I've heard from a buddy about the silver buddy lure I just recently purchased one from Waltons pond and look it out to to the rock quarry in Fremont I was fishing about 2 feet of water when I got slammed but what felt like a nice size smallie. After a brief 30 second battle I lost him. After examining the hooks I noticed that the hooks were not really that great. I was wondering if anyone know how to changer the hooks out without a split ring. I know I’ve heard this lure mentioned here before if any of you have any tips on using this bait I would love to hear them.