Barbless has gotta help a few fish when released, especially when you release a "wild" fish or one out of season.
Fewer fish these days, but compared to the old days, we now have sonar, side sonar, chirp, braid, fluoro leaders, glow, uv, scent, color dyes, downriggers, bait helmets, 10th generation graphite rods, and so on, maybe giving in on one point ain't so bad.