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What is the difference between barbed and barbless hooks?

The barb on a hook is the sharp prong which enables the hook to grip and hold onto the fish preventing it from breaking free. A barbless on the other hand does not have this so catches are able to escape more frequently, however it is easier to catch and release the fish without causing harm to them.

In some countries barbed hooks have been made illegal, and in countries where they still remain legal, certain clubs ban them from use as survival rates for catch-and-release fish can be increased.

What should I do if I have flies with barbed hooks, but I've found out that I can no longer use them where I fish?

Don't threat, if you have discovered that barbed hooks are illegal or frowned upon at your waters or club, or that you no longer wish to use them, it doesn't mean you have to go and throw away all your brilliantly tied flies! A simple way to convert barbed to barbless hooks is to pinch the barb with a small pair of pliers or cutters. So long as the barb is no longer sharp and won't dig into the fish's mouth you should be fine.

Flies relating to Barbed

Barbed is mentioned in 120 flies within our catalogue. Of course, there are most likely more flies relating to this, but here is just a sample of the patterns: Show all related flies

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Pearly Daddy
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Pearly Daddy Fly

From $1.48/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4292

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Grey Wulff
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Grey Wulff Fly

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code:2535

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Green Snail
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Green Snail Fly

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code:996

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Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear
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Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Fly

From $1.26/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2723

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Foam Daddy
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Foam Daddy Fly

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From $1.14/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3663

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Shuttlecock Yellow Owl CDC
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Shuttlecock Yellow Owl CDC Fly

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code:3962

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Parachute Adams
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Parachute Adams Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2013

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Apache White
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Apache White Fly

From $2.11/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3073

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GH Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear
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GH Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Fly

From $1.54/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2561

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Griffith's Gnat
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Griffith's Gnat Fly

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code:1586

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Floating Foam Beetle Black
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Floating Foam Beetle Black Fly

From $1.32/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4353

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Olive Jingler
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Olive Jingler Fly

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code:4055

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UV Kate Mclaren
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UV Kate Mclaren Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3644

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Double Badger
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Double Badger Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:929

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Black Shipman's CDC Buzzer
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Black Shipman's CDC Buzzer Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3787

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Shuttlecock Hare's Ear CDC
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Shuttlecock Hare's Ear CDC Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2371

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Apache Black
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Apache Black Fly

From $2.11/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3074

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Diawl Bach Holo Red
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Diawl Bach Holo Red Fly

From $1.32/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2851

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Diawl Bach Holo Green
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Diawl Bach Holo Green Fly

From $1.32/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2852

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Yellow Dancer
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Yellow Dancer Fly

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code:2334

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Kate MacLaren Muddler
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Kate MacLaren Muddler Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3398

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Klink n Dink
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Klink n Dink Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4060

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Sparkle Pheasant Tail
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Sparkle Pheasant Tail Fly

From $1.26/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3869

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Stone Goat Muddler
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Stone Goat Muddler Fly

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code:4114

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Spent Deerstalker Mayfly White
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Spent Deerstalker Mayfly White Fly

From $1.48/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:1675

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Suspender Top Hat Buzzer
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Suspender Top Hat Buzzer Fly

From $1.20/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4467

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Mini Orange Foam Daddy
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Mini Orange Foam Daddy Fly

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code:4040

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Pheasant Tail Klinkhammer
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Pheasant Tail Klinkhammer Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2340

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Black Midge Klinkhammer
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Black Midge Klinkhammer Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3685

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Pink Latex Magi Nymph
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Pink Latex Magi Nymph Fly

From $1.32/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4110

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Bread and Pink
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Bread and Pink Fly

From $1.66/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4366

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Olive Wulff
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Olive Wulff Fly

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code:704

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March Brown Jingler
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March Brown Jingler Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4054

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Sawyer's Pheasant Tail
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Sawyer's Pheasant Tail Fly

From $1.26/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2854

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Jason's Indi Klinkhammer
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Jason's Indi Klinkhammer Fly

From $1.94/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3680

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CDC Palmer Natural
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CDC Palmer Natural Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4335

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Hairy Bibio
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Hairy Bibio Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:1846

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Foam Bodied Daddy
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Foam Bodied Daddy Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2167

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Yellow Owl Muddler
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Yellow Owl Muddler Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:3900

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Pheasant Tail
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Pheasant Tail Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:798

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Red Tinhead
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Red Tinhead Fly

From $1.75/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:1821

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Claret Hopper Popper
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Claret Hopper Popper Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4047

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Black Perdigon
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Black Perdigon Fly

From $1.69/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4313

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Bell's Bloodworm
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Bell's Bloodworm Fly

From $1.20/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:1594

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Fritz Black and Green GH
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Fritz Black and Green GH Fly

From $1.42/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2828

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Black Gnat Traditional
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Black Gnat Traditional Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4022

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Pope's Nondescript
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Pope's Nondescript Fly

From $1.37/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:937

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When All Else Fails Red
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When All Else Fails Red Fly

From $1.14/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:971

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