SPLIT RINGS IN DEPTH: Here is a somewhat detailed info about split rings since a lot of people ask me about ring sizes and even hook sizes.... There is zero industry size standards on split rings. One companies 3 is another companies 5 and vice versa and they seem to vary greatly from mfg to mfg. Hooks aren't as bad as split rings...

Some of the things I’ve learned over the years as a fisherman and bait maker:  One of the main things i look at when building a bait and fishing a bait is action and profile. Overall, profile seems to be neglected a lot. Last week I went fishing for spots in the river as they tend to be a little pickier than lake...

Let’s talk a little physics. Saw the hook post and didn’t want to hijack it. Hook bending for (most) bass fishing. Most times when a hook bends that means you didn’t get good penetration. Meaning your hook point didn’t go through the fish down to the bend in the hook. So then if you upsize your hook wire diameter and continue to use...