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Mike_Tan:
Bought a few packs of Varivas Power Ring in 200lb test yesterday and they were badly deformed when I tried to put a Decoy Pike 5/O into it :o Back in 2001/2002, I never had a Varivas open up on me even when I pushed great big Decoy trebles into it!! What is happening to the quality of Varivas split ring that I liked so much?! Are there any decent split rings out there that will return to its original form after you put a hook into it? Also tried Owner Hyper Wire in 220lb and they seem to deform a little but not as bad as the current Varivas rings :-\

Mark Harris:
Mike, at times I have had some problems with just about all split rings when putting them onto big trebles like a ST76 5/0 or Gamakatsu Recorder. Patience and gently goes it is definitely the way, but I am sure you know that.

I think the most likely to keep its 'spring' and shape is the Decoy split. I usually use the #9 and #10 (200 and 250 lbs). Owner hyper wire in #10 and #11 (220 and 250 lbs) are cheaper, but almost as good alternatives.  Varivas I cannot say as I have never used them.

Kurt de Villiers:




interesting post people, had this little experience in the weekend, compliments of the gt's off point lookout.
Brand new Varivas Power Ring 300lb - left gaping! The pic does a bit a justice, but the gap between the turns was open enough that i could get that ST76 out, no probs!
still landed the fish, so i'm not complaining.
ta

Mark Harris:
Wow.... very good job getting the fish home with that sort of failure Kurt.

And crush down those barbs! :)

Aaron Concord:
Krutch,

That is one sick looking split ring mate!
I guess that is the popper that got Shane's fish.

Mark,

I watched a client out in the Coral Sea deform a pack of #11 Hyperwire rings due to his apparent need to rig fast.  The Owner split ring pliers he used are my favourite as long as you take it slow and gentle, as you said!

Aaron.

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