Barbless Salmon/Steelhead hooks available?

[CapeBSalar 0]

Wondering if anyone knows of any barbless salmon or steelhead hooks on the market that are barbless, manufacturer doesn't matter.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

I have never seen any I usually just flat plier mine might ask Ronn Lucas

[nrthcsteel 0]

I actually emailed the major hook companies and asked if they had any plans on making a barbless salmon/steelhead hook. Since all the rivers in California are barbless only ( and I imagine a majority in Oregon and Washington also) I explained to them there may be a need for such a hook. To there credit all the companies replied very quickly but said the demand was not there for a barbless hook???? Tiemco had a micro barb hook for a while,not sure of the number or if they still make it. I use the tiemco 200r. While it is not to good for speys or larger patterns it is a good hook for smaller patterns. It doesnt have a return eye on it, it has a round straight eye. It does have a great curve to it similar to an Alec Jackson. I also dont think they make it in larger sizes, I know I have it in size 4. Its a great hook for smaller flies though I tie almost all my flies for the Klamath and Trinity on it. If you find something let me know!!! PLEASE!! Kevin

[CapeBSalar 0]

Thanks for the info guys. Reason I'm asking is that I've never seen any and wondered if anyone else had...also that there is a possible resolution on the table this year that Nova Scotia go barbless for Atlantic Salmon. I heard this on another board so I can't confirm any details yet, I'm still looking for more information. I know that parts of Labrador require barbless for salmon.

 

I know it's easy to pinch a barb, no big deal right, but still I'd like to see barbless models especially as more states/provinces go barbless people that tie flies commerically could really benefit from barbless models. I just don't like the look of sending an order of 3 dozen flies out with pinched barbs, or worse, telling my customer to just pinch the barbs.

 

I think it's time that the major manufactuers come around and start to supply the market. I really believe that they would catch on.

 

I'm going to start a poll on the board and see what people think.

 

Thanks again,

 

Damian.