reelreport Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I've been fishing these baits a little more lately, and was wondering if anyone fishes them without a split ring on the treble? (tie line directly to the treble) I've experimented with taking mine off and it sits better on the bait...Is there a specific reason it's there that I'm missing? It makes an odd angle when tied to the line and hook is embedded, imo. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintin Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I like how when I jam the hook home and the fish is doing the head shake it is not tied right on the hook. Just the thought I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke V. Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I've seen Mickey say that he does it because when your casting the split ring reduces tearing on the bait. After hearing that, I always rig mine so the ring is at least touching the plastic insert. Hope this helps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacklemanTybs Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I've seen Mickey say that he does it because when your casting the split ring reduces tearing on the bait. After hearing that, I always rig mine so the ring is at least touching the plastic insert. Hope this helps . x2 after hearing that from mickey i always use a split ring and definatly noticed less bait tearing. i fished a SKT swimmer without a split ring and the bait split after one fish, then i fished with a split ring and it lasted longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbypearson Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Luke said it it reduces tearing, I have fished larger ospreys without the swivel set up and it just gores right through the bait until the hook is right to the end of the line hole, Rising son is the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelreport Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Good stuff. That makes sense guys. I've seen the Ospreys get torn up pretty easy...Thanks for the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Good stuff. That makes sense guys. I've seen the Ospreys get torn up pretty easy...Thanks for the responses. I rig mine like Bass World West used to. Glue a washer where the line comes out so the hook/ splitring won't get pulled into the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke V. Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Care to drop a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yep, just got to resize... I did this one myself. I believe bassmasterzack has one of the OG ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke V. Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Interesting, never seen that before. Maybe I'll try it soon. Thanks for posting it so quick BTW . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I had a few of these. O got them when they were like the true OG models. That one I picked up at the Longfin in the bargain bin. Gotta love Jim! (those who know him know he's super nice along with Eric, Bob, Seth, and the rest of the crew). Definitely helps on the hook sliding into the bait part lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 That's a nice mod, I like it. Thanks for the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfisher Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I like that also. Do you just use super glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I like that also. Do you just use super glue? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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