Looking at adding a split ring or two to some lures to separate the bait from the body. For those of you who do this, which size split rings do you usually purchase? which brand? from where? The lures I will modify will be 1/16-1/8 oz.
I wouldn’t go higher than a #3 ring.
The Texas Tackle split ring pliers have worked well for me.
They make two models, I have the standard model.
Buffalo Fishhead
Articles I have read suggest using slightly larger than std ring so the hook dances more when you jig it.
Check out Scheels or Mills Fleet in Waite Park. Mills also has a bulk fishing tool area right off to the left when you walk in that has $5 split ring pliers. They work fine.
Really, it shouldn’t matter all that much what ring a person uses, just as long as it doesn’t allow the hook to slip back through it, and it’s stronger than the 4-10lb line ice anglers use with spoons, which it will be.
VMC rings are generally what I buy. Just match the size with what’s on the spoon already.
I like the Mustad fastach clip. They come in different sizes and work nice for changing hooks and also work nice for using minnow heads. Slip the treble off push it through minnow head and reconnect. Head cannot fall off. They are hard to find in my area.
I already have split ring pliers…just looking for the best size(s) to get.
The worth company.
Makes high quality
Rings.
The 0 size is about 5/16th of an inch.
I already have split ring pliers…just looking for the best size(s) to get.
thaddeus:
Totally misread your original post, my bad.
Hope you find the correct size for your application.
Buffalo Fishhead
I like the Mustad fastach clip. They come in different sizes and work nice for changing hooks and also work nice for using minnow heads. Slip the treble off push it through minnow head and reconnect. Head cannot fall off. They are hard to find in my area.
I seen that on a infisherman video, looked like a slick idea, also have seen some use a fluorocarbon leader material, maybe a option too.
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