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Do you need a split ring if you tie the top water plugs on with a loop knot?
what do you do? discuss

No need for the split if you tie the loop.

I use a loop knot. Just seems like I get a more realistic presentation (imo)

I only use a uni-knot and tie to whatever is there.

Jumpy wrote

only use a uni-knot and tie to whatever is there.

Should we take it for granted that your tying onto the front end of the plug

not necessarily for JT

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Sir reel wrote:I use a loop knot. Just seems like I get a more realistic presentation (imo)

What is realistic?
How many times,if ever ,have you seen any kind of natural bait do a walk the dog motion?

Jumptrout51 wrote:

Sir reel wrote:I use a loop knot. Just seems like I get a more realistic presentation (imo)

What is realistic?
How many times,if ever ,have you seen any kind of natural bait do a walk the dog motion?

Finally...., the obvious is brought out in the open!

How many times,if ever ,have you seen any kind of natural bait do a walk the dog motion?

Jumpy, you indeed have me at a disadvantage in that I can not quantify a number of times. I can say that I've seen stunned bait fish come to the surface on their side and preform similar motions as is created in the walk the dog motion. I can come closer to recreating that with a loop knot rather than a split ring. I hope this provides you with the information you were lacking and thanks for bringing the omission to my attention.

Split rings for me.

dont throw away the split ring, place at the bottom of your popincorkwith a hook. this way when your trout of a lifetime says "@#$%$% a 3" gulp how a bout that big ol thing up there". you will be prepared.

No split ring here.

A split ring annnndddddddd a loop knot. I wouldn't think that both would be necessary. I'm not exactly sold on that loop knot anyway. If the lure comes with a split ring I use it but wouldn't add one. I use the loop knot sometimes but instinctively tie the clinch knot. Check the leader for frays after each fish and keep the plastic in the water.