Lure Retrievers

[Tackleholic]

Thought I remembered a topic on this but am unable to find it.  My Daiwa chain type retriever failed me twice this week to the tune of over $40, so I gave it away.  I would like to hear about favorites from other members.

[WRB]

Basically 3 types of lure retrievers; telescoping pole, heavy weight knocker and knocker with sash chain.

Frabil pole works good to depths about 12’.

Frits knocker works at any depth.

BPS Easy retriever knocker w/ sash chain.

Tom

[Jimmy1981]

I have really good luck with the Jewel bait Hound Dog retriever. It’s $11.99 at TW.  

[Team9nine]

I use the old basic 'Hound Dog' retriever tied to about 50 ft. of 100 lb. cord for anything my rod tip can't reach. It's saved me a lot of money over the years, though I imagine no retriever is perfect. Never cared for the chained versions myself.

 

[ATA]

I used them all, But the best one yet is this style, if lure is in that range:

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/T-H_Marine_Timmy_Horton_Money_Pole_Lure_Retreiver/descpage-THMP.html?from=gshop&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLOE2bz0kemxZSKDM3dap6uRXSGEHCzzxd7VHsBHB6UL2FXx5Ejx7NIaAk0cEALw_wcB

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/DotLine_Telescopic_Lure_Retriever_178/descpage-DLLR18.html?from=gshop&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLOBK8id_r8TLqP00GSKdJTDj9OExNhO36kq87uU2-spmly275PpXowaAvroEALw_wcB

[VTFan]

I have a BPS plug knocker with chain but have only used it a couple times over the years.  I started making homemade plug knockers using a large snap swivel and an old spark plug.  Place the line tie ring over the electrode on the spark plug, hammer the electrode down tight.  When I get a lure snagged I just clip the swivel to my line, let the plug fall to my lure, jiggle it a few times and presto... saved lure. I've been using one for over ten years and it's only failed me once.

[BayouSlide]

 

I have a Frabil telescoping retriever and a "hound dog" type on a retractable dog leash, but my home-made knocker is what I turn to first and it usually does the job.

 

Like VTFan, I started out with spark plugs but ran out of old plugs left over from my motorcycling days.

[born2climb]

Ive had all three types, but the telescoping pole is my favorite by far. Mine telescopes out to around 15'. I'm aware that this won't reach all hang-ups, but it reaches the vast majority for me. As a plus, it can be used to free a hang-up that is not in the water, but slightly above it (as in a bait that wrapped on a snag just above the water). It has also yielded bonus baits that folks broke off in overhanging limbs. I scored a nice topwater bait last year that was hung about 15'-20' up in a tree.

[nso123]

2 hours ago, BayouSlide said:

 

I have a Frabil telescoping retriever and a "hound dog" type on a retractable dog leash, but my home-made knocker is what I turn to first and it usually does the job.

 

Like VTFan, I started out with spark plugs but ran out of old plugs left over from my motorcycling days.

I like this idea. I will be making one of these this afternoon. I have been using the chain style. 

[BayouSlide]

16 minutes ago, nso123 said:

I like this idea. I will be making one of these this afternoon. I have been using the chain style. 

 

BTW, it not only works great on crankbaits but has saved me many shaky heads and even smaller lures. 😎👍

[DaubsNU1]

Ezy-glide "Stumpmaster" 

 

Thirty years ago a fellow fisherman introduced me to this lure-retriever. 

 

He was throwing crankbaits in flooded timber...I thought he was crazy...then showed me the stmpmaster. Peanuts. 

 

I have had one in my boat ever since. 

[Tackleholic]

Thankyou everyone, lots of possibilities.  I will check out them all.

[Crow Horse]

I thought to addition of a chalk line was a brilliant idea (not mine). IIRC, thank DVT.

 

 

[Munkin]

I use a Bill Dance one and a telescoping lightbulb changer.

 

Allen

[Alex from GA]

I use a fish shaped one with chains.  I spoon fish in brush piles and get them out about 70% of the time.

[Bankbeater]

I have the type with the chains and a telescoping retriever.  I use the telescoping retriever the most since most of the water I fish is no more than 20' deep.

[Swest18x]

Bayouslide, how is that swivel attached to the weight? I don't recognize whatever you used for a connection.

[Crow Horse]

Looks like a tie wrap......

[king fisher]

[Bluebasser86]

I use the telescoping style. I have the Dotline and a Money Pole. Both work well. 

[J._Bricker]

On 5/18/2024 at 11:16 AM, DaubsNU1 said:

Ezy-glide "Stumpmaster" 

 

Thirty years ago a fellow fisherman introduced me to this lure-retriever. 

 

He was throwing crankbaits in flooded timber...I thought he was crazy...then showed me the stmpmaster. Peanuts. 

 

I have had one in my boat ever since. 

I have one of these as well, telescopes out to about 15 feet and I can’t remember when I got it cause it’s been quite a long time. It paid for itself the first time I had it in my boat and many times over since, including the last time I went fishing and got a Vision 110+1 hung up in about 10 feet of water. My Stump Master came with a curled wire and when I’ve broken it off I’d just get a heavy duty hanger, jury rig a replacement and once installed it’s back in business.

[Tackleholic]

I looked up every one you guys mentioned and narrowed it down to 4 from which I will choose.  Thankyou, appreciate the input.