I was watching Larry Dahlberg's "The Hunt For Big Fish." Larry and Patrick Sebile suggested that using an extra split ring on the center hook of a crankbait would increase the hook up potential much like the rotating treble. What say the hive?

I saw that too.  I think it would, but there is the extra weight factor that needs to be addressed with it.  The extra weight may impact the action of the baits.

I agree on the weighting issue, especialy on suspending baits, but I doubt that it would have any noticable effect on the lure's action......

Highly doubt that the weight of a single split ring is going to be a major issue in terms of action; now if we're talking Wolverine triple rings in size #7, sure, but not a standard ring.

It can effect suspending lures...... But you're rightabout it not affecting the action.

Why not just replace the trebles with Spintechs ???

Why not just replace the trebles with Spintechs ???

Cost!!!

You realize they were speaking of much larger game, where the fight is much more prolonged, and chances of the fish gaining leverage on a hook is greater.  For bass, its mostly unnecessary.