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Message Subject: Lure Retrievers
1A2D
Posted 7/9/2018 8:38 PM (#911923)
Subject: Lure Retrievers




Posts: 14


Does anyone use them? I understand that there's two types: 1. A rod that you wrap your line around. 2. A somewhat heavy metal gadget that attaches to the fishing line and then you pull your lure back with a rope

I've lost way too many lures to snags, mostly flooded timber or cribs. Which type is better?
RyanJoz
Posted 7/9/2018 9:02 PM (#911925 - in reply to #911923)
Subject: Re: Lure Retrievers




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Location: Mt. Zion, IL
I use a heavy “gadget” and rope. I haven’t lost a musky bait in 4 years. I have destroyed a few pulling them up, but I haven’t had one I couldn’t get. With either style, it is important to be directly above and not wrapped if possible.
14ledo81
Posted 7/9/2018 9:02 PM (#911926 - in reply to #911923)
Subject: Re: Lure Retrievers





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Location: Ashland WI
I think #1 would be better if it's shallow enough.

I have #2, and it works, but its not that easy.
Cedar
Posted 7/10/2018 1:45 AM (#911934 - in reply to #911923)
Subject: RE: Lure Retrievers




Posts: 353


Location: Western U.P.
Yes, quite a few people use them, and both types work. In relatively shallow water, the extendable pole type works well, but even collapsed, is kind of long for storage. For deeper retrieves, I like the type that clips on the line, and is lowered down on a rope. As said earlier, they work best if you can position yourself above the snagged lure. I've been making my own different types of lure retrievers for many years, because I really do not like to loose lures, and always thought there should "be a better way". I got away from the big heavy types, and came up with one that fits in your shirt pocket (now mfg'd & marketed in 2 sizes). The same principle as bigger heavier ones, but in a lighter, more efficient design (in my opinion). Having at least 1 of the 2 types of retrievers in your boat can save you a lot of money in lost lures.
1A2D
Posted 7/10/2018 3:58 AM (#911935 - in reply to #911934)
Subject: RE: Lure Retrievers




Posts: 14


Cedar- are your retrievers available for purchase?
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