Is there a trick to not getting your lure snagged?
Nov 8, 2021 00:51:03 #
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Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Chuck56 wrote:
Losing lures is part of the game. Lol. There are a... (show quote)
Chuck plucking works at times. Thing is if you get hung up don't do most common thing. Pull as hard as you can first we all tend to do that. One thing that helps in wood. Barbless hooks. Some just aren't coming back. It's our sacrifice to the fish gods 🤬. Personality I think the sliding retrievers are not that great. Get the extending pole
Nov 8, 2021 09:21:59 #
Fishin'Slug
Loc: Rockaway Beach, MO
Dad always said, "If you don't get snagged once in a while - you're fishing in the wrong places.
Nov 8, 2021 10:20:05 #
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Nov 8, 2021 11:00:40 #
aldeureaux
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
You are going to get snagged and you are going to lose lures. Don’t spend a lot of money on any single lure so you won’t want to cry when you eventually break off. 🙂
Nov 8, 2021 11:56:59 #
Joe Beaderman
Loc: Adams Nebraska
You could buy a lure retriever, but you almost need to be in a boat to use it. When I'm fishing I am in my boat, so I just motor over to the snag and most of the time I can get them loose but not always. Losing lures is just part of fishing!!!!
Nov 8, 2021 12:07:10 #
Nov 8, 2021 14:42:07 #
If in a boat and in water with a current get above the snag so that your line appears to be downstream. If not successful try circling the entry point of the line. If on shore, use the same method attempting to get above the snag walking the shoreline.
Nov 8, 2021 15:27:14 #
Gary Northrop
Loc: Richland WA
Mexican guides on Mexican lakes are famous for their ability to dislodge snagged
lures. They frequently use the "string pluck" method mentioned by Chuck56.
lures. They frequently use the "string pluck" method mentioned by Chuck56.
Nov 8, 2021 17:31:14 #
dmm0357
Loc: Hickory NC
I only use lures in deeper water and keep them moving, otherwise they'll sink and grab the bottom. Also if you do get snagged, reel in the the slack until the line is tight, pulling up on your rod slightly until it begins to bend a little, then release the bail. Try reeling it in, if it's still snagged, try this again a few times. Usually the tension on the line and the release frees up your lure. I've always done this and it's worked for me. Another thing you can try, if you're fishing from shore is to walk upstream from the snag, this way you're not fighting against it, you'll be on the same side. I hope that helps, good luck and tight lines!
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