I have some Owner #1 Oval split rings on my crank baits for the line tie. Are these too small? They are rated for 24 pounds. Should I use a #3 instead?

I use the biggest split ring that will still  let the lure swing freely. 

I use #2 and #3 on 99% of my baits but if it fits and allows the bait to move freely I'm sure it's fine.

7 hours ago, Jrob78 said:

I use #2 and #3 on 99% of my baits but if it fits and allows the bait to move freely I'm sure it's fine.

X2 ~

The line tie knot slipping into the 'space' on a regular split rings make me crazy.

I go #2 on smaller cranks & jerkbaits and # 3 on larger hard baits like topwaters. 

Every bait.

YMMV

A-Jay

 

 

Like the guys above - #2 and #3 Ovals on my cranks...but I use Teardrops on my jerks and topwaters...same sizes...'pointy' end is the line tie end.

On 7/3/2022 at 7:04 AM, MN Fisher said:

Like the guys above - #2 and #3 Ovals on my cranks...but I use Teardrops on my jerks and topwaters...same sizes...'pointy' end is the line tie end.

Not to hijack the topic, but what are these teardrop split rings you speak of Ken??? I've never seen or heard of them.

1 hour ago, volzfan59 said:

Not to hijack the topic, but what are these teardrop split rings you speak of Ken??? I've never seen or heard of them.

https://www.ownerhooks.com/product/tear-drop-split-ring/

Decoy also makes teardrop rings: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Decoy_Egg_Ring_12pk/descpage-DEGG.html