It takes a large pair of channel locks or a vice to close the Mustad SS siwash hooks..
U would think they are stronger.I have had em break..'
I have had 6x split rings dissaper.things happen all the time..
As much as I hate to tie on a hook thats gonna rust I do it..
I will not use the mustads SS hooks.
I just tie up a boat load an change em when necessary..
I go with the eagle claw SS or the VMC's...
If u must use the ss make sure u close em in one smooth motion..
Thats it no multple squeezin I think thats where the strenght of the metal gets comprimised..
They use em on tuna jigs with better results..
U can thank braid for the problems I think..
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