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Going Barbless in Quetico

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Date/Time: 05/25/2013 08:56AM

Subject: Going Barbless in Quetico

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timatkn	03/05/2008 10:33PM FYI Eagle Claw discontinued the barbless hooks. The BWJ bought the rest of them---so right now they are the only source for that type of hook. I bought some last week--I'll try them out this summer. Tim
davidm	03/05/2008 05:35PM Thanks for the tip. Red Rocks had a nice selection.
fishguts	03/05/2008 02:53PM The ones in the pictures are from the Boundary Waters Journal. You can reach them at 218-365-6184 Red Rock Store has some....not with the twist, Gamatsiu...at Red Rock Suposedly the BWJ Hooks come from Eagle Claw, but I couldn't find a small quantity....but thier address is Eagle Claw
Davidm	03/05/2008 01:19PM Does anyone have a good source for barbless hooks?
smallieseeker	02/15/2008 11:42AM we used the bwj trebles in quetico last year and they worked just fine. idont like to smash barbs since it can weakin the hook or even break the tip off.as far as the catch rate goes weve never noticed a diffrince with or without barbs.ive been going barbless for years since it is easier on the fish and your hands.make sure to use a split ring between the hook and your lure it makes it harder forthem to throw the hook and try to keep those big smallies from jumping thats when they usually come off..
kanoes	02/14/2008 09:41PM (had a moron chip failure, sorry)
fishguts	02/14/2008 06:50PM Here are some pictures of the BWJ Barbless hooks Vs. Old regular ones. There was some discussion on weather the new type hooks were better than regular hooks with the barbs crimped down...?

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