[teenerted1]

been barbless since dad and i went salmon fishing in the 80's. the guide was the one who got us into it. if i'm tying my own or getting things together at home i will pinch the barb and file and sharpen before putting hook in the vice. if im on the water with store bought i will pinch always and sharpen if i can find my stone.

getting a fly out of your ear is much easier without a barb. you dont need to ask me how i know...i just do.