Split rings on cranks

Okay fishing peoples of elusive walleye,now that I have a missing thumnail, what's the best way to attach split rings on cranks and new hooks on the rings? Is there a tool for this?

"That one I let go is still driving me crazy"

I use my Rapala pliers. They have a "tit" on one of the jaws to open up the split ring.

[T Mac]

Yup.
They are called "split ring pliers".
Example =

www.barlowstackle.com
Then click -"Tools for making Fishing Lures and Fishing tools"

Then click "split ring pliers".

I would not get the economy split ring pliers. They are more trouble than using needle nose pliers.

[T Mac]

The ones that I was trying to show were about $20. (I can't get 'em to show now).

I agree!
I wouldn't mess with those cheapo stamped ones , either. ;)

Try these...

http://www.texastackle.com/pliers.htm

[rspahr]

The other ones looked good. Having attempted to change the trebles on 10+ lures one night using the economy pair, I would highly recommend against it. Spend the bucks and get a decent pair :) I can still feel those blisters a couple of years later :)

[T Mac]

Yep... some of the ones shown in the link I posted were Texas brand. ;)