Would you guys use a barbless hook on a running rig? I'm thinking about it on a venue I'm visiting soon but I'm a bit nervous the hook won't get a great hold initially as it will be missing the help of the weight of a lead.
In reply to Post #1
Just set your clutch or freespool tension tighter so it helps to set the hook.
Just set your clutch or freespool tension tighter so it helps to set the hook.
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Been doing it for years with no issues to be honest but as below a heavy bobbin and tighter clutch should help.
Been doing it for years with no issues to be honest but as below a heavy bobbin and tighter clutch should help.
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I use an inline/barbless by choice and never have any problems. The line clip gives them a little jolt as well.
I use an inline/barbless by choice and never have any problems. The line clip gives them a little jolt as well.
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I've used barbless hooks on running rigs for many years and have not experienced any problems losing fish.
I've used barbless hooks on running rigs for many years and have not experienced any problems losing fish.
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There's so much drag (weight) under water, which will be pulling against the hook\fish.
No worries, plus you'll get better bite indication if it's true running.
There's so much drag (weight) under water, which will be pulling against the hook\fish.
No worries, plus you'll get better bite indication if it's true running.
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Cannot beat this, pretty much all I ever use . a fish picks up bait, you get indication 100% of the time. Which means the hook up rate must also be pretty much 100%, as its always either a fish or a coot when that alarm beeps!
also you can make the hook link in theory as long as you want to compensate for bottom, makes no difference if its a true running setup. I've been using 12 inches plus of 25lb boom and stiff hinges.
Cannot beat this, pretty much all I ever use
. a fish picks up bait, you get indication 100% of the time. Which means the hook up rate must also be pretty much 100%, as its always either a fish or a coot when that alarm beeps!also you can make the hook link in theory as long as you want to compensate for bottom, makes no difference if its a true running setup. I've been using 12 inches plus of 25lb boom and stiff hinges.
With a sharp barbless hook, the hook hold is very deep and secure. The only time a micro-barbed is more advantageous is if the fish should get badly weeded up and you then decide to slacken off to see if the fish gets moving again.
So carry on with confidence
So carry on with confidence
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On the club waters I fish, it is are barbless only and I use running rigs without any problem. Can't say I've lost fish due to hook pulls any more that barbed.
On the club waters I fish, it is are barbless only and I use running rigs without any problem. Can't say I've lost fish due to hook pulls any more that barbed.
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Do you all fish with a slack/semi slack line, bobbins near the floor?
Do you all fish with a slack/semi slack line, bobbins near the floor?
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Very slack lines, dropping straight from the tip, touching every ring, and indicators at maximum drop, near the floor.
I fish that way as much as possible with barbed or barbless. I can only recall losing two fish on the last barbless only water I fished and both I think were my fault as it was well into the fight, one nearly at the net, and another as I gave a bit much teddy as it kited towards some reeds.
Very slack lines, dropping straight from the tip, touching every ring, and indicators at maximum drop, near the floor.
I fish that way as much as possible with barbed or barbless. I can only recall losing two fish on the last barbless only water I fished and both I think were my fault as it was well into the fight, one nearly at the net, and another as I gave a bit much teddy as it kited towards some reeds.