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Title: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: RobinF on October 28, 2013, 09:16:30 AM

Hey Guys, I am trying to change all our lures to single hooks. The only problem is that many of the lures are 4" and 5" lures and the split rings are TINY. I need a 'micro' split ring tool. Does anyone have a suggestion of who to try in Cape Town that would stock this? I have tried Tuckers and they don't have one small enough.

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: Craigr on October 28, 2013, 10:54:15 AM

Basil Manning in Durban stock a Halco  split ring pliers that should do the job. Find out who stocks Halco products in CT & check if they have the pliers.

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: RobinF on October 28, 2013, 11:47:24 AM

Thanks Craig.

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: REEFMAN on October 28, 2013, 12:13:16 PM

The Rapala split ring pliers are also great for small rings.

(http://www.africanaquatics.co.za/FISHING/Fishing%20stuff/lures/pliers.jpg)

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: Lenny on October 28, 2013, 12:22:40 PM

Got a small one , Rovex .


Think it was Somerset Sports or FS.

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: RobinF on October 28, 2013, 12:34:44 PM

Thanks Guys, yeah it needs to be tiny. A lot of the lures are StrikePro, and they use really small split rings.

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: Ziggy on October 28, 2013, 12:35:44 PM

I bought an el cheapo - and then ground the top jaw to a thinner point to fit into the small split rings - left the bottom jaw the same (using the orientation in Reefs pic

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: RobinF on October 28, 2013, 04:47:25 PM

If I can't get one small enough, then I'll do what you did Ziggy, thanks.

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: Charles on October 28, 2013, 04:59:03 PM

Quote from: Ziggy on October 28, 2013, 12:35:44 PM

I bought an el cheapo - and then ground the top jaw to a thinner point to fit into the small split rings - left the bottom jaw the same (using the orientation in Reefs pic

:rotfl Ziggy best to buy the el cheapos at the rate you are losing your stuff!!

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: Ziggy on October 28, 2013, 05:12:55 PM

Quote from: Charles on October 28, 2013, 04:59:03 PM

Quote from: Ziggy on October 28, 2013, 12:35:44 PM

I bought an el cheapo - and then ground the top jaw to a thinner point to fit into the small split rings - left the bottom jaw the same (using the orientation in Reefs pic

:rotfl Ziggy best to buy the el cheapos at the rate you are losing your stuff!!

Ja! Ja!

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: Ziggy on October 28, 2013, 05:49:48 PM

Quote from: Ziggy on October 28, 2013, 12:35:44 PM

I bought an el cheapo - and then ground the top jaw to a thinner point to fit into the small split rings - left the bottom jaw the same (using the orientation in Reefs pic

like this - and you can obviously grind it smaller - but this works fine for me and small rings

Title: Re: Micro Split ring tool Cape Town (Where to buy)
Post by: RobinF on October 28, 2013, 06:00:27 PM

Thanks Ziggy