On Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:10:40 -0700, Todd wrote:

Bill Grey wrote:
In message , Todd writes
It has been suggested that barbless hooks penetrate deeper than
barbed hooks hence the damage.

Barbless hooks are easier to release. But, come to think of it,
I never had a bleed out problem with a barb.

It is a question of deep penetration, not easy release - which goes
without saying.

In aggregate I do believe I injure less fish
without the barb. So, those that do bleed out on
me I guess I will just have to eat. The rule
is you eat what you kill (bait does not apply).
And who am I to break the rules. :-)

-T
Amen! ;-)