For over 20 years, I’ve been fishing exclusively with barbless flies.  And not just for trout–for bass, panfish, steelhead, salmon, and even saltwater fish. In fact, even before I started fly fishing, I used to crimp down the barbs on my spoons, spinners, and crankbaits too. Why?  Three simple reasons… 1.  Better Hooksets A barb … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Fish Barbless