If all you guys are soooo concerned with fish safety (cough) , then just use a barbless hook.
Whatever rig you're using and above it (leader, knots etc. ), the fish can get away, end of.
Whatever rig you're using and above it (leader, knots etc. ), the fish can get away, end of.
In reply to Post #106
Not used a barbed hook for 35 years...
Not used a barbed hook for 35 years...
In reply to Post #107
Me neither.
Me neither.
In reply to Post #107
Did the rigs that you found using leadcore that harmed carp use barbless hooks too?
Did the rigs that you found using leadcore that harmed carp use barbless hooks too?
In reply to Post #106
And rip their mouths to bits??? No thanks
And rip their mouths to bits??? No thanks
In reply to Post #109
No.
No.
In reply to Post #111
Nice profile pic Ken
Hope you get out fishing in France soon
Nice profile pic Ken
Hope you get out fishing in France soon
In reply to Post #112