The Grabber HookTM offered by Angler Innovations is an answer to barb-less fisheries. Made by Maruto® Dohitomi & Co., LTD., of Japan, these unique and premium semi-barbless single sickle-style hooks offer increased holding power in a barb-less hook. The semi-barb-less sickle design and cutting point gives deep penetration unequaled in barb less hooks. It has become the choice of professional and sport anglers alike in barb-less fisheries. Salmon Steelhead Journal rated these hooks as "Editors Choice" for their quality and penetration. These hooks have been approved by Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, and Alaska Departments of Fish and Wildlife as meeting their respective "barb-less" definitions. The new large sized barb-less Grabber Hook is exceptional for Sturgeon, Halibut, and Ling cod fisheries.