Lost only the front treble on a Rattletrap to a Smallmouth once, split ring was fine.  

3 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Never had it happen with mono…… stretch can be helpful.

 

now rockfish, they have bent and ripped everything 

 

I am fishing 12lb mono on a slow action (very forgiving) crankbait rod. I am not sure if it is my torqueing on the lure or if it is the jaws of the fish twisting the lure in its mouth. 

The split rings and hooks on those baits are very lightweight. A larger, aggressive fish could open that ring up no problem. I have had it happen on vision 110s a lot. 

2 hours ago, pdxfisher said:

 

I am fishing 12lb mono on a slow action (very forgiving) crankbait rod. I am not sure if it is my torqueing on the lure or if it is the jaws of the fish twisting the lure in its mouth. 

I should have also mentioned I’ve never owned or used a spybait. Sounds like @deaknh03 may know the reason 

12 hours ago, deaknh03 said:

The split rings and hooks on those baits are very lightweight. A larger, aggressive fish could open that ring up no problem. I have had it happen on vision 110s a lot. 

Thanks for letting me know that. That  makes sense. If the spybaits weren't so effective I would not fish them but man the smallies just won't lay off them. Probably my most productive lure throughout the summer.