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Old 05-09-2005, 09:45 PM   #1
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you might be cranking the drag down too much

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Old 05-10-2005, 05:27 AM   #2
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I don't think the drag is the problem, it wasen't that tight. I would think that the shock (40 pound) would break before the split.
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Old 05-10-2005, 05:38 AM   #3
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Most likely Yo-zuri has gone yo-cheapy.I would suggest plunking down the dough on a Tattoo darter and just not have that worry anymore.
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Old 05-10-2005, 06:34 AM   #4
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I have seen with my own eyes a Yozuri Surface cruiser with split rings that were demolished after catching a few fish. The split rings were completely opened. It looks like the hooks are ok but for some reason, they use cheap split rings.
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Old 05-10-2005, 07:24 AM   #5
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I upgrade hooks (not 3x) an splitrings right out the pack on yo moma's dartah's.had em open before.be sure to use extra strong splitrings.An watch on upsizing on that lure you will kill the action.
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Old 05-10-2005, 10:15 AM   #6
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So this year I upgraded to triple splits and VMC hooks, but tonight a big fish ripped the belly hook out again
If fish are opening 3X split rings, my guess is you are doing something wrong. Its damn near impossible to bust 3X heavy duty split rings, unless its a defect of somekind
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Old 05-10-2005, 11:15 AM   #7
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I'm leaning towards the hanger on the lure itself. It's stationary unlike a swivel that moves. Maybe somehow the split twists itself against the lure and opens.
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Old 05-10-2005, 01:44 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by basswipe
Most likely Yo-zuri has gone yo-cheapy.I would suggest plunking down the dough on a Tattoo darter and just not have that worry anymore.
that could be too

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