Choosing the Right Split Ring for Fishing Lures
I spent years ignoring the tiny split ring for fishing on my lures until a monster pike straightened one out like a paperclip right at the boat. It's one of those things you don't think about until it fails, and by then, the fish of a lifetime is gone, leaving you standing there with a naked lure and a heart full of regret. Most of us spend hundreds, if not thousands, on high-end rods, silky-smooth reels, and expensive braided lines, yet we trust the entire connection to a piece of wire that costs about five cents. ...