Ever look at one of these up close? Fishing Tip. - Page 2

captken · 09-16-2008, 08:38 AM

Some lure companies braze or silver solder split rings or butt rings when ultimate strength is needed. This works fine on spoons but, take it from me, you can screw up a plastic lure like a Stretch in a heart beat.

captken · 10-05-2008, 08:55 PM

I "J-B Welded" the split ring on a couple of Stretches last week. I made sure to "Round-off" the ends of the ring. After 6 hours of trolling and multiple Grouper, Bonitas and Spanish Mackerel, the J-B Weld still looked fine.

While I doubt if it added anything much to strength, I am sure it would keep wire from slipping down into the split and help prevent fraying of a loop knot in mono.

Lets just call this "Better than nothing."

true-king · 10-05-2008, 10:04 PM

I usually cut the split ring off of most lures and tie a loop knot to get the same action. I will leave them on if using a snap swivel though.

true-king · 10-05-2008, 10:05 PM

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true-king (10/5/2008)I usually cut the split ring off of most lures and tie a loop knot to get the same action. I'm not sure why so many lures have them on, but I have lost a fair share of fish because of the split rings. I will leave them on if using a snap swivel though.

barefootin · 12-14-2008, 06:25 PM

Has anyone tested adding a solidring to the split ring as to how it affects lure action?

I have some "King spoons" that come with split rings that I can compare. It looks like the weather will permit an offshore trip later this week.

captken · 10-20-2010, 09:34 PM

I never got arount to replying to barefootin. This reply is darn near 2-1/2 years late.

The JB Weld works fine. As for soldering, you have to use silver solder or either braze the ring. That is very difficult to do on a plastic lure. Believe me I've ruined a couple while trying.

jlw1972 · 10-20-2010, 09:42 PM

Better late than never Capt. Love reading your tips.

tailfisher · 12-12-2010, 08:27 PM

take split ring off if fishing lures and just tie a loop knot to lure. If jigging butterfly style jigs add a solid ring and tie to it.

09-16-2008, 08:38 AM	#11
captken Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 1,927	RE: Ever look at one of these up close? Fishing Tip. Some lure companies braze or silver solder split rings or butt rings when ultimate strength is needed. This works fine on spoons but, take it from me, you can screw up a plastic lure like a Stretch in a heart beat. __________________ Captken http://www.panhandlefishingbooks.com/

10-05-2008, 08:55 PM	#12
captken Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 1,927	RE: Ever look at one of these up close? Fishing Tip. I "J-B Welded" the split ring on a couple of Stretches last week. I made sure to "Round-off" the ends of the ring. After 6 hours of trolling and multiple Grouper, Bonitas and Spanish Mackerel, the J-B Weld still looked fine. While I doubt if it added anything much to strength, I am sure it would keep wire from slipping down into the split and help prevent fraying of a loop knot in mono. Lets just call this "Better than nothing." __________________ Captken http://www.panhandlefishingbooks.com/

10-05-2008, 10:04 PM	#13
true-king Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensa-hassee Posts: 2,027	RE: Ever look at one of these up close? Fishing Tip. I usually cut the split ring off of most lures and tie a loop knot to get the same action. I will leave them on if using a snap swivel though.

12-14-2008, 06:25 PM	#15
barefootin Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ocean Springs Posts: 109	RE: Ever look at one of these up close? Fishing Tip. Has anyone tested adding a solidring to the split ring as to how it affects lure action? I have some "King spoons" that come with split rings that I can compare. It looks like the weather will permit an offshore trip later this week.

10-20-2010, 09:42 PM	#17
jlw1972 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Minette, Al. Posts: 1,328	Better late than never Capt. Love reading your tips. __________________ Can't Get Right Roll Tide Joey

10-20-2010, 09:34 PM	#16
captken Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 1,927	I never got arount to replying to barefootin. This reply is darn near 2-1/2 years late. The JB Weld works fine. As for soldering, you have to use silver solder or either braze the ring. That is very difficult to do on a plastic lure. Believe me I've ruined a couple while trying.

12-12-2010, 08:27 PM	#18
tailfisher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 659	take split ring off if fishing lures and just tie a loop knot to lure. If jigging butterfly style jigs add a solid ring and tie to it.

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