I have practiced shoot and release on ruffed grouse for years. My dog always enjoys a good laugh.

Actually landing a fish does not mean nearly as much to me as the overall experience of fooling one into hitting something I have created. Catch and release is easier if I don't have to catch. I am especially happy if a fair hooked fish gets off a barbless hook before I land him, provided nothing gets torn off him in the process. So a hookless hook makes sense to me.

Bob