Kasilofchrisn Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) So I would like to purchase a few hundred very large solid rings to make some assist hook rigs for some of my saltwater jigs. Anybody have a source that sells solid rings in bulk? These are going on some 16,20,and 24oz jigs. I have plenty of smaller rings but need some very large ones. Google searches haven't really produced a source. I can find them in packs of 8 for ~$1 or more each but would really like to buy a few hundred at bulk prices. . Edited February 6, 2014 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Contact Sampo/Rosco. I asked about similar several years ago, and can't remember the details, but were very reasonable. Also Japanese sites have spools of the kevlar assist line available, but could be pricey.. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks I will try contacting them. I already have plenty of Kevlar assist line from Western filament. 200# & 300#. That was easy to find. The solid rings are not so easy to find in bulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Neither Rosco or Sampo even list a solid ring in their product line. Anybody else have a good source for bulk quantities of Solid rings? I have plenty of split rings but lack the SOLID ones. Edited February 10, 2014 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Might try "Butt Rings" and solder them .... Have seen this on some lures in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 That is a good point on the butt rings all you would have to do is flux and dip in melted lead. A lot of work but I guess if it saves you enough money. You might be able to toss in 100 then fish them out with a screen and dump them in a pan and spread them quickly what got stuck together give them a second hot bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am not really certain I want to start soldering butt rings. Sure it might work but could be time consuming and it may just be easier to buy them at retail prices and charge for them accordingly. I haven't pried brazing rod and flux lately but I am guessing it isn't dirt cheap. I certainly wouldn't trust that lead dip method. Not when my customers have a good chance at a 100# fish and some have even had 300+# fish on their boats. These things need to be fairly stout. I guess I'll keep looking for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icblacklight Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 not exactly sure what you're looking for http://buckles.custom-metal.com/category/loops-rings? you might try the worth co,they make key rings too i think hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I bought some last night on EBAY. cost me ~$0.38 each. Not a real bad price I guess. These are a #7 solid ring rated at 700# and I bought 120 of them to try out. If they work out and I need more I believe I can order more from the same vendor. Some of the jigs these go on I sell for $15-$18 each as they are from some custom CNC molds and are very large at 20oz,24oz and 25oz. So hopefully they are decent quality wise. I wish there was an American made product available in bulk but these all seem to come from Asia. At least I found enough to get me by for now. Thanks for the help guys. Edited February 12, 2014 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Kasilofchrisn, Have you tried Mustangwire.com? He makes all kinds of wire products. If he doesn't make rings, he may know someone who does. And he is here in the US. Edited February 12, 2014 by Basseducer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 These rings are not a wire product but a solid steel ring. Made as one piece. Wire products are easy to source. Solid rings are easy to find just not in bulk quantities and with bulk pricing. I have enough for now and will keep looking for a good source of what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Happy you found them some times if you want quality it costs a little more. But have to say I would be bent if I lost a fish of a lifetime time over a 38 cent ring on a $15 dollar rig. Your doing the right thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks Kelly. I certainly don't want to go cheap on people. Full retail pricing and buying them in packs of 8 wasn't going to work though and I certainly didn't want any customers to loose the fish of a lifetime especially my charter boat customers clients. Even though the assist rigs are really easy to make most people prefer them to come fully rigged instead of doing it themselves. I can certainly live with 38 cents especially since that includes shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
