After 10 years of use, I finally decided it was time to change out my down rigger cables.  I also decided to update my terminal ends from the traditional snap swivel and cable stays to the Big Jon "Klincher" terminal ends.

I installed these Big Jon "Klincher" terminal ends and was amazed at how easy and clean they install but am now starting to get second thoughts as to if they have a good history as far as holding everything together.

Can anyone supply me a history of their personal use of the "Klincher" and make recommendations based on their use.  

You get significant cost involved with everything hanging down below on the end of that cable, and I want to be sure its protected as well as possible...