IMO, fishing with Barbless hooks actually takes some getting used to, but they do catch fish and certainly do not harm a fish the way a barbed hook can. I have used them for many years and yes have lost some nice fish, but not because of the barbless hook, but by not paying attention with line control. Certainly makes it nice and easy to release a fish to be caught another day in the future when it is 2lbs larger. And if you're unfortunate to hook yourself (heaven forbid) like Uncle Jesse says, you will be glad you have a barbless hook................ha!