Terminal
Split ring
How to fish a split ring for Spinning, Trolling, Popping.
Characteristics
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Material
Metal
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Spinning, Trolling, Popping
Split coil
Double wire loops create high strength for securing hooks and lures.
Gap
The terminal opening allows the angler to insert hooks and eyelets.
Round profile
Circular cross section ensures smooth rotation and minimizes line wear.
What fish can you catch with a split ring?
What is a split ring used for?
A split ring is the coil that hangs a hook or lure on an eye. You twist it open like a keyring.
How is a split ring different from similar gear?
Spinning, trolling, popping. Not a solid ring. The split is how you service trebles and blades.
When should you use a split ring?
Use it to join hooks to lures and blades to swivels whenever you need a serviceable, opening ring.
What problems does a split ring solve?
It makes hook and blade changes possible without cutting the lure’s factory eye.
Split ring size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 5 mm
- 7 mm
- 9 mm