Ok folks, on this forum I see that a lot of fly anglers use barbless hooks. However, most of the hooks being sold have barbs.

I would like to hear from those who use barbed hooks. What is your primary reason for using this style of hook? I am especially interested in those who use smaller hooks for trout fishing. I'm neither for nor against barbed hooks. I do use barbless for all flies. I even pinch the barb on my lures (yes, I occasionally use non-fly fishing gear). It's just easier for me and helps when my grandson throws an errant cast that catches me or my clothes.