The discussion between barbed hooks and barbless hooks rolls on. I have been carp fishing for over 25 years and now more than ever my fishing approach, tackle and rigs is geared up with carp safety in mind. Gone are the days of fixed rigs and huge barbed hooks.

If you are not already using the knotless knot then you will need to learn it as it now forms the basis of tieing hook and hair for nearly all rigs. The knot is incredibly simple and easy to tie no matter what hook length material you are using.