Gomer Pyle Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Just wandering if you guys use the split ring on hard baits to tie your knot to, or remove the split ring and tie the knot directly to the lure? :-/ Quote
cidgrad96 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 If I remember right, the reason for tying to the split ring is so the bait can have a "free-er" movement. I think I read that somewhere. I could be very wrong. Quote
Super User islandbass Posted May 21, 2009 Super User Posted May 21, 2009 General rule of thumb for me. If the lure comes with the split ring, I will use it. If it doesn't, I will not add one. The ones that come with a split ring, I imagine that the company put it there for a reason and that is why I keep them on if they come with one. BTW, where are you wandering too? ;D Quote
bigtimfish Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 the only 2 hardbaits i refuse to use a split ring on is a torpedo and a devils horse. everything else has one. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted May 21, 2009 Super User Posted May 21, 2009 General rule of thumb for me. If the lure comes with the split ring, I will use it. If it doesn't, I will not add one.The ones that come with a split ring, I imagine that the company put it there for a reason and that is why I keep them on if they come with one. BTW, where are you wandering too? ;D LOL. When I'm "wandering", I have no specific destination in mind. If I did, it wouldn't be wandering. Sorry. The devil made me do it. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 21, 2009 Super User Posted May 21, 2009 I leave the split ring on but you don't have to. A loop knot tied to the lure has the same action as if it were tied to the ring. I have had peacocks pull the rings apart. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted May 21, 2009 Super User Posted May 21, 2009 I'm sure it's me, but when tying to a split ring, it's not uncommon for the strand of line to work its way into the coil. Fumble fingered is me. Murphy created his laws for folks like me. Quote
Super User islandbass Posted May 21, 2009 Super User Posted May 21, 2009 I'm sure it's me, but when tying to a split ring, it's not uncommon for the strand of line to work its way into the coil.Fumble fingered is me. Murphy created his laws for folks like me. 98% my knot just about slips into that slot too so you're not alone, no matter how careful I am. I wonder, I mean wander if oval spilt rings would reduce the chances of this occurrence. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted May 22, 2009 Super User Posted May 22, 2009 I'm sure it's me, but when tying to a split ring, it's not uncommon for the strand of line to work its way into the coil.Fumble fingered is me. Murphy created his laws for folks like me. 98% my knot just about slips into that slot too so you're not alone, no matter how careful I am. I wonder, I mean wander if oval spilt rings would reduce the chances of this occurrence. Yup they sure do and if ur knot is going to the split depending on the ring it can cut your line some are really sharp Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted May 22, 2009 Super User Posted May 22, 2009 I double loop mine through the splitring, never had a problem, I usually tie a chinch knot, seems to work better than a palomar for me..? Quote
Gomer Pyle Posted May 22, 2009 Author Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks for the reply guys. This board is a great resource, I'll no longer have to "wander" where to go to find wise counsel on the art of BASS fishing... Pyle Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted May 23, 2009 Super User Posted May 23, 2009 I've always removed the split rings and tie a plain snap on my line. Facilitates quick & easy lure changes and gives the lure plenty of freedom to act as it should. JMO. Quote
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