b'Feature Scott removes the barbs off all hisJUST ADD BAIThooks for an easy release like this 70cm kingfish taken on a Tana-Aiya jig.Jorden- Snapper6/0 DX Pointhooks and 80lb Tough Trace"I have been filing and flattening down the barbsimproved as the hook point has not had to be forced past an upraised on my hooks for years and I have not noticed anybarb to sink further into the fishs change in the number of fish hooked and lost." jaw. It makes releasing fish much easier and increases their survival rate as you dont have to touch the fish, just get control of the hook, REMOVE BARBS isnt to help the fish stay on the hook.and flick the fish off the hook whilstChoosing the right hook can be the difference between success and failure.My last tip is to remove the barbsI have been filing and flattening downholding it over the water. You dont from your hooks. This may seemthe barbs on my hooks for years andeven have to get your hands dirty. IfBlack Magic hooks are made in Japan from high quality carbon steel andcounter-intuitive however theI have not noticed any change in theyou keep pressure on the fish whenare chemically sharpened for ultimate strength and penetration.purpose for the barb is simply to stopnumber of fish hooked and lost. Inplaying it (standard practice really!) the bait from sliding off the hook. Itsome cases, the hook-up rate hasYou wont risk losing any fish.Follow @blackmagictackle28FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE Caught a fish? Enter our Hall of Fame competition atthe best by test.www.blackmagictackle.com'