Re: [VFB] Debarbed Hooks

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ROFL... Yeah, I guess I see now why you don't like to talk about "hook piercings" LOL,I caught My beloved Auburn Tigers shirt this Sunday and almost cried when it shredded a few threads getting it out Warrrrrr Eagle!!!!!!!! LOL.. Chuck   ----- Original Message ----- From: jerry goldsmith To: vfb@troutnet.com Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 1:46 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] Debarbed Hooks From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [VFB] Debarbed Hooks Folks: I was just watching a VHS tape I've had for a yr, but it has an intro part by Lefty Kreh and he says that he has debarbed his hooks since 1956 "cause they catch more fish"...        Chuck,   All that piercing the fishes mouth, not piercing the fishes mouth  etc. is MOOT.  You should always debarb your hooks because it makes them easier to take out of your cheek, your head, your shoulder, your hand, the anchor rope, your wading shoes, your hat, your shirt, your pants , your ear, your NOSE and your knee.   (that about sums up my hooked spots-  courtesy of my self or another caster.  The ear was courtesy of Diane when she was learning how to cast.  I could not stay mad at her, because about 5 casts after she hooked my ear, she got her herself in the head)   JG