish are swimming all over the tank the fish have been biting. I may be crazy or just wishful thinking but it seems to be true.
It is not about the equipment you have to use,
It is about how you use the equipment you have. :D