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georgiard;
It's probably because of the low volume and a change in the set up.
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georgiard;
It's probably because of the low volume and a change in the set up.
Only Dr. Fish and the Shadow know :wink:
Maybe Jack was fishing for bait....
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Barbless hooks cost more because the 'barb' is the first part of the 'turing wire into a hook' process. Then, they use the barb to hold onto the hook, it's the 'index point', as the rest of it is shaped.
Harder to do without the barb. Requires different tooling/steps to complete.
Good Luck!
Buddy
OK, so Buddy knew too :roll:
Someone told me that a barbless hook will set easier than one mashed down.
Not sure I believe that on small hooks. I think keeping it sharp would be more important.
J.C. got me to see the light on barbless hooks and hook set. Barbless seems to set easier and quicker than a barbed hook. Real handy on light take. I believe I miss fewer hook ups since I now mash down the barbs.
According to the local Waterways Conservation Officer (W.C.O.)hooks with the barb mashed down are considered barbless in Pennsylvania.
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Barbless are also easier to remove from fingers, ears, etc!
"Most" broken hooks are broken at the barb due to incomplete penetration. The hook does not go all the way in because the barb sticks up. Then the strain easily can break the hook. Barbless will give complete hooking more than barbed. Less busted hooks and lost fish. They also cost more because they tangle when they are bronzed or Japaned. The points go through the eyes, sometimes called 'hedge-hoging.'
Ducksterman,
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men......
Maybe I AM the SHADOW.....
Good Luck!
Buddy