Avoiding Snags

[MichaelAngelo]

(02-25-2012 05:24 PM)MikeH Wrote:  For weedy areas I usually switch to a texas weedless spoon if I can. But I have been thinking of trying some of those "smartlinks", anyone tried them?

They are flexible titanium split rings that are designed to flex open under steady line pressure like when you wrap and pull the line to free from a snag. Basically you lose the hook and not the whole lure (in theory) They are way more expensive than a normal split ring, but compared to 10-12 bucks a shot for a decent Rapala they could pay for themselves pretty quick

I had no idea those exists, really it sounds like a brilliant idea. But you'd have to factor in the lb test of your line when working those as well as your drag setting when you actually have a fish on.

Nevermind I found all the answers here:
http://www.ultimateluresaver.com/faqs.cfm#10

But THIS is what gives me an idea:
http://www.watergremlin.com/lure-knocker...retriever/

Just clip a bell sinker onto your line and voila! It's the ANSWER! lol

Seriously going to try this next time I snag woodwork.