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Old 05-06-2009, 10:19 AM   #1
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On Some plugs with 2 belly hooks when you use a split ring it lets the hook hang a little lower and they can foul with each other, BM Dannies and Cowboys come to mind on for that

IMO that is a poor design. Hooks should never tangle with each other.
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Old 05-06-2009, 07:26 PM   #2
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IMO that is a poor design. Hooks should never tangle with each other.
Bingo Sandman! My sentiments exactly! I think cut or open eye hooks are a huge mistake but hey.....to each his own!
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Some plugs plain swim better with cut hooks. Split rings can add a extra swing path to the hooks and change the action of a plug.
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