whopper plopper split rings
Muskyfisher
Posted 8/30/2012 2:17 PM (#581756)
Subject: whopper plopper split rings





Posts: 209


Location: Big Falls MN
Has anybody had any problems with the split rings on the big one. i have only caught 3 fish on the bait and they pulled apart so i need to replace them what should i go with for better rings?
Muskerboy
Posted 8/30/2012 3:09 PM (#581775 - in reply to #581756)
Subject: Re: whopper plopper split rings





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Joe Bucher split rings
Mojo1269
Posted 8/30/2012 3:20 PM (#581780 - in reply to #581775)
Subject: Re: whopper plopper split rings





Posts: 752


I have not had issues but sometime you get a bad ring...sadly I know this all too well. I would upgrade to Bucher's, the Thorne Brothers Rings or Wolverines...All three are great option...
DonPursch
Posted 8/30/2012 3:27 PM (#581784 - in reply to #581756)
Subject: RE: whopper plopper split rings




Posts: 540


Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN
Maybe you are putting to much pressure on the fish in the battle it's possible
Guest
Posted 8/31/2012 11:19 AM (#581911 - in reply to #581784)
Subject: RE: whopper plopper split rings


DonPursch - 8/30/2012 3:27 PM

Maybe you are putting to much pressure on the fish in the battle it's possible


If the split rings you use are good, there should be no physical way possible to put enough pressure on the fish to make them fail. Using anything that is weak that connects you to the fish (split rings, snaps, thin fluoro leaders, hooks, etc) will most likely result in a lost big fish eventually.
Muskyfisher
Posted 8/31/2012 5:32 PM (#581961 - in reply to #581756)
Subject: Re: whopper plopper split rings





Posts: 209


Location: Big Falls MN
Havent lost a fish yet but glad i caught it before it happen i will pick up some bucher split rings thanks for the feed back.
hooks40
Posted 8/31/2012 8:50 PM (#581983 - in reply to #581961)
Subject: Re: whopper plopper split rings




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I believe they are Owner Hyper-wire. Very good rings. I've had much larger open up on fish if they are leveraged the right way. Good thing you caught it before something bad happened.
5th lake Brad
Posted 9/2/2012 11:12 AM (#582158 - in reply to #581756)
Subject: Re: whopper plopper split rings





Posts: 537


Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI
Yep, just lost a very large fish due to this. Unfortunately the fish likely still has the back treble in its mouth. I've caught a bunch of fish on the lure, but this one got the right leverage and it pulled right open, it was still hanging on the lure, barely. Change em out!
Tackle Industries
Posted 9/2/2012 1:29 PM (#582171 - in reply to #581756)
Subject: Re: whopper plopper split rings





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Location: Land of the Musky
The Worth rings are real good. I did a pull test once and when the double #7 rings got to about 175lb of pull they paper clipped and my pliers went through my sheet rock wall in the basement. I always try to use things that are stronger then my line I am fishing with. Then I know my line is the weak point and not a hook, ring, clasp, screw eye, etc... I use mainly 80# to 100# on everything. LOL even my walleye rod now has 30# PowerPro on it.