Barbless

[horsehunter]

Barbless

Every west coast show I watch shows the using of barbless anyone going barbless on Ontario?

[rolmops]

When fishing with the grand kids and when fishing for relaxation I go barbless. During tournaments not yet.

It does give fish a much better survival chance both with catch and release and break off.

[horsehunter]

What would be your increased long distance release percentage when barbless.

For years I fished barbless for muskies and don't think i lost many or any because of it. As I did a lot of night fishing alone it was done for me rather than the fish but it does make an easier release. Don't really know why I got away from it will have to think of going back.

[rolmops]

Most brake off gear hanging on fish jaw will cause that fish to die. Add to that the damage caused by the barb when removing the barbed hook and you will see how much you increase fish survival when you remove the barbs.