{"product_id":"decoy-gp-ring-r-6-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - GP RING R-6 MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy GP Ring R-6 (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GP Ring R-6 is a solid ring, not a split ring. It is stamped from sheet as a single seamless piece rather than coiled and welded, so there is no joint to open, deform or fail — the usual failure mode of a welded solid ring under sustained load. Katsuichi does not state what the GP initials stand for, so nothing is claimed for them here. Its profile is not a plain circle: it is shaped so a leader knot or assist cord settles into one position instead of creeping around the ring, which keeps the connection tidy, cuts line trouble and passes hook-setting force more directly to the jig. The finish is anti-corrosion treated for saltwater service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless stamped solid ring — no weld, so no welded joint to fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped profile that holds a leader knot or assist cord in place rather than letting it slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner knot connections, less line trouble, more direct transfer of hook-setting force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-corrosion treatment for saltwater use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour sizes, #3 to #6, supplied 12 pieces per pack\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\u003eLeader to jig connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tie the leader directly to the GP Ring, then join the ring to the jig with a split ring such as the Decoy R-5 Heavy Class or R-11 EX. The solid ring carries the knot; the split ring takes the rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssist hook building\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pass the assist cord through the ring, whip and glue the loop, then finish the base with heat shrink tube. The seamless ring means the cord cannot work into a weld gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopper and stickbait rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use it as the fixed point between leader and split ring on heavy casting lures where a snap would be the weak link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces Per Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeamless solid ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69912023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeamless solid ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69912024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeamless solid ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69912025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeamless solid ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69912026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsuichi does not publish a tensile figure or wire diameter for the R-6, so none is stated here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigging and casting tackle, PE 2–6 with 40–100 lb fluorocarbon or nylon leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Decoy R-5 Heavy Class or R-11 EX split rings so ring classes are matched through the whole chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with assist hooks and heat shrink tube such as the Decoy T-3 when building your own assist rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize the ring to the jig and hook, not the leader alone — an oversized solid ring adds weight at the jig nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#3","offer_id":47491524755627,"sku":"69912023","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#4","offer_id":47491524788395,"sku":"69912024","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5","offer_id":47491524821163,"sku":"69912025","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6","offer_id":47491524853931,"sku":"69912026","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/66912_MAIN_DECOY_GP_RING_R6.png?v=1784860770","url":"https:\/\/dcfishing.store\/products\/decoy-gp-ring-r-6-made-in-japan","provider":"DC FISHING STORE INTERNATIONAL ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}