What is the purpose of a split ring?

[undy]

Hi Raiders,

This probably sounds like a dumb question, but here goes..

When MUST you use a split ring? I am referring to split rings which are attached to hardbodies/surface lures/vibes/blades/poppers/metals for the purpose of connecting to your line.

Some lures come new in the box with split rings and some don't. I've heard different theories like:

- Never tie a knot directly to a split ring

- Can tie a knot direct to a split ring but don't use a loop knot

- You can use snaps to connect to split rings because split rings already behave like a loop knot

- Removing the split ring from a lure will impact the action severely

- Adding a split ring will improve action

- Etc, etc

To me split rings are just another added pain to deal with. Another possible point of failure and they are expensive and fiddly to deal with! In the interest of keeping things simple, I was considering removing them altogether from my lures (of course they are still necessary to connect trebles to the lure!).

I'm interested in your thoughts and opinions on this topic..

How do you generally connect your main line/leader to hardbody lures?

Cheers,

Undy 

[dirvin21]

I always remove the split ring and use a "Lefty's loop" knot, I agree with you they are just another thing to go wrong 

[mrsswordfisherman]

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[undy]

On 24/10/2017 at 5:23 PM, mrsswordfisherman said:

While waiting do a search - there is a wealth of info in posts here

Also check our Articles section. 

 

Not many responses.. maybe it would be be better in Saltwater Lures section Donna?

[xerotao]

For metals slugs i leave use a snap swivel to connect to the split ring. Never thought about removing it and have to snap direct to the lire. But then im sure my snap swivels wouldnt “snap” on the lure as its too wide to close

only use snap swivels so i dont have to tie a loop knot on the split ring. I even use snap swivels on solid rings