Do you use a lure knocker/retriever? What's your success rate? 2024
Neil McCauley reply :
In the interest of not losing $100+ worth of hardbaits this season I'm in the market for a lure retriever device. I've seen a lot of different ones, and different designs. Seems like the most common is the weight with two rings and a rope that slides down the line. Has anyone found one in particular that works best, or that there are different types for different situations? How often do you still fail to retrieve a stuck lure?
Traditional sliding weight style:
Chain type:
Spiral stick type:
Most of my hangups are from lures wedged between irregular basketball+ size rocks and boulders. I can get about 90% fo these back by backing over the lure and pulling it free backwards. If that fails, I can get another 5% of them snapping the line from tight to slack by tightening the line as much as possible, pointing the rod tip at it and releasing the bale. If a few times doing that doesn't work they're usually goners. I'm hoping a retriever/knocker would help get more of these back.
WRB reply :
Hanging up a crank bait in rocks where you can't shake it loose is a rare event.
Lure retrievers are designed for crank baits and lures with treble hooks and work good. Trying to knock loose a snagged jig or T-rig weight with a lure retriever rarely works.
Tom
Choporoz reply :
I use 'Big Ugly Plug Knockers' from eBay. I HIGHLY recommend them. Paid for themselves many times over. What's more is that they work extremely well on single hooks stuck in wood, also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-UGLY-Plug-Knocker-Fishing-Lure-Retriever-Quick-Easy-To-Use-NEW-IMPROVED-/331155075605
So easy to store and use and reuse. I have the BPS chain monstrosity and I've carried pole-types. BUPK's blow all of them away in their compact storage and effectiveness.
scaleface reply :
I have an almost 100 percent success rate using this one . 
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Neil McCauley reply :
On 5/2/2016 at 10:34 PM, WRB said:Hanging up a crank bait in rocks where you can't shake it loose is a rare event.
Lure retrievers are designed for crank baits and lures with treble hooks and work good. Trying to knock loose a snagged jig or T-rig weight with a lure retriever rarely works.
Tom
Rare but still happened about 8-10 times to me last summer. Rocks at the bottoms of lakes here in the Adirondacks/New England are literally ancient, rounded smooth and some the size of cars, dropped in big piles by glaciers. Plenty of places for lures to get wedged in.
tander reply :
On 5/2/2016 at 11:01 PM, scaleface said:I have an almost 100 percent success rate using this one .
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Use this one, I can't remember a time that I didn't get my lure back. Lews sells it now.
scaleface reply :
On 5/2/2016 at 11:36 PM, tander said:Use this one, I can't remember a time that I didn't get my lure back. Lews sells it now.
I can only remember one time it didnt work . I lost a prized Rebel Dee Wee R . Got it snagged is a sunken brush pile . I think it was tangled in some string .
Kevin22 reply :
I use the first style, made my own with the same design. 100% so far this year. Lost one last year that was wedged in chunk limestone rip-rap.
Raul reply :
I´d be dumb not to carry one since this is how my everyday looks like:
In between those there´s brush.
I would say that it works 95% of the time
SDoolittle reply :
On 5/2/2016 at 10:08 PM, Neil McCauley said:If that fails, I can get another 5% of them snapping the line from tight to slack by tightening the line as much as possible, pointing the rod tip at it and releasing the bale.
That's one trick that I've never mastered. I've seen it done many times, but I have a 0% success rate doing it myself. I use a standard plug knocker, and I would guess my success rate at around 90%.
Nice_Bass reply :
almost 100% with pocket knocker.
I find they are a bit expensive so I make my own now.
buy a big weight (1 oz or bigger).
add a small zip tie and zip it on with a swivel attached and trim off the extra zip material. Use the swivel to snap onto line once you are over stuck lure.
Fishes in trees reply :
I carry both types - the "hound dog' type and an extendable pole. Situations happen when one will work better than the other. Unless it is a lure that I REALLY don't want to lose, I have a 3 to 5 minute rule, i.e. if I can't get the bait off in 3 to 5 minutes I'm done. At that point I get a little loose line, wrap it around the boat cleat several times and back off with the trolling motor. Problem solved.
WIGuide reply :
I carry the telescopic pole type. I've got about a 95-98% retrieval rate. It works for baits with treble hooks, single hooks, and the like. Another great use for it is when people you're fishing with manage to get hung up ABOVE the water as well. I've saved a few baits for people momentarily think fish live in trees standing on the bank.
http://www.***.com/DotLine_Telescopic_Lure_Retriever_178/descpage-DLLR18.html
^ I believe I have this one and if not it's very similar. Fits in the rod locker so it's easily stored as well.
*edit* didn't realize you can't link to tw.
MDBowHunter reply :
Frabil lure retriever pole, it extends to 18'. I bought it at the beginning of last year, and it's already more then paid for it's self a few times over. That's not counting all the lures that I've seen hanging in a tree and grabbed them.
boostr reply :
Not to hijack or anything, but how long should the cord be?
BassThumb reply :
On 5/2/2016 at 10:45 PM, Choporoz said:I use 'Big Ugly Plug Knockers' from eBay. I HIGHLY recommend them. Paid for themselves many times over. What's more is that they work extremely well on single hooks stuck in wood, also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-UGLY-Plug-Knocker-Fishing-Lure-Retriever-Quick-Easy-To-Use-NEW-IMPROVED-/331155075605
So easy to store and use and reuse. I have the BPS chain monstrosity and I've carried pole-types. BUPK's blow all of them away in their compact storage and effectiveness.
Good share! The price is right at $2.
On 5/3/2016 at 4:48 AM, boostr said:Not to hijack or anything, but how long should the cord be?
How deep of water do you generally snag baits in?
It should be that long plus a couple feet.
papajoe222 reply :
I use both types. My telescoping pole reaches 15ft. Anything deeper than that, I use a knocker with the line mounted on an old reel and butt section of a rod.
Brian6428 reply :
On 5/3/2016 at 12:35 AM, Nice_Bass said:I find they are a bit expensive so I make my own now.
buy a big weight (1 oz or bigger).
add a small zip tie and zip it on with a swivel attached and trim off the extra zip material. Use the swivel to snap onto line once you are over stuck lure.
This is a good method. I learned it from a guide. Keep the materials cheap so you don't lose much if the lure doesn't come unstuck.
ClackerBuzz reply :
lure knocker of ur choice tied to a chalk line for easy retrieve and storage.
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-47-140-100-Foot-FatMax-Chalk/dp/B00005QVQE/ref=lp_553252_1_9/176-1576984-9465560?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1462237799&sr=1-9
gobig reply :
I have used the BPS knocker for years with really good success.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I use a telescoping type and am very near 100% success ratio. Not only do I get my baits back, but I get other people's baits out of trees too.
Bankbeater reply :
If I can't manoeuvre the boat so the bait pulls free then I use a lure knocker. I also have a telescoping retriever that I use in the trees for found baits.
Oregon Native reply :
All good stuff above. I like to carry an egg sinker with a swivel on one end with a duo lock snap attached. Sinker weighs bout three ounces and I slide it down the line and it works for worms, jigs, cranks...Make them myself so they are pretty cheap. I do have one of the bill dance chains and when it's tuff these are almost foolproof.
Nice_Bass reply :
On 5/3/2016 at 8:55 AM, Brian6428 said:This is a good method. I learned it from a guide. Keep the materials cheap so you don't lose much if the lure doesn't come unstuck.
Jack?
frogflogger reply :
HOUND DOG
avidone1 reply :
I stopped using them because ........and this sounds ridiculous but it's true.......I'm addicted to bass lures and this gave me a reason (not that I needed one) to buy new ones. When I did use a plug knocker, I used a spark plug. Worked really well.
WIGuide reply :
On 5/3/2016 at 9:15 PM, avidone1 said:I stopped using them because ........and this sounds ridiculous but it's true.......I'm addicted to bass lures and this gave me a reason (not that I needed one) to buy new ones. When I did use a plug knocker, I used a spark plug. Worked really well.
Instead of snapping them off for no reason, send some old ones to me, or better yet give some to some kids just starting out!
Brian6428 reply :
On 5/3/2016 at 8:44 PM, Nice_Bass said:Jack?
Yes
J Francho reply :
Yes, I use an old Bill Dance model. Success rate: 100%.
boostr reply :
On 5/3/2016 at 8:53 AM, papajoe222 said:I use both types. My telescoping pole reaches 15ft. Anything deeper than that, I use a knocker with the line mounted on an old reel and butt section of a rod.
Do you just use the butt section, or is the first guide there too?
Neil McCauley reply :
On 5/3/2016 at 12:27 AM, S. Doolittle said:That's one trick that I've never mastered. I've seen it done many times, but I have a 0% success rate doing it myself. I use a standard plug knocker, and I would guess my success rate at around 90%.
Only really works with a spinning reel so the line can snap free suddenly. And strong enough line that you can stretch it tight as hell.
On 5/3/2016 at 9:15 PM, avidone1 said:I stopped using them because ........and this sounds ridiculous but it's true.......I'm addicted to bass lures and this gave me a reason (not that I needed one) to buy new ones. When I did use a plug knocker, I used a spark plug. Worked really well.
what the... 
avidone1 reply :
On 5/4/2016 at 2:47 AM, Neil McCauley said:
what the...
I know .........right? ......................pathetic
primetime reply :
I only lose 1-2 lure knockers per year....Its almost a wash....but I buy cheap ones online...I think if you are serious then I would suggest buying one that get's good reviews regardless of price. I don't fish expensive lures all that much so if I lose a Jig or lure it is not usually a big deal...Sometimes it is hard to get lures back when your line breaks etc....Or is it worth going into an area to get a lure that may have snakes or gators etc. in the area...
It all depends on your situation. I buy the one's that are just a heavy ring that rips the trebles off or knocks the lure loose,It works half the time but takes some time but for a $7 lure I try to get them back if easy...
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