Re: [VFB] light tackle and a question of ethics

[Paul Marriner]

Actually I believe the knock on barbless hooks is that they penetrate
deeper than the barbed variety. This has little effect on larger fish
but may cause a problem where many small trout may be hooked.
Unfortunately, it is the smaller trout which are generally harder to
release without damage when caught on barbed hooks. All in all I would
weigh in on the side of barbless.
Cheers,
Paul
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Paul Marriner
Outdoor Writing & Photography. Member OWAA & OWC. Author of Atlantic
Salmon, Ausable River Journal, Miramichi River Journal, and Modern
Atlantic Salmon Flies.