toma-hawk 44 Report post Posted May 4, 2020 I use barbed hooks but I pinch the barbs down on all my flies I tie . Does anyone buy barb less hooks out there, and are the prices for hooks comparable to barbed ones? I also pinch the barbs down before I start tying, because I find sometimes the hook brakes, doesn't happen often but it does happen.Like to here your thoughts Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted May 10, 2020 I think barbed and barbless hooks no change in price. I’ve bought some accidentaly. I fish barbed all the time and should start pinching them on the smaller flies for sure. 1 Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted May 22, 2020 If your hook is breaking when you pinch the barb, they are not a quality hook. i would switch brands. Nothing like hooking a quality fish and the hook breaks or bends. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted May 22, 2020 Firehole makes a great barbless hook. I pretty much just use barbed hooks and pinch them. 1 Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castnblast 86 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 If you intend to release fish, barbless is the way to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites