Hook removal and hooks

[thekevster]

I have been reading some interesting stuff lately so I thought I should bring it up.Being a c&r angler like most bass anglers I want to release my catch.A few days ago a friend of mine deep hooked a small bass and we were not able to unhook it because of the damn barb and it did not survive
I have heard a old myth that its best to leave the hook in the fish when it swallows the hook into its throat and it will rust out but I am very skeptical about doing such a thing.Here is a couple good articles I have read and I want to know your guys opinions on what works for you and what you do?

http://www.nesportsman.com/articles/article11.shtml

http://www.bassdozer.com/articles/ma...k_in_out.shtml

The second thing I have been considering in the future is using barbless hooks or pinched down barbs to prevent damage to the fish in the event that the fish swallows the hook or its snagged,this would be new to me because my entire life I have used barbed hooks.What is everyones thoughts on barbless hooks vs barbed hooks? In exception to treble hooks.So basically on jigs,spinnerbaits,buzzbaits,soft plastics etc etc.
My biggest concern is would you sacrifice landing more fish and in a tournament that could be costly or is it worth the switch,would it make a difference in landing?
I have also been reading on fish dehookers for the event a bass swallows your hook like the ARC dehooker.