'Outbarb' trebles

[fishing_in_israel]

I went to our [very] small local bait shop and managed to find some saltwater #6 trebles to replace the ones that had rusted and fallen off the MaxRap13 that was found snagged in underwater rocks.
The only trebles that the shop had were Yo-Zuri (Duo) 'Outbarb' ones. I bought them anyway as it was all that there was.

What are folks take on a hook with the barb on the outside instead of on the [regular] inside?
Is it harder for the fish to get free?
Will the outbarb scratch up the lure more?

Any thoughts folks?

[fishfingers007]

hi nigel, i do have some of these but i have not used them very much, i think they do hook well in the fish your fingers and clothing, but im told they are good,

[fishing_in_israel]

Aug 13, 2010 11:23:57 GMT -4 fishfingers007 said:

hi nigel, i do have some of these but i have not used them very much, i think they do hook well in the fish your fingers and clothing, but im told they are good,

I did a quick Google and they say that they make a smaller hole - good for the fish and for getting it out of one's finger ;D

[way2slickrick]

I fish mainly saltwater but I havent used the out barbed hooks yet.

[Compre]

Have you tried to go to Gamakatsu's website? They have a long list of hooks.

[fishing_in_israel]

Aug 22, 2010 12:50:40 GMT -4 Compre said:

Have you tried to go to Gamakatsu's website? They have a long list of hooks.

When I was Googling I came across the Gamakatsu's website and read their blurb on why outbarbs are better

I shall try them and see how they compare with regular ones.

[Compre]

I printed out their online catalog, that way I don't have to go online everytime I am looking for something.

[shadrap712]

Reef Runner lures came with the out barbs and the hooked up very well. I think they are better than Rapala hooks.

[walter]

i usually remove barbs from all of my hooks, and still it's not easy to lose fishes if the line is enough in tension