Been taking lings the last few days, as well as a yelloweye today. I don't mind going barbless. Sitting there yanking a jig at 200 feet with a 2x4 isn't much like fishing anyway, in my book...it's more like grocery collection. My gripe is more with the manufacturers and shops--where can I buy barbless hooks? If I have to use barbless, I'd rather use points that resemble hypodermic needles rather than points with a big ol' bulge on 'em...

...actually, as good as lings taste, I'll use whatever gear they tell me to...