vjc 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 I agree with flatly, fas snaps do the same thing and allow you to easily change flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 I can't help but wonder what advantage a split ring would have on smaller flies. As has been stated, with smaller diameter lines and flies, a ring would only add extra weight and size. But, on larger flies with larger diameter leader/tippets, I'd think it would be a possible advantage. Now, in bass fishing, the split ring is not considered part of the lure. It's part of the terminal gear, same as snaps or swivels. If you're fishing for toothy fish, and are using a wire connection with a snap on it, or a split ring, I believe it would still qualify as a "fly". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 FlaFly! I use the same kind of clips on the end of my bite tippet for my pike flies, easy to change flies, just don't realy on the same clip for to many fish or to many changes, for exaclly how many, who knows? But when the big one gets away & the clip is broken? It was maybe to many? I started tying tube pike flies this winter, so i had to change my leader set up for tubes, now 1.5m mono with a larger loop at the fly end, bite tippet melt looped to the hook, thread through tube fly with melted loop at other end & loop to loop conection, eazy to swap when mono loop is larger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutguy 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 Well if I had to thread a small fly on a split ring every time I changed flies while I fished I would take up golf. For increased action on a saltwater or streamer or nymph I like a Rapala knot or non slip loop knot. http://www.intheriffle.com/fishing-videos/knots/rapala-knot/ Googling split rings, I found it really funny that in several tournament bass forums, I found they were debating removal of the rings. They were talking about taking the split rings off in tournaments because a loop knot added more action. Grass is always greener or nothing really left to invent? Since it is a free country, except in Maine maybe, you may put a chain of split rings on your flies if you would like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaFly 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 They outlaw rings in bass tournaments because they add action? Maybe next they'll start making them use bare hooks instead of lures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 I use a loop knot, but have added various rings to large flies at times. Use split rings on a lot of lures, not as much on flies. IMO, it's not a bad idea if you wish to add a small amount of weight with out adding split shot. I change the factory installed stainless round split rings that are used as line ties on a lot of my lures, and replace them with these: http://rings.worthco.com/products/x2-fine-oval-split-rings The Worth X2 rings are both lighter & stronger than similar size stainless rings & are available in a couple of sizes. These are a better ring IMO if you wished to use them with flies. Plus, they don't deform as easily as stainless rings. How about these? These are popular with surf anglers & could work with flies. Although, these are not made in small sizes, they could be used with larger flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 Well if I had to thread a small fly on a split ring every time I changed flies while I fished I would take up golf. If you'd read the original post a tad closer, you'd see where I said I'm not talking about adding them to small flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Jack 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 Cream wrote: "...take our articulated streamers, our topwater bass patterns, our water pushing musky flies, and add a small split ring to the hook eye?" Been doing that for a few years on my bigger sub-surface flies. I think it's a practical solution for three situations: 1. The way I tie a loop knot eats up tippet material. 2. An Improved Clinch Knot is easy, quick to tie. 3. I have had the actual loop in the loop knot itself abrade and break, from repeated casting. So with the I.C.K. tied snug onto the split ring, the ring takes all the beating/wear/tear and I'm left with some relative peace of mind that my fly will stay on my kit. Then it's totally up to me to snap it all off on a rock, or tree or ear ☻ I guess use what you're happy with and what gives you confidence. It's a singular game for the most part, to hell with the roar of the crowd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 I use these DuoSnap connectors on the end of some of my spin fishing rods. Haven't tried them with a fly yet but should be good for large swimming flies. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/duolock-snaps/335410.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVUontheFLY 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 I use these DuoSnap connectors on the end of some of my spin fishing rods. Haven't tried them with a fly yet but should be good for large swimming flies. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/duolock-snaps/335410.aspx I use these for my musky and pike set ups so I don't have to continually cut through a wire bite tippet. They come in a bunch of different sizes and work well for size 4-8/0 flies that I have been using for bass and toothy fish species Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artimus001 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 with waters opening up everywhere, this is a non issue. now if this thread had been posted in the dead of winter, i think the response would have been different, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
portlyjoe 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2015 I dont either, as long as you are abiding by state regs. One mans lure is another mans fly.... BTW @ Tidewater: I use the tactical anglers clips when I surfcast and they are without a doubt the best thing since sliced bread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites