The reality is that both have their pros and cons, and particularly so in different angling situations, and which you choose will come down to personal preference and confidence, to a large extent
You dont need to pick a side, just know when to deploy the right tool
Flipping, pitching and punching Though these are really three separate techniques, were going to touch on all of them at once for this piece since theres already a ton of existing content talking about using a straight-shank hook for these applications
And these crushers pulverize crabs and shells with ease
Barbed vs Barbless Hooks Some fisheries require barbless hooks , so its always important to check local regulations before fishing
And the price is just about impossible to beat, still at under $50 even at the time of this writing