How To Get Your Lure Unstuck Anglers find unique ways to get lures unstuck By Frank McKane, Jr. Types of lure retrievers Anglers can find several types of lure retrievers at their local tackle dealers or in fishing catalogs. To use a knocker, clip it to a taut line and quickly send it down to the lure. Once the knocker contacts the snagged lure, shake your rod tip vigorously. The weight of the knocker should free the lure from the bottom.
Stringed knockers are heavy weights suspended on strong cords.
These retrievers usually have hooks or claws hanging from them to grab snagged lures. Lower the retriever down to the lure until it hits the lure, and then pull the cord so the retriever bounces against the lure. Continue hitting the lure until it frees or snatches the bait. Pole retrievers can extend to 12 feet or more. They can reach lures stuck above or below the water.