03-09-2018, 09:24 PM
Does anyone really fish bait-holder hooks for salmon and steelhead? I've always stuck to octopus style and executive series for their hook setting abilities. Can't go wrong with a Gamakatsu! Plus the barbs on a size 2 or 4 gamakatsu are very small, easy to pop, and good on the fish in my opinion.
I agree that the barb will make it more difficult to get the fish back in the water in a timely manner. Even the hatchery fish are precious in my opinion and the quicker you can get them back (If you want to keep fishing) the better. That broodstock goal is very important, especially this year when things are down.
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I agree that the barb will make it more difficult to get the fish back in the water in a timely manner. Even the hatchery fish are precious in my opinion and the quicker you can get them back (If you want to keep fishing) the better. That broodstock goal is very important, especially this year when things are down.
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