What size split rings are you guys useing on this rig??

Do you mean the ring you use for the line connection or the one for the weight?

I just use two #3's to make my own.

Do you mean the ring you use for the line connection or the one for the weight?

 I think the line goes to the hook eye,I am talking about the two split rings, one for the weight. I have never used or tied one one yet?

On any that I have used, there is a solid, welded ring, you tie to that. From that ring, you hang the weight with a small split ring.  I would NOT tie directly to the hook.  The whole point of the rig is to allow the bait and weight to swing independently of both each other and the line.

 

On any that I have used, there is a solid, welded ring, you tie to that. From that ring, you hang the weight with a small split ring.  I would NOT tie directly to the hook.  The whole point of the rig is to allow the bait and weight to swing independently of both each other and the line.

 

Thanks,is the welded ring that inportant? I have read that alot of people are making there own with two free moving split rings. Can i get by with making my own with two free moving rings? I know Owner makes one but they are $$$$.

On any that I have used, there is a solid, welded ring, you tie to that. From that ring, you hang the weight with a small split ring. I would NOT tie directly to the hook. The whole point of the rig is to allow the bait and weight to swing independently of both each other and the line.

Thanks,is the welded ring that inportant? I have read that alot of people are making there own with two free moving split rings. Can i get by with making my own with two free moving rings? I know Owner makes one but they are $$$$.

BPS makes one also

Make sure the main ring is strong.  Honestly, I don't think you're saving much making your own. It's like $3 per rig, and the hooks are bar none.  I don't recall losing a single one last year.

I was looking at the Sampo # 3 split rings and the # 1 rings. what do you guys think,are these rings Ok?

Sounds good, that should work.  Try it, and report back.

Sounds good, that should work.  Try it, and report back.

 Thanks Francho for all the help! one more question, do you think the two rings should be the same size or different size's??

It doesn't matter how big the ring for the sinker is, so long as it fits the main line tie ring.

 

To clarify, the reason you want the hook and weight to sing freely is for weed penetration.  Everyone thinks this a compact, drop shot rig, and it can be.  But the real strength is in it's penetration through weeds, while remaining weedless.  It's BETTER than a pegged Texas rig in moderate to heavy (not slop, nothing beats a punch rig for that) milfoil and coontail. The weight drags the bait and line straight down, with your bait vertical.  Give it slack, and it doesn't glide back to you.  It works REALLY well with "action tailed" baits, like Ragetail craws. 

Ok,thanks again for the help. I will have to get me some Jika rig tackle!