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To an extent, good technique in fighting fish (mostly keeping the line tight at all times) avoids the need for barbs and many anglers choose to fish barbless hooks these days to minimise damage to the fish

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But if you are fishing with thicker pieces of bait and you have to set the hook with some force each time, then this is the way to go

Since then, I've tied almost exclusively on Tiemco hooks

You can get away with a click and pawl if need be