Mace Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 I hace been looking at the collapsable rod type of lure retiever's, I see Timmy Horton has one but it is $90.00, Cabela's has one but the reviews are mixed on it. Bass Pro and Gander Mountain both have one that are around $40.00. So my question is do any of you ever use one and which one do you like? Thank you for your time . Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted July 27, 2013 Super User Posted July 27, 2013 Tiptons Golden Lure Retriever is the best one I have ever used! Jeff Quote
gripnrip Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 I cut down a broken rod. I attached and old baitcaster to the reel seat. I then went to BPS and purchased their plug knocker that is super cheap. I threaded the string on the reel and WALLAH! a cheap plug knocker. Or you can purchase an expensive one. The one I made paid for itself the first bait I retrieved. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted July 27, 2013 Super User Posted July 27, 2013 I cut down a broken rod. I attached and old baitcaster to the reel seat. I then went to BPS and purchased their plug knocker that is super cheap. I threaded the string on the reel and WALLAH! a cheap plug knocker. Or you can purchase an expensive one. The one I made paid for itself the first bait I retrieved. That is how mine is set up as well. But with braid..... 1 Quote
Crappiebasser Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I use a 30' retractable dog leash for mine. I think the retriever came from BPS. It's the kind with the chains. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted July 28, 2013 Super User Posted July 28, 2013 I use a 30' retractable dog leash for mine. I think the retriever came from BPS. It's the kind with the chains. I tried this, but my lure retriever must have been to heavy, cause it would not self retract! Jeff Quote
Crappiebasser Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I tried this, but my lure retriever must have been to heavy, cause it would not self retract! Jeff A guy I fish with had one that wouldn't retract either but mine comes back super fast. I guess it depends on the brand. Quote
Jolly Green Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I made my own out of a cheap telescoping pole used by painters and a spring that fit snugly on the end. I used a couple of cable ties to attach a linoleum knife near the end as well, so I can wrap the line/lure a couple of times in the spring and use the blade to easily cut the line without playing tug-of-war. I keep my own losses to a minimum and routinely pull some pretty expensive lures out of the local trees, whether they're dangling from 6# mono or 50# braid. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted July 28, 2013 Super User Posted July 28, 2013 I used the one on a rope off the low bridge I fish from. It's saved me many times. I did find out there was a 2x10 board that was used as structure there right in front of were we fish. It must of had 50 grubs stuck in it. I figured the crayfish must hide undr r it that's why the fishing was so good there. But even the lure knocker has saved me from losing my crankbaits many times. Here's my story about losing a lure. I lost a crankbait and about 6 months later I hooked it and brought it up while using the exact same lure. The water is ten feet deep so I couldn't see it. But being a creature of habit I stand in the exact same spot from shore and fan cast the whole place. I just find it funny. Quote
WiregrassRiverRat Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 My dad found one on the side of the road. .the rod style.. and it has probably saved 250-350 dollars in lures.. WELL WORTH IT... well considering we didnt pay for it Quote
Khong Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 You can make one easy just looking at Youtube. /watch?v=SI9aMpZX22w But i find a telescopic lure retriever that extend to 18feet is the best. You can chase it down far and knock it back out. /watch?v=17LFY1JcyaQ Quote
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