barbless

So then I’m left wondering if barbless is such as good idea, why more people don’t fish that way ...

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

It can be argued that barbless hooks actually hook fish better than barbed versions.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

I'll never forget the first fish I caught barbless, how easy and pain free, for both me and the fish, it was to unhook and release.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

Growing up in Pennsylvania, I first encountered barbless hooks in trout regs, where they were listed with other measures for special waters.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

If the trebles are barbless, at least I know I can pull the hook free very quickly and easily in case of disaster.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

Using barbless hooks makes a lot of sense much of the time, but I think too many people ignore the idea.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

On the White River where I fish, we have Catch and Release areas where barbless are the norm.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

I rarely use barbless hooks outside of fly fishing, but I do pinch down most of my barbs a little.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

And like mentioned in this article, a barbless hook is much, much easier to get out of your hand than one with barbs.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009

And like mentioned in this article, a barbless hook is much, much easier to get out of your hand than one with barbs.

Pinch a Barb For Fewer Stitches 2009