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MrBill · 04-30-2008, 09:49 PM

Only use the round solid rings on all size jigs. Don't use the little ones. I only use the 700 and 900 pound size. If you can only get the Owner solid rings, just buy the 9.0 size rated at 900#'s. You want the solid ring stainless steel wire size to be at least 4mm thick and about 14mm to 16mm outside diameter. Fluorocarbon and mono won't get cut by it. Fish it confidently with up to 50#s of drag.

Some the smaller jigs only have a little loop at the head of the jig. Use the biggest split ring that will let it move freely. I'm a firm believer in using heavy duty terminal connections, solid knots, crimps, ball bearing swivels and high grade hooks. Life's to short to lose fish on cheap second rate terminal tackle.

A.whitman · 04-30-2008, 09:55 PM

i have never had a uni knot fail on a solid ring. i found a warehouse fire sale and bought $3000+ worth(for $300.oo) of owner assists , split, and solid rings. i think im set for life!!!!

bunile · 05-05-2008, 02:55 AM

Mr. Bill 50lbs. of drag, no problem? When does it get close to the limit ? That's WHALE PROOF tackle I get it. Go get JAWS !!!

PurEvl · 05-06-2008, 12:33 AM

They seemed to work fairly well on the NC trip at lower drag setting.

gman · 05-06-2008, 07:43 AM

did you have any failures at high drags

Atlantaking · 05-06-2008, 08:38 AM

Dunno. I was fishing about 25 lbs or so of drag on my Saltiga and getting beat (I was fishing a long rod...

). At 25lbs, it held up just fine. However, due to the fact that Dacron is a bit easier to cut, I doubt they will have the longevity of Spectra.

gmack · 05-08-2008, 01:59 PM

What's the purpose of the heat shrink tubing over the kevlar? Just to protect from abrasion? Is it necessary?

Gary

gman · 05-08-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmack

What's the purpose of the heat shrink tubing over the kevlar? Just to protect from abrasion? Is it necessary?

Gary

It prevents the teeth from ripping into the kevlar

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04-30-2008, 09:49 PM	#31 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 976	Only use the round solid rings on all size jigs. Don't use the little ones. I only use the 700 and 900 pound size. If you can only get the Owner solid rings, just buy the 9.0 size rated at 900#'s. You want the solid ring stainless steel wire size to be at least 4mm thick and about 14mm to 16mm outside diameter. Fluorocarbon and mono won't get cut by it. Fish it confidently with up to 50#s of drag. Some the smaller jigs only have a little loop at the head of the jig. Use the biggest split ring that will let it move freely. I'm a firm believer in using heavy duty terminal connections, solid knots, crimps, ball bearing swivels and high grade hooks. Life's to short to lose fish on cheap second rate terminal tackle.

04-30-2008, 09:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
A.whitman Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 97	i have never had a uni knot fail on a solid ring. i found a warehouse fire sale and bought $3000+ worth(for $300.oo) of owner assists , split, and solid rings. i think im set for life!!!!

05-06-2008, 12:33 AM	#34 (permalink)
PurEvl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 394	They seemed to work fairly well on the NC trip at lower drag setting.

05-06-2008, 07:43 AM	#35 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 950	did you have any failures at high drags

05-06-2008, 08:38 AM	#36 (permalink)
Atlantaking Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	Dunno. I was fishing about 25 lbs or so of drag on my Saltiga and getting beat (I was fishing a long rod... ). At 25lbs, it held up just fine. However, due to the fact that Dacron is a bit easier to cut, I doubt they will have the longevity of Spectra.

05-08-2008, 01:59 PM	#37 (permalink)
gmack Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LAFAYETTE, LA Posts: 39	What's the purpose of the heat shrink tubing over the kevlar? Just to protect from abrasion? Is it necessary? Gary

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