Split Ring Pliers: The Quick & Easy Way To Replace Treble Hooks

We’ve had a bunch of viewers ask us to show you the quickest way to replace treble hooks on your lures.

And even though there are a bunch of videos on how to replace hooks, no one really focused in on the easy, time-saving hack to using split ring pliers (like we’ll show you in the video).

Why might you want to replace the hooks on your lures? Maybe the hooks are dull or rusty and you need new ones, or maybe you want to replace the treble hooks with single hooks (less damage to the fish, and less potential damage to your fingers, arms, legs or even eyes).

Either way, following this tutorial will teach you the quick and easy way to remove treble hooks with split ring pliers.

Enjoy and let us know if you have any questions by leaving a comment below.

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[TheMichiganFisherman]

OMG.

I didn’t even know these existed. After swearing for about 15 minutes yesterday I gave up trying to switch out my treble hooks.

Thank you!

[thomaskelly]

I've always used a small flathead screwdriver and a Long Nose Pliers to change my split rings and hooks. Never knew these existed. Thanks, my life will be easier from now on. 👍👍👍

[johnozarchuk]

Dude you are a life saver! I'm sitting here trying to do this with my fingers, and I have the split ring pliers, I had no idea how they worked. lol.. Thank you ! Day made!

[billwilkison]

Great demo - like the idea of taking old one off and new on at same time thanks

[dyingmeme]

I had big fat bass pro split ring pliers. It barely worked but I got the hook on! Thanks for the tips in the video! I had this lure sitting in my garage missing a treble hook for a year now and finally got the hook on!

[clintspoon]

thank you. the close up was really help full.

[ediebegonia]

Great video. It's to the point, clear, well enunciated, and easy to see.

I've been looking for just this information for a while now. I've not had much success attaching charms to charm bracelets. The rings get sprung and stay partially open. I've had the same problem attaching 4 mm rings to connect tags to dog collars. After watching this, I'm pretty sure that my split ring pliers are too big.

Thanks for taking the time to make and upload this video :D

[gregstinogel]

Thanks for posting. Waiting for my pliers to be delivered and then I'm gonna put new bucktails on my Mepps spinners. Great video, extremely helpful!

[megamattoutdoors]

Great. Now I have to go tackle shopping.

[chucklutter]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Just tried, unsuccessfully, to change out the back treble hook on a floating lure. Now I have a much better chance. BEST

[lucjanniczewski]

Very, very usefull video !!! Thank You !

[RockBruins]

Thank you! Short and sweet- very direct and helpful.

[levielk]

Very clear and useful instructions, thanks

[bobsmoot]

Very helpful, Tony. I bought split ring pliers 3 months ago, and tried puting the pliers OVER the ring to open it. Not very effective. Saltstrong videos are always great. Thanks.

[dannyoconnor]

Good video, not alot of fluff, to the point.

[castevruchte]

Thanks now i know what that pliers do(im a begginer)

[charlielaudico]

Thanks! Never had to use them, age affects my fingers

[richardhill]

I really like the size and design of the split ring pliers you have for this great video. Where can I find them? Appreciate your help!

[kennethrich]

Split ring pliers are also great at opening up split shot as well..

[tanveershah]

Good evening sir I'm from Kashmir I will ask u 1 question if split ring plier not available and how can I remove it