conorsixtakc Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 While the water temp at my favorite lake still hasn't made it into the 40s, I've been researching finesse techniques for early Spring. I've seen some guys using split rings on ball head jigs... does anybody else do this? I like the idea but I'm wondering if it really produces more strikes, or if it's just a confidence booster. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 19, 2014 Super User Posted January 19, 2014 It is a good idea to get the jig to get hung up more easily. Then you can loose the jig and the split ring. Quote
Super User Solution Fishes in trees Posted January 19, 2014 Super User Solution Posted January 19, 2014 If you're using an Alabama Rig, I think that split rings on jig heads is a great idea. On a couple of occasions last year, I lost one bait off of an A-rig rather than the whole rig because I used a split ring connection. If you're just throwing a jig, I don't think that it does any good. Perhaps if you're throwing some kind of scrounger type jig head, then the looser connection might help the action somewhat, serving a similar function to what the snap does on a chatter bait. Really, I don't know. I don't think I would go to the trouble on just a ball head jig/grub type connection. Quote
conorsixtakc Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Just to expand a bit, by ball head jig applications I meant things like Ned rigs, Yamamoto grubs, etc. Quote
conorsixtakc Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 If you're using an Alabama Rig, I think that split rings on jig heads is a great idea. On a couple of occasions last year, I lost one bait off of an A-rig rather than the whole rig because I used a split ring connection. If you're just throwing a jig, I don't think that it does any good. Perhaps if you're throwing some kind of scrounger type jig head, then the looser connection might help the action somewhat, serving a similar function to what the snap does on a chatter bait. Really, I don't know. I don't think I would go to the trouble on just a ball head jig/grub type connection. Thanks man, I was kinda thinking the same thing. Just wondering if it would be worth the trouble. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 20, 2014 Super User Posted January 20, 2014 A split ring probably isn't going to fit through the eye on most jig heads. Quote
OkeechobeeAngler Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Try it. Might give the jig a lil more action. If it doesnt work no big loss. Always think outside the box. 1 Quote
Dyerbassman Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 You could try using a loop knot on the jig. That could give you similar action. If you try the split ring, let us know how it works! Worth a shot.... 1 Quote
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