We used barbless fishhooks in the catch-and-release stream, in order to alleviate damage to the fish.
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The species are all characterized by short rudimentary wings, bearing four or five barbless shafts, a few inches long, and apparently useless for purposes of flight, of running, or of defence; and by loosely webbed feathers, short on the neck, but of great length on the rump and back, whence they descend over the body forming a thick hair-like covering.
Tools barbless hooks Barbless hooks or hooks with the barbs pinched are easiest to remove.
Barbless hooks / micro barbless hooks / micro barbs ONLY Please report any breaking of the rules or problem s to the bailiff immediately.
A special permit extension is required for fishing this place and barbless hooks and catch and release are obligatory.
Deeper hooked fish can safely be handled onboard with long nosed pliers used to ease the barbless hook out.