#1 Circle hooks are just as good barbless as barbed.

#2 Yes I have caught big kings in the straits fishing for halibut. With 24oz lead spreader bar and a horse herring. I am not the only one to do so either.

#3 The ONLY reason I am mad about it is the "commercial" guys (ie. charter operaters) always get there own way and we never get a break.

I will fish barbless for it all.

Jason S