DIY plug knocker

[pig n jig]

Here is a plug knocker that is so easy to make. Ivan

[Wishing2BFishing]

Looks good. What size weight are you using?

[woody]

These are definitely a must have for any fisherman.
I've been using one ounce.

[islandbass]

That is cool. I made one myself with a banana shaped piece of lead but yours is faster to make. Do tell the weight you use.

[pig n jig]

I made them from 1 ounce up to 3 ounce weight sizes.Here is a link for the sinker.

http://shop.oysterbaytackle.com/prod...roducts_id/266

[Fishnngolfn]

How do you use them and for what application?

[cassidyta]

I might be off base on this FnG, but the only thing I know use them for is to slide down your line and knock your lure loose. Attach a line to the top ring and then bounce it off the snag.

[MIbasser]

Originally Posted by Fishnngolfn

How do you use them and for what application?

I was thinking the same thing....

[JB]

I used zookers old trick, using the same bell sinker in 1/2 to 1 ounce, use a swivel clip to attach to the sinker or 2 sinkers, then open the clasp and attach to the line, let that weight slide down to the lure, and it frees up the lure almost every time.
I've given a few away to buddys and they all have had 100% success rate with them (most of the time)
Any of the bottom two rows of clasps work just fine...

[zooker]

da pocket rocket this is the thing to use when your hung in stump fields..



i also use a curly-q on a rope which gets about 95% of my baits free

i use a telescoping pole to get the other 5%

zooker

[pig n jig]

I tie or snap a line to the swivel eye and insert your snagged lure line into the eyelet and let it slide down to your lure.You can bounce the weight off the snagged lure by using the line you tied to the swivel to help free it up from the snag. I have so many different tackle packs for different lakes and different times of the year, its cheap and easy to throw a few of these in each tackle pack .The line I normally use is a cheap retractable dog leash.It works very well for the lure retreivers and retracts in its own carrying case.Line from another rod would work as well.Ivan

[Rebbasser]

Originally Posted by Fishnngolfn

How do you use them and for what application?

You use them to get baits unhung. I use the ones like Zooker posted. When you get snagged clip it on your line, drop it down, and bounce it up and down a few times. If your bait doesn't come free add another one. It works best on treble hook baits. Of all the times I've used them I can only think of 3-4 times I have actually broken off. The key is to get as vertical as possible-directly over the bait is best. I've found 3/4 and 1 oz. bell sinkers work best.

I've tried the curly-q types Zooker describes but have found the bell sinkers work best. Plus, if you do break off replacements are inexpensive.

PnJ, how you been, amigo? Great to see you around!

[bamabassman]

very good ideas guys!!! cheap too. i like it. thanks!!!

[woody]

Bama, just think of all the rattle-traps you and the Mrs. will be able to save. Lol!

[bamabassman]

Yea!!!!! Hahahahahahha.

[Fishnngolfn]

I would imagine those are hard to use when fishing from the bank. The angle of the line is too flat most of the time. Thanks for answering my question though.

[pig n jig]

I am sorry, I wasn't thinking about fishing from ground.As Rod said the key is to get as vertical as possible. Hey Rebbasser,How have you been ?Its good to see you 'round as well.I am looking forward to next year already. Ivan