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Originally Posted by 209x50
The science of studies that have shown that of all the variables that can lead to delayed mortality from being caught, whether the hook is barbed or not is the most insignificant. Far and away the largest killer of fish is being caught, followed by variables like water temp, length of fight, age of fish and a dozen others. All more important than the barb. If you feel good doing then continue on. But sometime you should read on HOW we got this law rammed down our throats by Ralph.
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TJ I know all about how this law got added. Yes there are many variables...
The point is and what you seem not to be getting a grasp on is that if you go fishing and are using treble hooks ... Would more fish die if you use barbed over barbless at that particular time and the answer is YES. Is barbed or Barbless insignificant.... I would say that depends on the context of the study
and how it's measured.
Maybe we should head up to banff next summer fish some bull trout and
you can use spoons with barbed hooks and without..I know after the first bull rolls over on it's belly you will be convinced.