navigud Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I had the pleasure of meeting this interesting fellow this morning. Click on this link and watch the video about his invention. Novel idea for all those LDR`s. http://www.techbrew.com/products/hook.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 neat idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 that is a cool idea but har too say wether or not it is goingtoo aid in less penetration(the biggest hate towards barbless) or anything else... might jstu caught hook manufacturers more time and money than anything... good idea tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I try and leave a "bump" when piching my barbless hooks. I think it does make a big diff, this is a good idea. It's been out there for a while though, this isn't the first time I've seen a similar hook. Hope they get it up and running tho... so we can buy our flies barbless at the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I've been producing the same thing with my vise for a looooong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navigud Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 For just a little background, that video and invention took place in 1995, and yes you were right , all the mfg`s would have to revamp all of their production equipment to produce this style of hook. He owns the patent for this product, but it has never been mass produced. He refers to it as a sharkfin hook and comes out like a completely barbless hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickt Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 i always try to set that hook up mysef but that sure is a slick little set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Interesting idea, and would help hold the knot against slipping off on nymph rigs, but hopefully this doesn't end up as a niche product like the robertson screw if he doesn't get it produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I seen this idea years ago on Discovery and have been wondering about these hooks. It would be great to replace the barbed hooks in the Alberta shops when they aren't even legal to fish with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 when i debarb mine, i'll usually offset the hook, i find it holds more fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephitis Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I must ask one question: Does the "stiletto effect" actually exist or is it the invention of someone to increase sales of a new product. personally, I've never noticed it. Grumpy and cynical pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 A few people mentioned that they create the same thing with their vises when clamping the barbs on their own hooks. Can some one please exlpain how you do it? If you don't crush it down all the say it leaves a little rise on the hook, but I don't get the kind of bump that was shown in that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I'll stick to fully barbless. Better penetration and less evasive to the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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