changing split rings

 one of the best things you can do to any hard bait besides tuning it. is changing the split rings.  the oval shaped rings available at most tackle shops are 100% better than the round ones when it comes to the line tie. for the hooks the round ones are great, but  the line tie should be oval for sure!  the oval split rings run about 2.99$ for 20 -30 rings. thats 20 plus baits you won't have to worry about having your knot slide into the split. i have noticed a difference in the way baits run when the knot is or isn't in the split. often the wobble or the pull of a fish will work the knot into the split. and there will be a noticeable effect on the way the lure handles. the oval split ring eliminates this. tying knots is easier as well, no worries about trying to make sure you not in the split as you tighten the line. i cant say one ring will make it wobble better or add action over the other but there are enough positives to make it worth the money and effort to change!  many of the "premier" or "pro" baits now have these oval rings already on them. for the price they very well should! i try to change mine out every time i pull a lure out i intend to use , if its still got a round split on the line tie i change it to an oval, much less tedious that way. especially if you have a large tackle collection. I'm not good on what sizes are what i think they range from 1-6. buy a few different sizes across the spectrum and when you change them try to match the size to the round one your replacing as close as you can and that should be alright!