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Fly fisherman releasing a brown trout caught on a barbless hook

Barbless Fly Fishing: Why It Matters and What Flies to Use

barbless dry fliesCharles Nickens
Barbless hooks are more than a regulation—they're an act of stewardship. Discover the history, performance, and philosophy of barbless fly fishing, and explore nearly 400 barbless patterns at The Fly Fishing Place, from tungsten Euro nymphs to classic dry flies.