rehabbing some a 47's and other 4 -6 oz diamond jigs

[cletus109]

on a recent striper trip, i had some failures on my jigs and i am looking to replace the swivels and hooks on them. i would appreciate suggestions on what size ball bearing swivel, split rings, and hook sizes to use.....thanks very much enjoy the holidays

[Duffman]

How exactly does a diamond jig fail?

[cletus109]

OK , fair question, diamond jigs split ring opened, one was a little rusted and didn't inspect before using in the middle of a bird play, hope that answers ur question so any suggestions on sizes? thx for ur response

[hammer4reel]

No split rings , take them off .
Tie directly to top wire of jig .
Use an open eye siwash hook for the bottom .
Since using for stripers use a Gami open eye in 8/0

Will get way better hook ups than the normal 4-5/0

[cletus109]

thx very much capt dan....much appreciated