I do use a bar rig when I'm struggling for distance and I do like the idea of the bait being away from the lead, but why limit your catch rate? Those anglers that do best are the ones who can stick 3 baits a long long way. Especially when it comes to venues like chesil. Multi hook rigs allow you to catch multiple fish in one cast. The bar rig has its limitations. Long loop rigs or even your 3 hook clip down IMO are better rigs. But hey, if using a bar rig works for you then great. I do use a bar rig sometimes when Ray fishing on clean venues as I can use a long hookink at distance but equally I often use a loop rig which I find deadly for Ray fishing in clearer water. I've been lucky enough to land double shots of 5lb cod, 2lb10oz plaice and 4lb cod, triple shots of plaice, triple shots of bream etc... Which wouldn't be possible using a bar rig.