Wallopit wrote: owner split rings. NT swivels if you can get hold of them and trace depends on your budget theres so very good traces out there but you pay for them. I just use sufix zippy in 80 or 100lb (with pe5 or 6) you could use a 40 or 60 with your PE2.5 though. Its nice supple line and casts really well!

The more movement points you make to your connection the harder and less effective it is swimming good stick baits with a lot of action. Ok for poppers or stick baits that have no real action in the first place of the likes that shimano put out. But unnecessary unless you believe it makes a difference in fighting the fish. I use a small grommet with a split ring threaded through. Even better is tied directly to the lure ultimately. But this creates issues with changing baits and breaking leader when using decent amount of drag, especially where you have been using split ring connections as these tend to scuff up the stainless loop. When I used to make lures I contemplated threading a grommet onto the stainless connection loop. Best solution for if wanting direct connection I could think of but never got around to it.

The decoy inlines are excellent ,as are their split rings(jigging ones)........they are far better than the owners....better recoil........they are a dull grey colour(for ref)

DenimViper wrote: While in Singapore last week i picked up Decoy split rings and went to get a pack of NT size 2 and was told I get better price buying from bulk bag so i got 10 for $7 SD . Wish I got more stuff now   Do you rate fisherman splitrings and owner swivels? Be good to hear your feedback laidback