Do you use a lure knocker/retriever? What's your success rate?

[avidone1]

I stopped using them because ........and this sounds ridiculous but it's true.......I'm addicted to bass lures and this gave me a reason (not that I needed one) to buy new ones.  When I did use a plug knocker, I used a spark plug.  Worked really well.

[WIGuide]

1 hour ago, avidone1 said:

I stopped using them because ........and this sounds ridiculous but it's true.......I'm addicted to bass lures and this gave me a reason (not that I needed one) to buy new ones.  When I did use a plug knocker, I used a spark plug.  Worked really well.

Instead of snapping them off for no reason, send some old ones to me, or better yet give some to some kids just starting out!

[Brian6428]

2 hours ago, Nice_Bass said:

Jack?

Yes

[J Francho]

Yes, I use an old Bill Dance model.  Success rate: 100%.

 

[boostr]

17 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

I use both types. My telescoping pole reaches 15ft. Anything deeper than that, I use a knocker with the line mounted on an old reel and butt section of a rod.

Do you just use the butt section, or is the first guide there too?

[Neil McCauley]

On 5/2/2016 at 0:27 PM, S. Doolittle said:

That's one trick that I've never mastered. I've seen it done many times, but I have a 0% success rate doing it myself. I use a standard plug knocker, and I would guess my success rate at around 90%.

Only really works with a spinning reel so the line can snap free suddenly. And strong enough line that you can stretch it tight as hell.

5 hours ago, avidone1 said:

I stopped using them because ........and this sounds ridiculous but it's true.......I'm addicted to bass lures and this gave me a reason (not that I needed one) to buy new ones.  When I did use a plug knocker, I used a spark plug.  Worked really well.

what the...

[avidone1]

9 minutes ago, Neil McCauley said:

 

what the...

I know .........right? ......................pathetic

 

[primetime]

I only lose 1-2 lure knockers per year....Its almost a wash....but I buy cheap ones online...I think if you are serious then I would suggest buying one that get's good reviews regardless of price. I don't fish expensive lures all that much so if I lose a Jig or lure it is not usually a big deal...Sometimes it is hard to get lures back when your line breaks etc....Or is it worth going into an area to get a lure that may have snakes or gators etc. in the area...

It all depends on your situation. I buy the one's that are just a heavy ring that rips the trebles off or knocks the lure loose,It works half the time but takes some time but for a $7 lure I try to get them back if easy...