Since it's getting on into summertime, I haven't seen any topics on lure retrievers yet.. is there one you prefer over others? I'm tired of losing crankbaits

I use an 18 foot telescoping golf ball retriever. I'll break one every few years, but they're usually a lot less expensive than regular lure retrievers.

25ft Retractable dog leash with a 1.5 lb knocker with rings and short chains.

I also have an extendable pole but it is a PITA

I make my own for just a few bucks. Get directly over whatever is hung up and drop this straight down


http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/hh-lure-pyramid-sinkers#repChildCatid=133657

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/eagle-claw-dual-lock-snaps-black-10-pack#repChildCatid=125066

I have the bill dance one... don't do it. I swear it causes me to break more off then help

The daiwa retriever with the tiny holes is junk. The bass pro shop brand is much better.

Strikezone Pocket knocker from tackle warehouse! Works good and not expensive ($5.69)

The inexpensive one from Academy Sports and Outdoors has done a good job for me.

Like K.D., I make my own just like he does except I use the big round, flat weight because I can just keep it in my pocket comfortably while fishing crankbaits. Easy simple and works just as well most of the time.

I keep one of these tied on to a marker buoy line:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Jewel_Bait_Hound_Dog_Lure_Retriever/descpage-JBHDLR.html

You need to be directly over the snagged lure (usually a crankbait) for it to work.

Hey, I fish Fork. For every lure I lose, I find two. So I'm always increasing my lure count. Even found tungston weights.

That one. $5. Pays for itself in one use. Mine has saved me thousands over the years. I have one lucky craft deep diver that's been rescued 100 times.

I use the telescoping rod with the cork screw on the end and love it!

This is the best one I've used.

You can get one with chains at the end too.

I use a plug knocker like others have mentioned. It's a 3 oz weight zip tied to a snap swivel. It works great. I've also started using 6th Sense Crush 50x squarebills. They don't seem to hang as often and will float loose a lot of the time if I "pop" the line like a bow and arrow.