Lucky Craft Modification

[RobbyZ5001]

Does anyone use Lucky Craft Rings on their lures? I have a few topwaters and am thinking about putting these on. What are the benifits? Would it be wise on pointers and cranks also?

[Tokyo Tony]

Those split rings are the best - I bought some off *** but not enough to put them on all the lures I use.  Definitely gonna order more, and rest assured by ice-out all of my lures will have those split rings (only on the line tie obviously).

I've never had my line get cut from the split ring, but that's because I make sure I tie the knot tightly on the double-wire section to ensure that it doesn't slide between the wires of the split ring.  With the LC split rings I don't have to worry about getting the line cut.  Pointers, cranks, and any other lure that uses a split ring to the line tie.

[RobbyZ5001]

What about the the loop on the bills of crankbaits. Would you put a lucky craft ring on even if it didnt have a split ring to begin with?

[Tokyo Tony]

Yes, unless you're using a clip on your line for quick changing.

The split ring will give your lure better/livelier action, especially with walk-the-dog topwaters, jerkbaits, and crankbaits.

I guess if you're trying for a subtler presentation during a cold front or something you might wanna tie it directly, but I never get that particular.  I'd suggest using split rings on all of your hard lures.

[Tokyo Tony]

One thing I noticed, though, is that it is tougher to put an LC split ring on than it is with a circle split ring, but once you get the hang of it it's fine.  You might bend one or two before you get the hang of it.