Retrieving Snagged Lures From Shore.

[BassAssassin726]

I only fish from shore since i do not own a boat. My question is does anyone have and tips or techniques for getting snagged lures back? I know they make lure retrievers but i dont know if they work from shore. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Maybe you can save me some cash!

[BASSclary]

lure retrievers are a waste of cash IMO. Never got a lure back with one. If it's not to deep just take off your shoes, and walk after it.

 

 

[BassAssassin726]

Haha thats usually what i do. But i live up north in Philly. Its getting a little too cold to be getting wet. lol

[Marty]

I had huge success with a telescoping lure retriever when fishing a couple of spots on the Erie Canal, where the only snags were rocks. If your snags are on something hard and close enough to shore, the telescoping type might work for you. The type of retriever that works by dropping a weight down a line never worked for me because the weight slid down at an angle and these really need to be over the lure where the weight drops straight down.

Nobody likes to lose lures, but fishing is not a free hobby and lost lures are part of the cost, unfortunately.

[dulouz]

When I fish from shore, I try to cast paralell to the shore so that I can walk around the other side of the snag and pull it back from the direction it came. Another trick that sometimes works is to let out a bit of line, pull it tight and then let it snap loose. You can also reel down your rod to the lure, but be carefull not to bust out your tip (I have done it!). I tried the sparkplug/swivel trick and that worked a few times until it didn't and I lost it. Also remember to choose your lures wisely. Don't use deep diving cranks if you have shallow water by the shore. Hope some of these ideas help.

[Bankbeater]

I only throw shallow running baits and plastics from the bank. Usually when I hang up its just out of reach or just past the drop off.

[Jig Man]

Heavy braided line so you can straighten out the hook.

[Hi Salenity]

Heavy braided line so you can straighten out the hook.

+1 50# PP or 832 work good . If you are using a worm hook DON'T use the ones for superlines they don't bend well.

[JigMe]

I can say 90% of the time I don’t get my snagged lures back, and other times I will just snap it few time on a lose line. Usually I will lose 1-2 lures per outing, and it tops off at 4 Jigs during a 6 hour trip (which is not bad). If you are afraid to lose your lures, then just fish plastics since worm hooks are cheap and they do produce fish.

[Jigfishn10]

On single hook moving lures - spinnerbaits, buzzbaits - you can usually reel right thru the snag/obstruction

On single hook sinking/hopping lures - jigs, t-rigs, c-rigs - a few light rod tip twitches will get the lure free. The worst thing you can do is try and rip it free once you feel the obstruction. If the rod tip twitches don't work, point the rod in the direction of the lure, hold your spool and pull the rod straight back to you. If the line breaks, then you were really snagged and you really needed to visit the bait monkey anyway. This was my first year that I didn't lose any sinking/hopping lures due to snags. I lost some from dried or knicked line on the cast tho. I really need to check my line more often...LOL

I have yet to find any decent solutions with treble hook lures, other that a floating crankbait from the bank. Stop the retrieve once you start to get into cover and let the bait rise away from the obstruction, then stair step it from there. Works like a champ.

[Big Al23]

I've always used top waters, grubs rigged weedless or spinnerbaits when fishing from shore. This way I don't lose any cranks or divers that are expensive.

[Sam]

You can't retrieve snagged lures from the shore.

Believe me. It can't be done.

Now, with that said, you can do a few things to try to get your lures back.

1. As stated above, go into the water and get them. I did this at my double secret pond.

2. Use a raft or innertube and float out to get the lure.

3. Try to go to the other side of the pond or bank, if possible, and tug on the lure.

4. Get yourself a long lure retriever. Only problem is carting it with you.

5. Use the bow and arrow technique mentioned above.

You can try to be very careful in heavy structure. Even weedless hooks can get caught in wood and rock or heavy grass.

I bring the lure around the structure slowly and carefully and still get hung up.

It is part of the game.

[IntroC]

Use heavy braided line. The bass don't mind. If using baitcasting gear put #50 on. Spinning go #20 or #30 whatever you can get by with and still make decent casts. PowerePro is a good braid for casting. I'm sure there are others out there just as good.

[Khong Y.]

Here's the cheapest tip you'll ever get. Hope this helps everyone.

Good luck!

[deep]

You can't retrieve snagged lures from the shore.

Believe me. It can't be done.

This man speaks the truth! Other than the experience below, I have had no success.

I once pulled out a big tree branch from the bottom of the lake. God knows what it weighed, but it was 25-30 lbs at least. 20 lb yo-zuri hybrid is some strong line.

Of course, I have swum out more than a few times for my prized lures...

[tomustang]

Since I only shore fish the pointers I can give you is use heavier line, texas rig/bullet weight plastic worms with bargain hooks from a discount bin or outlet store and recon the area your fishing, learn the bottom where you fish to give you a better understanding on how to target the surroundings. It's tough on snags and there is little you can do to get it back but if the tug doesn't work walk up or down quite a way and try it again.

[SirSnookalot]

Nothing is foolproof ! If lose a hook and fluke it isn't worth being concerned about, unless I don't have another hook with me.lol.

I use lures and fish from shore the vast majority of time, I seldom lose lures, but it does happen. I use 15# braid with a 20# leader and a loop knot. Snapping the line has saved me countless numbers of lures, tighten up your drag first.

[BassAssassin726]

Yea i definitely understand its part of the game. Its just annoying losing my 6 dollar red eye shads.lol. Ive tried that spark plug thing in the video but it doesnt work very well unless youre right over top of the snag. Oh well it happens i guess. All part of the game.

[Khong Y.]

Yea i definitely understand its part of the game. Its just annoying losing my 6 dollar red eye shads.lol. Ive tried that spark plug thing in the video but it doesnt work very well unless youre right over top of the snag. Oh well it happens i guess. All part of the game.

The only thing I can tell you is that Bassproshop has a Stick lure retriever that is close to 20 feet length. But you're fishing from the shore and if it's somewhere way out there. You're on your own. They also sell lure retriever that has a chain with a rope. You can try that and hope it helps.

I do own the stick because I use a boat. This stick saved me over a 100 time. Imagine how much that would have cost me.

[Avalonjohn44]

Lure retrievers don't work well from shore, for me. If swimming for it isn't an option, a trick I use a lot is to wind your line around a heavy branch or piece driftwood, and hurl it out past where your bait is stuck. Many times the weight of the branch pulling the line in the opposite direction will dislodge the snag.

[BassAssassin726]

Not a bad idea. How do i get the log back though? lol

[North Ga Hillbilly]

I have lost many, and retrieved far fewer. I always set a limit in my head before making my first cast as to how much I'm willing to spend that day. I then avoid throwing things that are more expensive than that or get ready to strip down and retrieve it.

NGaHB

[guitarkid]

depends on the lure. A jig? pull the slack out and try to save as much line as you can. A crank? bow and arrow, or see if the crank will float above/out of what evr it may be hung on. Retreiving lure is easier when casting parallel to the bank, as you can just walk past it and jerk from the other side. Spinnerbaits? if you get it hung up in something it will come through about 95% the other 5%? good luck it isn't coming out.

As far as lure retrivers go, the heavy weight kinds don't work too good from shore. The telescopic kind would probably be your best bet. I have not personaly used it, I am going off of recomendations from others.

-gk