mudball Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hi, all. Maybe you could help identify two old rusty fish hooks found in northern Wisconsin. They are about three inches long with straight shanks and barbless. What's most unusual is the kink in the hook just down from where a barb would normally be. These were found by a friend and I don't have them, so this photo is all I have for reference. Thanks in advance for ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Those are an old design barbless hook, those kinks served the same purpose as a barb, they were usually seen fly fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 They are a Bait Holder style, to hold live minnows or leeches on a barbless hook.Another trick if using barbless hooks is to use a small piece of rubber band poked on the hook after the minnow is baited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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