Bend Barbs Down

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if we all dont start releasing our bass unhurt ,i feel here in pa.our bass fishing is going to get worst..

here is what i do and i am always asking others on lake to help..

also we practice this on small trout streams..

tubes,worms,lizards,grubs,crawfish and live bait seem to be ones that bass will swallow way down..

if your barb is bent down,almost every bass can be released unhurt..i use those hemostats and go in thru the gill area and i can lift the hook right off the back of the bass tongue..
if barb is in it, no way i would try this..

we need to get word out on this to our bass friends..if anyone needs help on how to get hook out and tool to use,give me a PM..