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IMO no disadvantage to using barbless. Clean hookholds and no problems with losing fish 
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In reply to Post #1
I switched to barbless a while back, I've had no problems at all and so much easier to remove. Nash Fang X is a really nice, strong and sharp hook.
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In reply to Post #36
He was a decent bloke but question his rules at your peril 
He was quite happy with my filed off barbs, fishing there was probably the first time I'd done it
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In reply to Post #34
Go to the top of your class... 
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In reply to Post #34
I’ve used barbless now for a good 2 years , I can honestly say I’ve had no problem at all , I’ve been using the esp trigger hammers and the Korda Kurvs without a problem at all
If I get a fish I hve to change the hooks 95% of the time
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In reply to Post #33
Twynersh?
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In reply to Post #1
Got told once on a barbless only day ticket water on a rig check that my lovingly crushed barbs on my hooks weren't good enough and they had to be barbless hooks... didnt even warant it with an answer..  
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In reply to Post #29
Yes mate I would only use beak points in barbless
They tend not to tear as well
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Food for thought...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxGllV2Zc5o
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In reply to Post #29
Absolutely they do. Tbh I wouldnt even consider using a straight point straight eyed barbless hook as this pattern would be the most likely to come out imo.
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Sorry to jump in here...
I've never really used beaked point hooks so excuse my ignorance but other than them saying if you fishing over gravel they won't go over as easily what are the advantages? I always prefer a straight hook as I'm confident they are catching hold quickly.
Do beaked points actually stay in better once hooked do you think?
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In reply to Post #26
So do I
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In reply to Post #24
If it was that simple fisheries wouldn't have to add the line "crushed barbs not permitted"
With the hooks I use a typical pair of artery forceps ain't flattening the barb either, you need pliers
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In reply to Post #25
I rate a beaked wide gape.
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In reply to Post #17
Thinking anglers say on their website a barbless version will be available this year
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