Pinched barbs

[Eskimo]

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I never pinch down barbs. As far as bass are concerned, I am a strict catch-and-release angler. I understand it makes the hook-wound less damaging and enables a faster release - but I don't do it.

I have watched way too many bass launch straight up out of the water , shake their head and spit the lure out. I'm not making it any easier for the to do that by pinching down the barb.


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