Snagged a Rod while fishing, Okay to use?

[MassYak85]

Have you considered buying some lottery tickets if you're pulling NRX's up from the bottom of lakes? 

[bagofdonuts]

There wasn't an arm attached to it was there?

[Deleted account]

5 hours ago, SmallmouthBoss said:

If anyone is able to help me out I lost a G Loomis NRX 7ft5 extra Heavy fast jig rod and Curado 200HG reel over the side of the boat the other day. If anyone ends up finding it somehow I would really appreciate it if they let me know. Thanks.

 

You too?! What are the odds...

[Jourdan_D]

13 hours ago, Senko lover said:

 

Next cast you'll hook the boat

 

I sent a few more cast into that same spot hoping for more   Of course that same spot has about $250 worth of crankbaits and jigs from me over the years.  Very rocky but always has some big fish.  Didn't know what I had hooked until I got back to the dock and cleaned off the label. 

[Largemouth21]

On 3/14/2017 at 11:06 AM, Jourdan_D said:

 

I sent a few more cast into that same spot hoping for more   Of course that same spot has about $250 worth of crankbaits and jigs from me over the years.  Very rocky but always has some big fish.  Didn't know what I had hooked until I got back to the dock and cleaned off the label. 

If the water is clear, then go snorkeling there and pick up some new gear. Thats what I'd do

[Falkus]

Scuba Steve -

 

 

Most Memorial Item that I have snagged was this  headset that was thrown in the lake.

 

Suspect that this guy was ticked after finding out that they lost the game ... 

 

 

[Kidflex]

That's a great find. Keep it. No need to post an ad for a lost combo or feel guilty for finding it, Regardless of how expensive it was. If I lost that setup and didn't get it back before leaving, I'd have left accepting my losses. Hopefully the reel is serviceable but most importantly enjoy that new stick. 

[BassThumb]

I found a GLX rod floating in a local lake about 8 years ago. No reel. It was covered in slime and had clearly been in the water for a long time.

 

I cleaned it up and tried fishing with it. I snapped like a twig after a few casts. Clearly, the blank was severe damaged from the water as I could bust it up in my hands easily.

 

I used the warranty and got a brand new one. It's not a very useful rod, 6' M/F spinning, but I still use it occasionally for jerkbaits. I'd like to sell it, but nobody has wanted it.

 

Moral of the story, it may be damaged, but hopefully you can exchange it if it snaps.

[hunterPRO1]

On 3/13/2017 at 6:01 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I have a customer that dropped a rug overboard and was able to snag it after an hour of trying and got not only the rod and reel back but there was a 4# fish hooked!

story reminds me of when my dad lost a cheap old Shakespeare combo to a bullhead catfish. than casted out with another combo and got both the combo and the fish back.

[bowjunkie76]

23 hours ago, BassThumb said:

 

I used the warranty and got a brand new one. It's not a very useful rod, 6' M/F spinning, but I still use it occasionally for jerkbaits. I'd like to sell it, but nobody has wanted it.

 

 

 What do you want for it?   willing to do some trading?   I am looking for a rod in that range.

 

 

Great find!!!   finders keepers.  

[Airman4754]

On 3/13/2017 at 8:47 PM, MassYak85 said:

Have you considered buying some lottery tickets if you're pulling NRX's up from the bottom of lakes? 

 

That's like reaching into the pocket of an old jacket and pulling out a $10,000 bill!

[soflabasser]

On 3/13/2017 at 2:15 PM, Jourdan_D said:

So was out fishing yesterday and snagged a G Loomis NRX jig rod and Curado reel.  Had a bunch a slime on it and other build up but its cleaning up nicely and almost looks new.  Never had this happen to me and its like a $750 rod/reel combo.  Once I clean it up do you think it would be okay to use?

Congratulations on reeling in a nice combo!The rod can be easily cleaned with a wet towel and you can also clean the reel by opening it carefully and lubricating the parts needed.I have found lots of nice combos in saltwater when diving, so your reel should be ok since it came from a freshwater location.