{"product_id":"decoy-split-ring-light-class-r-1-r-4-made-in-japan","title":"DECOY - SPLIT RING LIGHT CLASS R-1 \u0026 R-4 MADE IN JAPAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoy Split Ring Light Class R-1 \u0026amp; R-4 (Made In Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R-1 and R-4 are the entry point of Katsuichi's four-step Decoy split ring ladder — Light Class (R-1 \/ R-4), Medium Class (R-3), Heavy Class (R-5) and Split Ring EX (R-11). Light Class suits small and medium lures where a heavier ring would kill the action: finesse plugs, area trout spoons, small minnows and micro jigs. The wire is flat-forged, so the low cross-section seats deep in the lure eye instead of standing proud and fouling the swim, and the inner-cut ends are angled inward so a hook eye or snap slides over the step without catching. R-1 is matte black for bass and trout work where chrome flash at the nose of a small lure is unwanted; R-4 is silver for salt and brackish use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Class split ring — the lightest step in the Decoy R-series ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-forged wire for a low profile that sits flush in the lure eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner-cut ends so hooks and snaps slide on without snagging the step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR-1 matte black for bass, trout and clear-water freshwater lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR-4 silver for saltwater and estuary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize #00, the smallest size in the Light Class range; made 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\u003eOpen it properly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use split ring pliers on the inner-cut step. Prising a #00 ring with a fingernail distorts the coil and it never closes flat again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing factory hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wind the hook eye all the way around until it drops off the far end. Never leave a hook sitting on the split, and never load two hooks onto one #00 ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrout spoons and area plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Run one ring at the tail eye and clip the leader straight to the nose; a second nose ring can be enough to deaden a light spoon's wobble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck after every fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — If the coil has opened even slightly, retire it. On light gear the ring is usually the smallest link in the chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass, trout, freshwater lures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e699120400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaltwater and estuary lures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e699120500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing end type: inner cut. Wire: flat-forged. Katsuichi does not publish a tensile rating for the Light Class rings, so none is stated here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralight to light spinning tackle, 2–6 lb mono or fluorocarbon, or PE 0.2–0.4 with a light leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall trebles and singles as supplied on 45–70 mm plugs, 1–5 g spoons and micro jigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep up to R-3 Medium Class for general lure fishing, R-5 Heavy Class for shore casting and jigging, or R-11 EX for the heaviest work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Decoy","offers":[{"title":"#00 \/ R1 Matt Black","offer_id":47491542712491,"sku":"699120400","price":2.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#00 \/ R4 Silver","offer_id":47491542745259,"sku":"699120500","price":2.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/69912_MAIN_DECOY_SPLIT_RING.png?v=1784860802","url":"https:\/\/dcfishing.store\/products\/decoy-split-ring-light-class-r-1-r-4-made-in-japan","provider":"DC FISHING STORE INTERNATIONAL ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}