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Message Subject: split rings
50"skie
Posted 3/12/2010 1:10 PM (#428504)
Subject: split rings





Posts: 425


What is a good size (6,7,8......) and company for split rings? Just to carry a couple extra on board.
Thanks!

Jake
muskymeyer
Posted 3/12/2010 1:20 PM (#428506 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: RE: split rings





Posts: 691


Location: nationwide
Wolverine is the only answer.

Corey Meyer
blackriver
Posted 3/12/2010 2:16 PM (#428520 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 101


x2 wolverine
STUSHSKY
Posted 3/12/2010 2:18 PM (#428522 - in reply to #428520)
Subject: Re: split rings




Posts: 375


spro...
bassinbob84
Posted 3/12/2010 2:32 PM (#428525 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings




Posts: 646


Location: In a shack in the woods
X3 on the wolverines. I think I'm using size 6
JeffinPickering
Posted 3/12/2010 2:39 PM (#428526 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 97


Location: Pickering, ON
To tell you the truth, I think I much prefer SPRO.
That being said, I don't think Wolverines are likely to fail given the triple ring, but they do open up much easier than a SPRO.


Edited by JeffinPickering 3/12/2010 2:40 PM
EA
Posted 3/12/2010 3:00 PM (#428527 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: RE: split rings


Worth.

Pretty much the same as the old Bucher rings. #7's fit just about everything.
Tackle Industries
Posted 3/12/2010 3:08 PM (#428528 - in reply to #428527)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 4053


Location: Land of the Musky
I have #5 and #7 Super Strong Worth rings if you need any. Jsut ask you buy 100 or more.
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WI Skis
Posted 3/12/2010 3:19 PM (#428529 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 547


Location: Oshkosh
Bucher #7 are great! Anyone know the strength of these?

Peter
heckster
Posted 3/12/2010 3:42 PM (#428532 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: RE: split rings


Dick Moore has many sizes listed in his catalogue.
bobtodd
Posted 3/12/2010 4:27 PM (#428541 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 337


Location: Central WI
I use Bucher #7's and haven't had any problems.
Tackle Industries
Posted 3/12/2010 4:31 PM (#428543 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 4053


Location: Land of the Musky
I think the #7 Worth Super Strong/Bucher (same rings) are 175lb + rated.
glog
Posted 3/12/2010 4:46 PM (#428546 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: RE: split rings


What about the new Rosco #7 rings? They are stainless and have a black mat on them. Thinking about using these for making baits.
muskie! nut
Posted 3/12/2010 5:50 PM (#428554 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain
Bucher #5 (smaller one) and #7. If you have the room, Use the Wolverines #7 or the smaller #5 split rings. Remember that if you need a ultra strong set up a #5 will fit inside a #7. Have some of both on hand.
ToddM
Posted 3/12/2010 9:33 PM (#428603 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: RE: split rings





Posts: 20255


Location: oswego, il
I am a better fan of the bucher style rings for crankbaits, jerks and gliders as it does not restrict hook movement and bait action. The triple rings are awesome for making bucktails!
Muskiemetal
Posted 3/12/2010 10:41 PM (#428610 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 676


Location: Wisconsin
Wolverines...
esoxaddict
Posted 3/12/2010 11:41 PM (#428615 - in reply to #428529)
Subject: Re: split rings





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WI Skis - 3/12/2010 3:19 PM

Bucher #7 are great! Anyone know the strength of these?

Peter


As my grandfather used to say... They are built like a brick #*#*house!
SpencerBerman
Posted 3/13/2010 3:04 AM (#428625 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings




Posts: 202


Testing split rings is really simple, take a pair of split ring pliers and grab the end of the of the coils, pull it and see what happens. Some will straighten, so will spread and some will hold pretty close to form. The ones that are the toughest to pull apart are the best. Having said that Bucher #7 are definitely the only ones I would think of using.
pepsiboy
Posted 3/13/2010 6:19 AM (#428630 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings


the one from Tackle Industries(worth) are strong enough to to caught a whale
i dont use wolverine cause when you have to replace the treble hooks you also have to change the split rings
btw bucher are made by worth
muskie! nut
Posted 3/13/2010 7:17 AM (#428632 - in reply to #428630)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain
pepsiboy - 3/13/2010 6:19 AM

i dont use wolverine cause when you have to replace the treble hooks you also have to change the split rings


I don't follow, pepsboy, please explain why that is.
pepsiboy
Posted 3/13/2010 11:31 AM (#428658 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings


because they tend to be deformed when opened twice
worth dont do that they will be exactly like brand new even if you change the treble x3
Guest
Posted 3/13/2010 1:16 PM (#428673 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: RE: split rings


Another vote for SPRO! #6 seems to be the best fit for most lures.


IMO they are the best rings I've used yet.
Ryan_Cotter
Posted 3/13/2010 3:00 PM (#428687 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings




Posts: 182


Location: musky waters of SE, WI
Wolverines are nice, and you know they are strong, but they tend to spread open easily, even after opening them only 2 times. Bucher #7's for me.
esox69
Posted 3/13/2010 3:54 PM (#428693 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: RE: split rings


wolverines for me...
Chasin50
Posted 3/14/2010 7:15 AM (#428785 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings




Posts: 378


Location: Michigan
Worth definately gets my vote. I like spro, but very $$$
Tackle Industries
Posted 3/14/2010 9:07 AM (#428795 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings





Posts: 4053


Location: Land of the Musky
Both the SPRO and Worth (Bucher) rings are made from tempered stainless steel. And yes, expensive because the tempered stainless steel wire is expensive. Took me almost 2 years to source/find my tempered stainless steel wire in bulk to make my own rings for my lures. That stuff either has to be specially made for a company or the company has to have the equipment to make it themselves. I think Worth actually owns the equipment while SPRO gets theirs made hence the better price on Worth. Kind of odd though as I believe Worth are made in the USA and SPRO overseas but Worth has the better price. Usually the other way around Good for Worth!
tndoug
Posted 3/17/2010 4:34 PM (#429468 - in reply to #428504)
Subject: Re: split rings




Posts: 86


Spro, but really liked the old Bucher super rings too.
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