havent been on here in a long time but i have a spring pole question.

I finally got myself a nice spring pole set up, but my dog loses interest in the bait, which at the moment is just a rope tug after a while. I am trying to think of using a different bait for it and was thinking of possibly using a jute tug or jute bite wedge, or a jute pillow. Only thing I am a bit concerned about is the strength of the "handles" on the jute tug and pillow. Do you think they would be secure enough to use for a spring pole? This is why i was thinking a wedge may be a better idea of the tug or pillow. your guys suggestions?