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| I need to give the kids some ideas for my Christmas present. Thought maybe a lure retriever, probably a extension pole of some sort. What brand? Thanks. |
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Location: Cedarburg, WI | I've had the Frabill telescopic version for a while now, and have no complaints. Don't know if it'd float, but don't imagine so... it's mostly aluminum tube with plastic twist locks to hold extended (up to 18' I think) and foam at the handle. Gets whippy when fully extended (if you need that much length), but will give you the ability to push a stuck lure off most snags. About $40 bucks I think. Cheap investment IMHO. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | My Frabill telescopic lure retriever has more than paid for itself, especially on trips to rocky Lake of The Woods. I think they might have a longer and shorter version, and I have the longer one. It does extend a LONG ways. |
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| 15' I think |
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| I've had the $25 fiberglass 16' Cabela's one for over ten years now, and it's never let me down. Paid for itself about 25× over, and it's still going strong. It's better at pulling than pushing, though, since only friction holds the sections together when extended. There's no cam-locking mechanisms like the aluminum ones have.
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Location: oswego, il | If you get a telescoper, push and pull, do put force on one like a fishing pole. It will become two pieces without much effort. Had it done to two different brands in my boat. Great tools when used properly and will pay for themselves in a couple snags. |
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Location: Oconomowc, WI | ^^^this^^^ doesn't take much pressure to bend them and then they're usually shot...I've ruined a few different brands
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