De-snagging yourself

[Splitshot]

The other day I got snagged pretty good. I coudn't walk downriver because I was between the bank and a dropoff. I had recently read in a book a way to unsnag. It took me a minute, but I remembered what it was. I opened my bail and let the line drift until it was about 50' downstream of the snag and then lowered the rod tip and gave a tug and reeled. The lure came free! I think it was wedged between some rocks.

I got snagged again today and tried the same thing. It worked again! I brought up a piece of wood, must have been a log.

This might be old news for some, but I'm happy as heck. If I save 3 more lures, the book will have payed for itself:study:

[scott080379]

this works great unless you are on the river with a few others and then they snag your line because you are worried about a 3 to 5 dollar lure.

Not saying they are cheap and they do add.

Thanks for the post and the info.

[salmonslayer117]

Thanks, nice piece of intel splitshot. It might be kinda tough if there's other anglers in the near vicinity, but nonetheless, it sounds like a good method. I'll have to remember that one. Thanks again and good luck!

[Splitshot]

I won't bring this up again, but today I was just amazed at this technique. Five times today I got snagged pretty good. Each time I got it loose with this method. Not only did it save me about $20 worth of lures, but I got right back to fishing without having to rig more tackle.

I haven't tried it with a trebble hook.

[jens]

Thanks for the tip, will try it out.

[salmonslayer117]

I won't bring this up again, but today I was just amazed at this technique. Five times today I got snagged pretty good. Each time I got it loose with this method. Not only did it save me about $20 worth of lures, but I got right back to fishing without having to rig more tackle.

I haven't tried it with a trebble hook.

Tried it with a treble on a spoon. Doesn't seem to work quite as well with the extra hooks. Got the gear back though. Had to wade out a little bit and retrieve manually though.

[Splitshot]

Yeah, I found so far while drift fishing it seems to work a little less than 50% of the time. But when it does work I get right back to fishing.

Keep trying it Slayer, I'm curious if it works for you.

[salmonslayer117]

Yah it works pretty good for the most part even on really snaggy rivers (cowlitz, puyallup, etc.) but not all the time. It's tough when there's others fishing in close proximity.

[Slick_Rick]

You can always get in touch w/me and we can split the gear up from your favorite snag pile,either way they will disappear!

[spokey9]

hey splitshot thanks for that info, went to the sky the other day throwing some bc spoons and every time i got hung up i let out sum line and whammo got my gear back u saved me alot a money bro:salut:

[bustin]

Thanks. I have never tried this method, but I will certainly remember it next time. You are right the cost of lost gear does add up. Also I hate taking time putting on more gear when I could be fishing. That is one of the reasons, I have started traveling with a couple of poles. So one is always ready to go.

[Splitshot]

Credti goes to Jed Davis: Spinner Fishing For Steelhead, Salmon and Trout

Page 36 "It will be as if you rowed over to the snag , and got behind it to free the lure"