Lure retrievers

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Permalink Reply by Tag Watson on May 12, 2013 at 4:47pm

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Jewel_Bait_Hound_Dog_Lure_Retriever/...

Will literally save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars. If you're not hanging up swimbaits at a lot of these lakes at certain times of the year, you're not fishing in the right areas. I had a day where I hung up an ROF12 Huddleston 20+ times on deep timber and retrieved them all. That's over $500 saved in one day. You can attach this to a retractable dog leash to keep it organized.

Permalink Reply by Logan Little on May 12, 2013 at 6:47pm

Thanks Tag

Permalink Reply by Zach Chandler on May 12, 2013 at 7:12pm

Bassmaster mag had a little article on how to make your our lure retriever.  It was just a 5-6 oz weight with some heavy chain links attached, like 3 different lengths, 4-5 inch lengths.  They were attached to a big split ring that had a heavy duty swivel attached that you hooked to your line to slide down and hook to your snagged bait.  Anyone ever make their own?  I like the idea of the dog leash, didn't think of that.

Permalink Reply by Matthew Kennedy on May 12, 2013 at 10:01pm

My set up is just the same as Tag's. My leash is only 25 ft. Figured that would be plenty since I don't have electronics and don't normally fish all that deep. But I've found that since I have started throwing swimbaits this year I am fishing deeper. And 25 ft doesn't cover drift. Wish I had a little more length on the leash is what I'm trying to say. Saved my 68 four times the other day...

Permalink Reply by Jason Murray on May 13, 2013 at 7:23am

I use a 44 mag lure retriever tied to a chalk line reel that I put new line on.  I also keep a 3-4 ounce pyramid weight w/ a clip on it that works most times.  Between the two I get most everything back.  I have saved a lot of money over the years using these two.

 

I have seen guys using an old spark plug but never tried it.

 

Permalink Reply by Jake Anderson on May 13, 2013 at 11:18am

Another thing I've heard works (I've never tried it), is a Whisk that you'd find in a kitchen.  you can buy them at the dollar store....

Permalink Reply by Mark Olmsted on May 13, 2013 at 11:05pm

Macs Lure retriever best there is!!!

Permalink Reply by Nate on May 16, 2013 at 1:30pm

I have a Go-Get-It. I would not recommend it. You are better off without it. The retriever tends to clip the line before it makes it down to the bait. It actually doubles as a push pole which is the only reason it is still in my boat, but it really doesnt make a good push pole either. I really need to get that thing out of my boat, thanks for the reminder...

I have used the knockers before and they are a much better deal than the pole I think.