Split ring methodology

Fish30114 · 10-12-11, 04:05 PM

I have been struggling changing out some trebles on some lures, the main issue being getting the split ring open consistently and getting the hook started. I have a couple different pairs of Rapala pliers with the 'split ring tool' at the tip, and frankly they seem big and gangly when fiddling with the ring, and even when I do get the tip of these pliers into the split, they are difficult to manipulate and get the ring oriented correctly such that the opening is where the end of the ring is, and you can get the hook started into the ring.....I've been having a devel of time trying to put together some Jikka rigs, bought the oval split rings from BPS, and heck, I haven't even got one together yet--DOH!!

Looking for feedback on how y'all do it, and what tool(s) you use, and any secret tricks of course!

10-12-11, 04:05 PM	#1
Fish30114 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 120	Split ring methodology I have been struggling changing out some trebles on some lures, the main issue being getting the split ring open consistently and getting the hook started. I have a couple different pairs of Rapala pliers with the 'split ring tool' at the tip, and frankly they seem big and gangly when fiddling with the ring, and even when I do get the tip of these pliers into the split, they are difficult to manipulate and get the ring oriented correctly such that the opening is where the end of the ring is, and you can get the hook started into the ring.....I've been having a devel of time trying to put together some Jikka rigs, bought the oval split rings from BPS, and heck, I haven't even got one together yet--DOH!! Looking for feedback on how y'all do it, and what tool(s) you use, and any secret tricks of course!

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