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Lure retriever
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07/20/15 01:48 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 739
milkfisher
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Pro Angler
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Need one to rescue my big crank baits...what is your preference and why?
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10987680
07/20/15 01:51 AM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,187
Lil joe
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I saw someone recommended Obie's lure retriever on here before so I bought one and it works great. I haven't lost another big crankbait. The first time I used it I actually pulled up a ball of junk which had the 8xd I had lost a couple weekends before that convinced me to get a good lure retriever
Last edited by Joel c; 07/20/15 01:54 AM.
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10987742
07/20/15 02:24 AM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,878
CrankBait1007
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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[img] [/img] Sometimes I wish i never picked that rod up!
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10987782
07/20/15 02:41 AM
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Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,837
Barn
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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The one from BassPro works well and pays for itself almost immediately.
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10987832
07/20/15 03:01 AM
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Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 116
aggieman775
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Tight lines and god bless
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10987869
07/20/15 03:20 AM
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 111
4976sc
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Outdoorsman
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How do you guys use them. I've got one and have not got one lure back yet. I've spent 20 minutes before right over the top of where it was hung up and bobbed it up and down along with the rod and haven't had it knock a lure free yet. And have never had the chains grab the hooks either. Lost three 6xds last time out and spent a while on each one trying to get it back. How do yall do it?
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10987889
07/20/15 03:27 AM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 811
bbassfishes
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Pro Angler
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I bought the lure hound and it's really hit or miss depending on what it's stuck on. That being said it pays for itself after you save only two lures, but for me I am looking to switch to one that has the chains so I can just grab the lure and pull it up rather than trying forever to knock it free.
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: 4976sc]
#10987941
07/20/15 03:59 AM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,878
CrankBait1007
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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How do you guys use them. I've got one and have not got one lure back yet. I've spent 20 minutes before right over the top of where it was hung up and bobbed it up and down along with the rod and haven't had it knock a lure free yet. And have never had the chains grab the hooks either. Lost three 6xds last time out and spent a while on each one trying to get it back. How do yall do it? two things one come from the the direction the basit was traveling.....sometimes they can't be knocked free facing them. if the plug knocker doesn't pop them free than it's hitting it from a different angle
[img] [/img] Sometimes I wish i never picked that rod up!
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10988194
07/20/15 01:03 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 535
neill10
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Pro Angler
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I make these and they are pretty legit on crankbaits. Works about everytime on them. I even use them on my jigs and most of the time it works too. Might be willing to sale some if ppl were interested.
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: neill10]
#10988462
07/20/15 02:57 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,743
Phoenix_Ed
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I make these and they are pretty legit on crankbaits. Works about everytime on them. I even use them on my jigs and most of the time it works too. Might be willing to sale some if ppl were interested. I keep a couple handy in the boat, and maybe in my pocket! I used the 2 oz and zip tied my swivel hook to the weight. I tried some of the others and left them on the bottom with a crankbait!
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10988575
07/20/15 03:46 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,488
Randy Harrell
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I made my own with a dog leash. I cut the chain into 4-5 strips around 6-8 inches long. I put them on a snap ring and attached to around 30 ft of trotline and wound it up on a buoy marker. Most of the time it will either knock the bait loose, or the chains will tangle in the hooks and you can pull it free. It will mess up the hooks, but that is nothing compared to the cost of a CB.
Cost = about $4.00
Set the hook first, ask questions later!!!
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10988681
07/20/15 04:31 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,683
Bruce Allen
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I can't tell you how many cranks and other lures I've gotten back using the one with the chains.
They are amazing. Even when you get caught on fishing line.
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10988730
07/20/15 04:48 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,753
Outdoordude
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I have tried the lead and chain knockers but have done better with the 18 ft telescoping retriever. Obviously they can't get as deep, but I very rarely have to break a lure off anymore.
Scott Jones
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Re: Lure retriever
[Re: milkfisher]
#10988739
07/20/15 04:52 PM
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,541
DCmac
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Got two. Store-bought pole with squiggly end on it and a home made dog leash reel with big sinker & chains. Great insurance policy - haven't snagged a lure from the boat since I got them! Unfortunately, shore fishing is a much different story.
Last edited by DCmac; 07/20/15 04:53 PM.
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