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Message Subject: Who pinches barbs?

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.

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