Lure retrievers

[Blackhawk83]

Recent loss of four prized crank baits has forced me to realize I can not really afford to be without a lure retriever. Just wanted to get some input from you guys as to whether or not I should just buy one of the commercially made models ( if so which one) or look at making my own. Any input or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. Oh almost forgot I do almost all of my fishing from the banks or a sit on top kayak on the private ponds on my land or the nearby golf course

[frogflogger]

HOUND DOG - repeat HOUND DOG - $15 - saved more than that first trip out - of course fishing from the bank you may need a retriever on a long collapsible pole but they are worth every penny if you don't care to make one.

 

[Ohio Archer]

A friend of mine made me a retriever. It has about a 1 to 1 1/2 lb 6-7" round bar stock with 3 eyelets welded to it (one closed on the top, 2 opened on the sides). 4 chains are welded to the bottom. If the retriever doesn't initially knock the lure loose the chains will snag the hooks. Use it on 50' of 1/4" rope.

Must needed when throwing big, expensive ($25+) Muskie lures in timber. Can't tell you how many it has already saved for me. But it is a challenge to use it when alone...juggling a rod, the retriever and trolling motor. Fun stuff.

[Bluebasser86]

Telescoping lure retriever nor only saves my baits, but gets other people's baits out of the trees too. Not only saves me money, butends up making me money.

[roadwarrior]

[geo g]

I fished with a guy that used square bill cranks in the stick marsh stump field.  He used his about every ten casts.  It was quite a lesson for me.  He never lost one the whole day and he out fished everyone, it paid for itself many times over!

[Cody21w]

The best is tournament choice from Academy. I work there and found them at only 4.99! 

 

Bass Pro sells one just like it for 15. Same concept as the hound dog

 

[Raul]

BPS plug knocker.

[tander]

Use Lew's GetrBack. Saved me bunch of money.

[Bankbeater]

I use my telescopic retriever more for getting baits out of trees than for getting my own baits back.

[William Rossi]

Hound Dog.

 

Dont get one with chains as they tangle badly