I think I read something about they only come off with direct pull. The idea is that the rod should absorb most of the pressure on the ring when fighting the fish, and will keep the ring under the exact amount of pressure requied for it to pull off. Then, if you snag, you tighten down the drag and pull the line straight towards you, so the rod is like perpendicular to your bodyI suppose if I was using braid and a stiffer rod this could be a problem. But my crank and rip rod is a Loomis CB845 and I use mono, so I'll think it be good. Obviously this wouldn't be the shiz for swimbaits but it would be awesome if you could get your swimbaits back more often...x(

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