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Location: Metro , Mille Lacs, and G. Rapids | Whats the easiest way to put on a split ring .. Im having troubles |
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Location: Wisconsin | do you have good split ring pliers? they really make it much easier |
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| Teeth do not work! Rapala makes a decent pair of splitring pliers and they are easy to find. |
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Location: E. Tenn | get a pair of split ring pliers.. |
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Location: Minnesota. | miket55 - 8/3/2013 11:03 PM
get a pair of split ring pliers..
X10!!! Invaluable tool! |
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Location: Merrill, Wisconsin | Bought the KVD Mustad Split ring pliers/braided Line cutters from Walmart for 7$. Totally worth every penny. |
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| Texas Tackle split ring pliers, get the large size. By far the best purpose made- tool for the boat and workbench.
John |
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Location: Wisconsin | One of the best I've used, really good for heavy duty rings like Wolverines.
http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/MHX-X-SSORIES/MHX-Split-Ring-Pl... |
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Location: Land of the Musky | If you don't have split ring pliers, use a small screw driver to split the ring a part. Start the hook on the ring and then start it on the lure and use needle nose pliers to finish it. Real pain if you do not have pliers. Don't skimp on the $1.99 ones either, pay at least $10+ for a decent pair. JMO |
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| Xuron... They rock! |
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| esox69 - 8/5/2013 9:52 AM
Xuron... They rock!
Those. |
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Location: Lakeville, MN | esoxaddict - 8/5/2013 12:58 PM
esox69 - 8/5/2013 9:52 AM
Xuron... They rock!
Those.
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| TheYoungGun_ - 8/3/2013 11:54 PM
Bought the KVD Mustad Split ring pliers/braided Line cutters from Walmart for 7$. Totally worth every penny.
Agreed! I have four different pairs of split ring pliers in my boat and these are my favorite hands down. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | Split Ring pliers are by far the way to go.
I shoudn't even say this but will procede with a disclamer of don't try this at home and swim at your own risk...
If I don't have the pliers in the boat I've used another large musky hook. CAREFULLY use the hook point to get the ring split and slowly work the hook down. If using a 7/0 or bigger hook by the time you get to the barb the ring will be pretty well opened. I've also done the same with a knife with a fairly sharp point.
With that said, GET THE PLIERS!
Tucker |
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Location: Detroit River | I like my Xuron split ring pliers. made in the USA as well. http://www.amazon.com/Xuron-496-Split-Ring-Plier/dp/B000BL6OZ8 |
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| wolverine and your nail |
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