Less surface area that has to penetrate in the original hole caused by the needle point of the hook. Understood. I fish barbless for salmon and it sure makes releasing them easy.

Bill, I have no I'll will towards you, but this FF guy needs to get his facts straight before he starts spewing. Its as though he could be a ringer for PeTA or the anti-gun lobby the way he goes around talking half truths. Sorry to be critical, but when someone starts something, they should be prepared to back it up.