08-19-2002, 05:17 PM
Use spring steel nickel coated split rings, don't use the stainless steel ones. Stainless steel, unless it is a heat treated variety, is soft and pliable by nature so it is not as strong as a heat treated spring steel split ring. The nickel coating is added for corrosion resistance. I've replaced all the hooks on Producers with mustard #6 trebles 2X salt water hooks. These are pretty tough hooks and should last a while and yes, I added hackles to the back hooks. This really increases the action of the lure. <br><br>