Split ring strength w/ assist hooks... - Page 2

Joey Herring · 03-26-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Parker21

Cheapo split rings work fine. I don't see how you could ever lose a fish because of them, i guess if they where real weak you could lose a lig.

Maybe you haven't got any bigguns yet!!

I have lost a couple jigs to the fish shaking their heads and causing the jig to work it's self off the ring.

Sea Draggin · 03-26-2009, 12:08 PM

I just realized I made a mistake in an earlier post. When in need of a heavy split ring to attach a hook, I use the #8 Spro Heavy Power Rings rated at 255lbs, not the owners. Not that there is anything wrong with the owners, I just use the Spro's.

I think I was looking at the sizes and didn't pay attention to the name. I'm sure they are both fine.

Parker21 · 03-26-2009, 02:31 PM

It might also have to do with the size of the jigs you use, I mostly fish 4-6 oz jigs for tuna. I never lost a jig yet. I'm also not using the cheapest split rings out there, just not my spro's.

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03-26-2009, 02:31 PM	#13
Parker21 "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 128	It might also have to do with the size of the jigs you use, I mostly fish 4-6 oz jigs for tuna. I never lost a jig yet. I'm also not using the cheapest split rings out there, just not my spro's.