I want to apologize to wakita. He texted me on when I was fishing about the hooks and split rings on the bandits at which I think replied back telling him I have not had a problem. After doing a little research I have learned that since I only run custom bandits from djs customeyed lures they change the split rings and hooks to a better quality. So for that I am sorry. I did not know till yesterday since I have never had a stock bandit in my hand. Sorry wakita. Jim