Fishing Tips Equipment Tips Pocket Knocker - An Inexpensive Lure Retriever Is Better
Pocket Knocker - An Inexpensive Lure Retriever Is Better
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Most anglers that have ever fished a crankbait have experienced the aggravation of loosing that "special" bait that seemed to out fish all others. Commercial lure retrievers, while effective, are cumbersome to use and more frequently left in the boat storage box than used to dislodge a lure. One of the most effective lure retrievers I have ever used is a simple, inexpensive devise known locally as a "pocket knocker". It is made by taking a "bell type" lead weight (1/2 to 1oz.) with a swivel molded in and attaching the small end of a "snap" to the swivel. You now have a "pocket knocker". The next time you snag a lure, (of any kind), simply lock the larger part of the snap on your line and drop it down to the lure. A simple "jiggle" will dislodge the lure 95% of the time. If it does not, use your traditional retriever to save both lure and knocker
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Bass Fishing with CrankbaitsTo give your crankbaits more natural action when bass fishing, try this; Instead of tying your line directly to the lure as usual, insert a small snap through the lure's line tie and attach your line to the snap. This will allow the bait to swim more erratically, and will also allow you to change quickly to another crankbait if needed |
