No, you don't lose more fish with barbless hooks. In fact, many anglers believe that barbless hooks actually help increase your chances of landing a fish. Here's why: when a fish is hooked on a barbless hook, the point of the hook tends to stay embedded in the fish's mouth, making it less likely for the fish to shake loose and escape. Also, since there is no barbed point sticking out, it's easier to gently remove the hook from the fish's mouth without causing too much damage.