Split rings:
I like the Heavy split rings that Mike at M&D's carries for them. Get rid of the one on the nose entirely, its better suited for small large mouth.
Hooks: (yes replace them, seriously put them on a jitter bug)
2/0 4x VMC or 1/0 6x VMC.
Rigging:
Some guys rig with just the belly treble. Others fish it with both belly and rear.
My personal preference is to fish it with both since its a lighter lure and I tend to lean to fishing heavier tackle. I was also in a situation last year surrounded by bass and macs and saw hands on a lure with no tail hook getting zero love. Added a tail hook for the guy and he was in business.
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