Using barbless hooks will always make the fish easier to release and if possible, try to do the releasing whilst the fish is still in the water. |
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Barbless hooks are used for the fly-fishing and only one triple-hook or three single hooks are allowed for spinning. |
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We use barbless hooks which are removed with the minimum of fuss. |
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Separate nets for large and small fish, barbless hooks, keepnet restrictions and minimum line strengths are all common regulations on the area's many stillwater fisheries. |
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For most of my river fishing I use a rod with a floating line and a nine foot leader together with a selection of artificial dry flies that have barbless hooks. |
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The perch was quickly removed from the barbless hook and placed in the keepnet. |
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Historically, many ancient fish hooks were barbless, but today a barbless hook is used to make hook removal and fish release less stressful on the fish. |
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Many of the jurisdictions which mandate the live release of sport fish also require the use of artificial lures and barbless hooks to minimise the chance of injury to fish. |
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Barbless hooks reduce handling time, thereby increasing survival. |
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