lure retriever

[cookieman]

Looking for suggestions on lure retrievers. Some for 10- 20 depths that works when wind is blowing and boat control is tuff. Big order i know. have many in the past but none that could  depend on.  Thanks

[tander]

Lews David Fritts lure retriever. I don't know anything that will be easy in the wind.

 

[j bab]

I used this one for the first time last weekend, it worked well. It's a bit tricky to figure out how to thread it onto your line at first but you should be able to get the hang of it. I love how it comes with a spool.

[junyer357]

I use an extending pole like this. Never had a problem with it. Works for lures in trees under and over water. I use it as a push stick too in windy or shallow water when hung up. Its the only thing in the boat thathas paid for itself, and many times over. 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/DotLine_Telescopic_Lure_Retriever_178/descpage-DLLR18.html?from=Google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5sCc5PPF4gIVxVYNCh3JUwE0EAQYASABEgIqFfD_BwE

[scaleface]

I also use the David Fritts one . It works but it usually is not quick .

[BassNJake]

I own 2 of the bill dance kind.

I've had to use my 2nd lure retriever to knock free my first one before.

I like that it comes with the small chains as often thats what catches and allows it to come free.

 

This should be a piece of standard equipment on any boat as they really do save you money.

 

[Fishes in trees]

I use both styles, the extendable pole and the "hound dog" type.  Which one just depends on how I think the bait is stuck.  The previous post that none of them work great in the wind is correct.  The hound dog types do a poor job of getting lures out of trees.   I bought a dog leash like a couple of pictures up and it makes stowing and deploying the weighted retriever much easier.

[Choporoz]

I use Big Ugly Plug Knockers that I get from ebay.  Easy to carry in the yak, easy to use, very reliable, and affordable for the occassional one you end up losing.  

[anderb54]

I have a Jewel bait hound retriever... Works really well, and the irony of having it on a retrievable dog leash cracks me up every time I use it

[Big Swimbait]

I just use a 5 oz pyramid sinker with 2 big snap swivels - one to attach an old marker buoy line & the other to hook around your line. 5 oz sliding down your line usually knocks the bait loose on the first drop. When your done, just wind it around the buoy.

[papajoe222]

On 5/31/2019 at 6:52 AM, junyer357 said:

I use an extending pole like this. Never had a problem with it. Works for lures in trees under and over water. I use it as a push stick too in windy or shallow water when hung up. Its the only thing in the boat thathas paid for itself, and many times over. 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/DotLine_Telescopic_Lure_Retriever_178/descpage-DLLR18.html?from=Google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5sCc5PPF4gIVxVYNCh3JUwE0EAQYASABEgIqFfD_BwE

This! Get the one that extends to 18ft. Mine paid for itself the first season I used it.  I"ve had a plug knocker for ages and since I got this I believe I've only used it for my deep diving cranks.

[MassYak85]

This is what I use, on the end of like 50 ft of paracord wrapped on a tournament marker buoy. TW has them for 10 bucks. I don't think it's failed me yet. Works great for everything from cranks, jigs, T-rigs, you name it. 

[billmac]

I used to use an old chain type stringer tied to a tough cord.  Worked pretty good as I recall.

 

[scaleface]

7 hours ago, MassYak85 said:

This is what I use, on the end of like 50 ft of paracord wrapped on a tournament marker buoy. TW has them for 10 bucks. I don't think it's failed me yet. Works great for everything from cranks, jigs, T-rigs, you name it. 

Haha . I did the exact same thing . Tied the Hound dog to a marker buoy and sometimes used it as a marker buoy .

[deadadrift89]

This thing has saved me a ton of money. I keep the cord wound up on a old round baitcast reel and its easy to deal with

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-e-z-lure-retriever?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&affcode_c=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvZ24sKfJ4gIV2bfACh1RoQ8-EAYYASABEgLRqvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Bluebasser86]

I use a telescoping one that's 18' long. I've got about a 95% retrieval rate on lures when I break it out. 

[pauldconyers]

Has anyone ever tried the Go-Get-It Lure Retriever? Get's a pretty good rating by Tackle Tour.

 

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewgogetit.html

 

I guess I am down to it or a Frabill model.

[kayaking_kev]

I just got this one from TW last week. $5.69 for a 3 pack. I have no clue if it's any good yet, but reviews looked good. It's the first one I ever bought.

[Choporoz]

41 minutes ago, kayaking_kev said:

I just got this one from TW last week. $5.69 for a 3 pack. I have no clue if it's any good yet, but reviews looked good. It's the first one I ever bought.

Tried them last year and lost all 3 pretty quickly.  I have gone back to Big Ugly plug knockers.  I think there's two reasons.  The gap in the clip will allow finesse-y stuff like drop shots and small worms and weights to pass right through.   Additionally, if not straight up and down, the weight may not impact where you need it to when you drop it.

[Angry John]

1 hour ago, kayaking_kev said:

I just got this one from TW last week. $5.69 for a 3 pack. I have no clue if it's any good yet, but reviews looked good. It's the first one I ever bought.

I also lost all three very quickly.  The hound dog works just fine.  There all a pain but worth the effort if you want your lure back.  I only use mine on crankbaits, and hard body baits like swaivers.

[kayaking_kev]

5 hours ago, Choporoz said:

Tried them last year and lost all 3 pretty quickly.  I have gone back to Big Ugly plug knockers.  I think there's two reasons.  The gap in the clip will allow finesse-y stuff like drop shots and small worms and weights to pass right through.   Additionally, if not straight up and down, the weight may not impact where you need it to when you drop it.

Not even sure how to use these. Do you tie a separate line to it and then attach it to your rod line and send it down and if it doesn't come loose, pull it up and repeat?

[Choporoz]

3 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

Not even sure how to use these. Do you tie a separate line to it and then attach it to your rod line and send it down and if it doesn't come loose, pull it up and repeat?

With your line straight up and down, but not too taut, just clip the knocker to your line and let it slide down and knock your lure loose.  If it doesn't come loose at first, drop your tip to give some slack and  snap back up quick to pop the knocker up and slide down again....sometimes it takes a few attempts.