Barbed Triples Fishing for Pike

[Harv]

I have just recently brought a couple of lures which have barbed triples and
hope to use them to fish for Pike on the Norfolk Broads, Normally I wouldnt
consider using barbed hooks. Is it OK to use Barbed Hooks with the lures or
should I file them off?

Rich (newbie)

[s]

if your bothered just squeeze the barbs down flat with your forceps...thats
what I do..!

[Matt \(IS Team\)]

"Harv" > wrote in message
...
> I have just recently brought a couple of lures which have barbed triples
and
> hope to use them to fish for Pike on the Norfolk Broads, Normally I
wouldnt
> consider using barbed hooks. Is it OK to use Barbed Hooks with the lures
or
> should I file them off?
>

I would squeeze them flat with some pliers as this leaves a 'bump' that can
give a little extra hold. Unless, of course, there are reg's on barbed hooks
where you plan to fish....