I just ran out of 2487 barbless 22's - now there don't appear to be any suppliers in the U.S. that carry the 22 - anyone know of another barbless scud hook that comes in 22?
Looking for barbless hooks
I just ran out of 2487 barbless 22's - now there don't appear to be any suppliers in the U.S. that carry the 22 - anyone know of another barbless scud hook that comes in 22?
That is tough. There are the Barbed 22 version. Can't you squish the barb? I prefer squishing as it puts a little bump for droppers.
Thanks, I might have to do that - my 22's are usually the droppers, not the dropees, but maybe I should switch.
Has anyone seen the study on barbless hooks compared to the barbed? I read it a short time ago and cannot find it, again. Seems one researcher found barbless hooks have far less lateral resistance and tear up fishes's mouths more than barbed.
I have not read that. I have read and experienced myself, that the hook does come out much easier causing much less "handling and stress" on the fish which makes sense. I can't see how a hook minus a back spear can cause more damage.
My local shop, The Fishermen's Spot in Van Nuys, CA carries them...you might try HERE:
http://www.bluequillangler.com/Produ...k#.UqnG142hAnU
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