Poll Who pinches barbs?
Who pinches barbs?
OptionResults
Don't pinch (barbed hooks)45 Votes - [81.82%]
Pinch (barbless)7 Votes - [12.73%]
Sometimes (anarchy)3 Votes - [5.45%]

tkuntz
Posted 9/4/2016 8:46 AM (#829411)
Subject: Who pinches barbs?




Posts: 815


Location: Waukee, IA		Inspired by a very recent post, I'm just curious as to how many of you guys pinch your barbs on muskie lures. I for one don't, but I know some do.
muskie! nut
Posted 9/4/2016 10:03 AM (#829417 - in reply to #829411)
Subject: Re: Who pinches barbs?





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain		I dont have a barb, but I pinched one once and got slapped.
Pike Master
Posted 9/8/2016 1:21 AM (#829719 - in reply to #829411)
Subject: Re: Who pinches barbs?




Posts: 293


Location: Sakatchewan,Canada		Surprising results given that Muskie fisherman are so worried about harming the fish
tkuntz
Posted 9/8/2016 5:11 AM (#829720 - in reply to #829719)
Subject: Re: Who pinches barbs?




Posts: 815


Location: Waukee, IA
Pike Master - 9/8/2016 1:21 AM

Surprising results given that Muskie fisherman are so worried about harming the fish


With most people cutting hooks when needed I think it's a wash. Muskie fishing is a low scoring affair so losing fish is a big deal. Whether or not pinching barbs makes a difference a lot of guys, myself included, won't risk it.