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    Posted: 17 Jun 2017 at 9:53pm
I am going to PNG in July chasing both Black and Spot Tail Bass. What are your thoughts on barbless or crushed barbs. Being in a remote location I think it is worth the risk of losing a fish or two rather than being evacuated out in a chopper and ruining the trip of a lifetime. I have always fished crushed barbs since being hooked in the face many years ago and have lost hardly any fish since.


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Definitely the way to go.
Make sure your mates do the same.
No good getting barbed with one of their hooks
Communication  sources and help can be a very long way away.

Batteries and a good torch will not go astray.

Captain Cranky may have a few other suggestion being a regular visitor  to PNG
How long is the trip
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A week John 5 days fishing if I can take the punishment. Spent most yesterday squashing barbs, upgrading hooks and rings. Just my son and I going his barbs are done too so all good.
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If I'm smart enough to remember, I'll crush the barbs on my trebles when I first use a new lure.
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