The workshop Knapek, established in 1989, is engaged only in
production of flyfishing hooks in small amount, designate especially
for competitors in flyfishing contests, but for all sportsmanlike
flyfishermen as well.
Why barbless?
The reply for competitors in flyfishing is simple: Because competitive rules
exclude artificial flies on barbed hooks. But trend to fishing with artificial
flies on barbless hooks is already increasingly evident in flyfisherdom
nowadays. There are doubtless reasons for that -
practical as well as
ethical.
Setting into fish jaw is much easier, because resistance of barb
towards tissue penetration is eliminated. Result is remarkable decrease of fish
„fallen" immediately after setting. Artificial flies tyied on barbless hooks
minimize number of hurt fish, because it´s possible to extract fly easily, even
without taking fish out from water. This is appreciated especially by
flyfishermen angling according to a principle „Catch and release".
Objection
that fish may be frequently lost while landing is controversial. Above all, it´s
flyfisherman´s fishing skill and special construction of Knapek´s hooks as well,
which minimize this possibility.
Basic characterization of Knapek´s barbless hooks: reversed sticky
sharp - eagle claw - point, mechanically and chemically sharpened.
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All hooks presented here are made of certificated high-carbon steel, the bend of hooks is forged,
surface treatment - Black Nickel. |