I think Ross is referring to the argument put forward by some that barbless hooks can move around more in the point of contact with the fish's mouth making enlarged holes. This allows in more possibilities for infection resulting in at the least a disfigured fish. Cant say have seen evidence of it. I have however seen fish returned and caught again with ripped lips dure to the uneducated amongst us not removing the hooks carefully. As for my preference I use crushed barb hooks. For no other reason than I have yet to obtain any barbless hooks, rarely fish catch and release and feel quite happy in using them. KP ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] light tackle and a question of ethics
> Ross Rixon wrote: > > > And while on the subject of ethics would be interested to hear some > > input on the subject of barbless hooks. > Because? > > Cheers, > Hans > > >
