What is the easiest way?

It's best to have a few different styles to choose from.
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NightProwler

The best thing is to not tie with that type of jig head. Save them for plastic tails and grubs.
But if you have a lot of them and must tie with them, the absolute best way to remove the barb is with
a Dremel motorized tool, with a small stone grinding attachment. It will get rid of that barb in about 2 seconds!
Smoothly and cleanly.... forget side-cutters or pliers.
What? Doesn't everyone own a Dremel?
I've had one for about 20 years - - comes in handy for lots of things.

I have tried tying on this type of collared jig head and it is a pain in the butt!
Thread slips out of place, chenille will not wrap properly . . . jeez!

Small side cutters bro. Takes 5 seconds. Three cuts at most. First around head base to seperate. Second cut parallel to hook shank from bottom. If other side doesn't just fall off, give it a tug or cut it.
Lemme know if you need more help and ill get u some pics.

x2. that's what I have been doing, and so far it's worked for me. But then I'm new at tying....

The easiest way I've found is with fingernail clippers, too easy and quick...