Adding a split ring or two is a good idea for some of the more popular commercially made spinners (Mepps, Vibrax). It really helps to get the hook point back away from the trailing edge of the spinner blade. If you carefully examine the path of rotation, you'll find that the blade serves as a deflector, shielding the stock hook point from connecting with the fish's mouth... especially when you are using a single hook. Yeah, another missed bite!

I have seen some guys go so far as using a bead chain to extend the hook back, but I think that is probably overkill.
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