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01-17-08, 03:34 PM | #1 |
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plug knockers
You can make you own plug knocker , by using a bass sinker and a screw in eyelet. Here are a couple I made. the screw in eyelet is opened up to slide you line in and another line is tied to the swivel eye of the sinker to knock the plug free and retreive the knocker back with. P N J
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01-17-08, 03:40 PM | #2 |
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I alternated the 2 different weight sizes in the pictures, you can determine what weight is best for you.The bigger weight I showed is like a 2 oz. sinker, that is a bit overkill, but it works easier with trebles hung up on trees and stuff like that. P N J
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01-17-08, 03:42 PM | #3 |
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Good idea, PnJ. I usually use a 1+ oz bell or disk sinker with a cross-lock snap on it. Have to try the eyelet idea.
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01-17-08, 03:57 PM | #4 |
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i made up several of those reb (zookers idea) and they've always worked.
cheap n easy, jus the way we like it! |
01-17-08, 04:05 PM | #5 |
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JB, Can you post a picture of the knocker as an alternative build ?
I got these knockers from Kevin, I don't remember who made it.Any one know ? |
01-17-08, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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I´m just too lazy to do that, I just go out and purchase one.
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01-17-08, 06:24 PM | #7 |
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bob seen one just like it the other day not a fritts but same idea. think it was $11 bucks.. i will find out for sure next time i am there..
zooker
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01-17-08, 07:24 PM | #8 |
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So all you do is hitch it to your line, let it go, and let it "knock" the plug?
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Lunk, put your fishing line in the eyelet and let it slide down the line to the lure , have another line already attached to the swivel eye of the sinker , that way I can pull the lure retreiver up the line a few inches and let it fall to the lure again, knocking the lure free if it didn't free the first time.Does that make any sense ?
For the other line I use a duo snap on my trap rod, I snap the duo lock into the rear swivel and pull out enough line for the knocker to free fall to the stuck lure. Bobby, these are compact retreivers, they will easily store in a plano box with your hooks and weights.My Fritts knocker was nice when I had a big bass boat, not so great to keep track of when I use 8 different soft side tackle packs ad a 14 foot aluminum. This type of plug knocker is dirt cheap to make, I have them stuffed in every tackle pack . |
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pnj,
i gave them to denny this summer but have a similiar pic of bell sinkers in the 3/4 ounce size on a snap |
01-17-08, 07:49 PM | #11 |
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Understood, PnJ!
What kind of stuff you guys get hung in up there in your part of the world?
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rip rap on dams and bridges, and mostly fallen timbers (maples) that are all around..
but the worst if fishing line, crappie lines, etc. those two bell sinkers has never let me down , i keep thinking i need to tie a line on one for extreme cases, like the hound dog / string concept. good idea from mr zooker! |
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I have the Fritz retriever tied to 1/4" solid core nylon! I've pulled trees, fence posts and even an old matress spring up with it before!
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Quote:
this is the stuff i fish.. nuff said zooker
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01-17-08, 08:39 PM | #15 |
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Thanks Pig n Jig! I'll have to make me a few up!
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Now that's a good idea, links. MacGyver would be proud.
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01-19-08, 04:57 PM | #17 |
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nah bob this area is covered by 12 feet of water normally.. in fact when they let this lake down 18 feet several years ago it was the first time in 30 years it was that low..
i took avantage of it called in well and went for a hike with a camera and a gps.. zooker
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If folks don't take advantage of those opportunities, like you and like me, then shame on them when the water comes up!
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i've never used em but i am surely going to make some or buy some before i go fishing again.seems like a real money saver.
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I think these are all good ideas. I know I've lost my share of lures and definately don't want to lose any more. When you guys make them out of weights and such, how big of a weight to you use??
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BB, I use 1 and 2 oz. weights. Lighter than that doesn't do the job as well and you really don't need heavier than that.
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I went to the dollar general today at lunch and picked up a retracting dog leash.It only goes to 12 feet, but I am about to tear it apart and restring it with 30 lb test mono to see if I can get 20 foot , or so out of it. P N JC
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Good idea!
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