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[Ben!]

Hi Guys,

I went out to Gerry Point tonight (it was my second time there) and tested out the blue fox spinners I got. My line kept getting snagged and I ended up losing a spinner

Does anyone have any tips how to prevent this from happening

I was wondering if I was retrieving the lure in too slow or did I just simply waited too long to start retrieving it back?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

[Fish Assassin]

It's part of fishing. If you're continually getting snagged try moving to another spot or perhaps try using a smaller spinner.

[colin6101]

There are a lot of things you can try doing to stop the snagging. A faster retrieve, lighter lure, or quicker start to the retrieve all help. If you still find yourself snagging, then there is probably something submerged in front of you that is big enough you will hit it regardless. In this case its best to move on to another spot.

[TheChumWhisperer]

Do what i do, buy lots of lures.  Losing lures is a part of fishing, happens every time i use them.  The only way to avoid losing them is to put them under a floater, or dont use them at all..

[Ben!]

Thanks for all the input guys! I guess I need to suck it up and not cry over the lost a $3 spinner! hahaha 

[Ben!]

they have a dollar one in the clearence section @ DT Army and Navy, and it's actually pretty good with bucktail/squirrel tail dressing

and actually you can buy spoon blanks and kits to make your own lures, it's a lot cheaper too

I didn't even know there was a clearance section at Army and Navy! I'll need to keep my eye open next time! Any advantages in having tail dressings?

I was also thinking of make some Colorado spinners since Rod has a how to guide.

[HOOK]

colorados are way easy to make and cost next to nothing when done by yourself. dont be shy to build your own lures either they are also very easy. when i go fishing for coho & steelies i have an entire plastic container with colorado stuff so i can build them at the truck or on the water if i need a few more. I can put one together in about 2mins or less.(depends on the cold hands)

i believe the lures he is referring to are called "rooster tails" and they have feathers tied by the hook as an extra attractant, i havent found them to work any better then other lures. They are pretty light for casting though.

[Ben!]

colorados are way easy to make and cost next to nothing when done by yourself. dont be shy to build your own lures either they are also very easy. when i go fishing for coho & steelies i have an entire plastic container with colorado stuff so i can build them at the truck or on the water if i need a few more. I can put one together in about 2mins or less.(depends on the cold hands)

i believe the lures he is referring to are called "rooster tails" and they have feathers tied by the hook as an extra attractant, i havent found them to work any better then other lures. They are pretty light for casting though.

Sounds great, I'll pick up a few Colorado blades this weekend!! Does anyone have preference on the size of the blade? I've heard that size 2 is a good for all purpose?? I know it depends on the clarity of the water and the size of fish, but does anyone have any suggestions??

So far I am mainly interested in Tidal Fraser River fishery... or anything that bites... 

[Rodney]

One way to prevent snagging onto the bottom is to study the water that you are casting into extensively. You can do so by going down to Garry Point Park (or wherever you wish to fish in the Tidal Fraser) during low tide, when you have the opportunity to see all the exposed rocks and debris that are submerged during high tide.



The idea is not to avoid casting into these areas, because fish are found in these areas. To avoid snagging onto rocks and debris once knowing where they are, you need to make adjustments to your retrieving speed, which determines the lure depth.

There is a learning curve on lure casting and retrieving, so chances are that you will lose many more lures in the future.

[Rodney]

No tips, except to do what you are doing more often and eventually they'll find your spinner. Bull trout are more abundant in the fall while pikeminnow are the dominant species in the summer months. While you can certainly catch bull trout this time of the year, the water clarity plays a major factor.

[Ben!]

they have a dollar one in the clearence section @ DT Army and Navy, and it's actually pretty good with bucktail/squirrel tail dressing

and actually you can buy spoon blanks and kits to make your own lures, it's a lot cheaper too

I found those dollar spinners you talked about. I picked them up last night. I was wondering what did you catch with them?