{"product_id":"drennan-specialist-xt-p-b-pro-eyed-barbless","title":"Drennan Specialist XT P.B Pro Eyed Barbless","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drennan Specialist XT P.B Pro Eyed Barbless is built for anglers who demand precision and a quick, humane release from their tackle. With an eyed, barbless design, it offers clean presentation and easier unhooking when the fight’s on, helping you keep your sessions tight and your nerves steady.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBarbless design\u003c\/b\u003e: Enables faster, gentler unhooking and reduces fish handling time, ideal for catch-and-release sessions on rivers and estuaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEyed hook\u003c\/b\u003e: Eyed construction provides a secure knot and reliable rigging, giving consistent tie-offs and predictable presentation on the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eXT Specialist build\u003c\/b\u003e: Durable, purpose-built construction intended to withstand repeated use in demanding conditions, offering long-term reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e: Drennan Specialist XT P.B Pro Eyed Barbless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you tie on the Drennan Specialist XT P.B Pro Eyed Barbless, you’re choosing a setup that prioritises control and efficiency. The barbless profile means you can unhook quickly without fighting with a stubborn barb, which translates to less stress for the fish and less time with your line in the water. That speed and safety matter, especially in busy banks or when working with wary fish that don’t want to be gripped for long. You’ll notice smoother handling during unhooking, safer release, and fewer chances of damaging the lip or gill area during capture. In practice, this helps with catch-and-release programmes and anglers who fish at busy times or in small swims where patience isn’t endless.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Eyed feature supports straightforward rigging. An open eye makes knot-tying and line attachment more predictable, contributing to consistent turnover and depth control when presenting your bait or lure. It’s particularly useful if you’re building a quick-change rig or swapping setups between sessions. And because the eye is designed for durability, you’ll get reliable performance across many casts and many sessions. The Specialist XT designation in the model name hints at ruggedness—the hooks are meant to cope with the rigours of regular use, keeping edge and point sharp for longer and tolerating the odd snag or weed short-term without obvious degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll of this adds up to a dependable, straightforward tool that fits into a wide range of angling styles. It’s not about flashy claims; it’s about giving you confidence on the bank, with a hook you can rely on for repeatable results from one trip to the next. If you value clean releases, honest handling, and a straightforward rig that doesn’t complicate your set-up, the Drennan Specialist XT P.B Pro Eyed Barbless is a solid choice for your tackle box. Tight lines and smooth sessions start with a hook you can trust, day in, day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Billing Tackle","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":53026006532443,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":53026006565211,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53026006597979,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":53026006630747,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14","offer_id":53026006663515,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4749\/2955\/files\/pbprobarbless.webp?v=1781168966","url":"https:\/\/billingtackle.co.uk\/products\/drennan-specialist-xt-p-b-pro-eyed-barbless","provider":"Billing Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}