I use to open up the hook eyes, but I think weakens the hook.
I like how versatile you can be using the connector links.(hooks)
Lite hooks, Spinnerbait hooks & Flipping hooks.
I will have to do some kind of test on the connectors in my garage, in the near future.
I have a few top west coast fisherman using some of my baits with no problems.
You should be fishing chatterbaits with a glass chatterbait rod.
Mark are you coming down to the Bass-A-Thon ?