{"product_id":"decoy-split-ring-ex-r11-extra-strong-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - SPLIT RING EX R11 EXTRA STRONG MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy Split Ring EX R-11 Extra Strong (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R-11 Split Ring EX sits at the top of Katsuichi's Decoy split ring ladder — Light Class (R-1 \/ R-4), Medium Class (R-3), Heavy Class (R-5), then EX. It is built on a heavier-gauge wire than the standard rings, and Katsuichi rates it at roughly 50% stronger than the equivalent normal-type ring. The plus notation (#1+ to #6+) marks that upgrade — a #3+ keeps a similar footprint to a standard #3 but carries more wire. That matters where the ring is the weak point of an otherwise heavy chain: GT and tuna casting, deep and slow-pitch jigging, large stickbaits, and heavy freshwater work. The wire uses an inner-cut structure so hooks and solid rings still slide on cleanly despite the heavier gauge, and the silver finish is anti-corrosion treated for saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-strong (EX) split ring — the heaviest step in the Decoy R-series ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-gauge wire rated by Katsuichi at approximately 50% stronger than the standard type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner-cut structure so hooks and solid rings still attach cleanly on thick wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint for the strength, so lure balance is largely preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-corrosion silver finish for saltwater and heavy freshwater use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix sizes, #1+ to #6+, covering upgraded light-tackle plugs through to GT hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Katsuichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Rig It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull stickbait and popper upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Strip the factory rings off large casting lures and rebuild with EX rings sized to the trebles you intend to run. Use heavy split ring pliers; #4+ and up will not open with light lure pliers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJig, solid ring, assist\u003c\/strong\u003e — Leader knot to solid ring, solid ring to R-11, R-11 to jig eye. Keep the split away from the assist cord so nothing sits across the step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not over-size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extra size adds weight at the nose and dulls a stickbait's walk. 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