trb1975 Posted August 20, 2005 Report Posted August 20, 2005 I have no intention of starting the debate on Barbed or Barbless (Looks like it has been done to death before ). However all the waters I fish are barbless only and I was after some suggestions on the best Barbless hook for different rig types : i.e Pop Ups, Stiff Rig, Anti Eject. It seems that manufactuers only do a lot of their hook patterns barbed. Thanks Quote
binsy Posted August 20, 2005 Report Posted August 20, 2005 using a pair of long nosed pliers simlpy crush the barb:) Hey presto barbless hooks:D Quote
patos1 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Posted August 26, 2005 using a pair of long nosed pliers simlpy crush the barb:) Hey presto barbless hooks:D that would work for sure but just hope you dont get some jobsworth bailiff giving you grief:D Quote
eon Posted August 30, 2005 Report Posted August 30, 2005 Bin there!!! If you crimp down the barb on a hook,test it through a cloth (your t shirt or something)if it can past through without pulling or snagging.....job's a good 'un Most hook's are available in a barbless form,if you have a particular barbed pattern you like take 1 with you to your local tackle shop and find a similar pattern Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted August 31, 2005 Report Posted August 31, 2005 i like the mustad X1 hooks, they are wide gape and barbless Quote
fisherboynick Posted September 1, 2005 Report Posted September 1, 2005 i find using e.s.p raptors work well very sharp just make sure u get the barbless version packets are very similar you can get them in 2 different styles Quote
xxdualityxx_9 Posted September 6, 2005 Report Posted September 6, 2005 Barbless Gardner Mugga's are a fantastic hook in my opinion Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 6, 2005 Report Posted September 6, 2005 Carp r Us long shank nailer's every time good for pop ups or bottom:) Quote
kidda Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 korda wide gape b's are my favourite barbless hook Quote
trees Posted October 13, 2005 Report Posted October 13, 2005 korda wide gape b's are my favourite barbless hook me too by a long way, i like the matt coating most other hooks are too shiney. have never had any probs at all with them Quote
pineaplepopup Posted October 13, 2005 Report Posted October 13, 2005 i went to my tackle shop yesterday and they had no korda hooks in so i had to buy some fox raptors i forgot how good these hook were cuz ive been on nuthing else but the kordas there well worth a look plus a bit cheaper! Quote
trees Posted October 14, 2005 Report Posted October 14, 2005 i went to my tackle shop yesterday and they had no korda hooks in so i had to buy some fox raptors i forgot how good these hook were cuz ive been on nuthing else but the kordas there well worth a look plus a bit cheaper! the trouble with raptors is how long the point lasts but they are sharp Quote
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