how do you change hooks FAST??

parker · Post by **parker** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:28 pm

every time I try it takes me forever and that is why I usually never change out the factory hooks on hard baits I need a faster way to get this done so I can get those wimpy factory hooks off

thanks in advance

fourbizzle · Post by **fourbizzle** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:00 pm

split ring pliers do a pretty good job.

Splash · Post by **Splash** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:23 pm

Yeah, get the split ring pliers from Big Jeff at Valley Rod & Gun. They are the best split ring pliers I've ever used.

Andy Giannini · Post by **Andy Giannini** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 6:14 am

First get the split ring pliers that are of high quality.

Obtain a very small pair of forceps, from a military surplus or medical supply. Train modeling guys use them too. (So did Cheech and Chong.)

A high quality pair of diagonal wire cutters like Knipex.

Cut the hook eye open and throw the lame stocker hooks away. This saves time, and wear on the split ring, which often can be used again.

Use the trick split ring pliers to run your new hook on, and grab up the forceps to continue the turning of the split ring. (Its easier than rotating the ring with the special split ring pliers.)

A.G.

parker · Post by **parker** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:59 am

thank you everyone

can anyone give me a link to where I can buy some split ring pliers or do I get them at a tackle shop or hardware store?
thanks again

Bill K · Post by **Bill K** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:00 am

As mentioned by others in the thread, you can make it a lot easier. With right tools it might not be faster, but sure is easier on your fingers, etc. Bill K

Stratos278 · Post by **Stratos278** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:13 am

Most tackle shops have them.. Since you're in SF, Hi's might be closest to you

NaCl · Post by **NaCl** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:27 pm

NaCl · Post by **NaCl** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:32 pm

split ring piers make a difficult job easy. They are also cheap so you can afford to leave a few in places where you would be most likely to use them. I keep a pair in my "tool" kit, another pair takes a place in one of my "deep diving" crankbait box and I keep a third pair in my glove box. This way I can always find one quickly. Since I also lend them to my fishing partners, I have had more than one pairs "walk away" by accident so its good to have backups.

.....NaCl