barb·less

[bahrb-lis]
adjective
not equipped with a barb: barbless fishhooks.

Origin:
1880–85; barb1 + -less

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Catch and release fishing using barbless hooks is encouraged.
Single-point, single-shank barbless hooks are required.
Use barbless hooks or squeeze the barb flat to make releasing fish easier.
Night closure, anti-snagging rule, and single-point barbless hooks required.
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