| Boldlines do in fact matter
I won't argue the selection over bloodlines, its true. BUT different bloodlines will yield differing charachterisics to select from. I think the more appropriate verbaige is that although bloodlines matter, they are no guarentee of quality and definitely do not replace selection techniques (a good eye). Remember, there are good Koi from many bloodlines. Breeder's selection (their culling and developement eye) matters but even then, each breeder has good and bad Koi...many more bad than good and its ultimately up to each purchaser to improve their own selection techniques (eyes) in order to make an educated choice.
Steve |