Split rings on spoons

[excavr]

Is there a reason why some spoons are sold with split rings on them and others are not? Should split rings be added to the spoons if they don't have them before you tie them to your leader?

[Ray]

Guess it depends upon manufacturer....I run them how they come. Could always try with and without and see how it goes.

[Pete Collin]

In general, it is a good idea to add rings to spoons that have none. The idea is that the drilled hole has microscopic metal burrs along the inside edge that will fray your line over time. If you are trolling, you always want a ball bearing swivel attaching it anyway.

Pete Collin

www.pcforestry.com