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Some plugs run better without a split ring. The split ring makes another pivot point and can alter the plugs action. Take the 2 oz pikes I used to make. My favorite way to use them was with a cut VMC on the front. A split ring could be used on the back without much difference. I started putting split rings on the front and back because that is how guys wanted them. I never had a cut VMC fail from the eye openning up. Had quite a few hooks straighten out but that could be due to too tight of a drag.
Beachmaster cowboys and their darters are another 2 examples of plugs working better with a cut hook. My suggestion is ask the builder what he suggests with his plugs as far as split ring versus cut hook and follow that advice.
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