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DionJL

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Re: Barbs
« Reply #15 on: February 01, 2009, 07:19:39 PM »
Barbless hooks (gamakatsu) have a different curve to them then the barbed versions. This is due to the fact that a barb aids in the forging process. I personally do not like the looks of the factory barbless hooks.
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Re: Barbs
« Reply #16 on: February 01, 2009, 07:38:37 PM »
Quote from: DionJL on February 01, 2009, 07:19:39 PM
Barbless hooks (gamakatsu) have a different curve to them then the barbed versions. This is due to the fact that a barb aids in the forging process. I personally do not like the looks of the factory barbless hooks.

x2, the barbless hooks blow.
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Re: Barbs
« Reply #17 on: February 01, 2009, 07:43:43 PM »
other than the tensile strength I love gammie barbless for sturgeon fishing. this past summer/ fall we increased our hook up/landing ratio by a huge %. the only downside is your using 200 lb test short strong rods and hooks are the weak spot.

 but the "look" has nothing to do with the performance.
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DionJL

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Re: Barbs
« Reply #18 on: February 01, 2009, 07:49:52 PM »
Mustad makes good hooks for sturgeon strength wise. However they are thick and the barbs are near impossible to pinch.

PS: Tensile Strength is not the cause for a hook bending out. The term would be stiffness.
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Re: Barbs
« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2009, 09:00:26 PM »
Do they have metal shop in UBC ?
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Re: Barbs
« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2009, 09:06:43 PM »
Actually they do. It's called the "rusty shack."
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