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Just a rookie here but I can tell you first hand the factory bandits I have been using do have hook and ring issues. First time in my life I have had to repair hooks but I guess that is a good thing meaning bigger fish. SWEET>

Broke two hooks and have bents many this year using New Factory Bandits on these "World Class Walleye" (can't help but saying it). Also have stretched out a few split rings.

I have since stocked up on "aftermarket parts". Look forward to getting my hands on a few DJ Customs.

Edit: All my Bandits came from reputable local bait shop so I assume they are not Chinese Knockoffs.

Sorry Dave but the Bandits are all made in China! I don't think the Chinese would allow or tolerate another Chinese company making knockoff merchandise that would compete directly with another legitimate contracted Chinese company and sell that product under the same name. They not only allow the companies over there to make knockoff merchandise but also encourage it so long as the knockoff merchandise is normally foreign (USA) made.