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    Q & A LURE FISHING

    May 31, 2021 4 minutes

    WINNING QUESTION

    Q What is your opinion about changing the treble hooks for barbless or single versions and the effect on the action and hook-up rate of the lure? Does this advice change according to the species sought, such as bass, pollack and mackerel?

    GUY HALL, MARSKE-BY-THE-SEA, NORTH YORKSHIRE

    HG says: I am totally in favour of using only barbless hooks for lure fishing. I believe that it’s not only better for the fish, but also for us, and I am not losing any fish by doing so.

    I don’t target mackerel but when I have used a

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