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snags with cp
« on: March 15, 2011, 03:18:55 PM »
Hey guys, im getting a cp setup this week and was just wondering since a cp has no drag how do you get off bad snags you cant just pop off, the ones that require gear loss? I searched here and couldn't find anything about this. Do you just put the clicker on and wrap around your arm, or what? And if it helps it will be a 12ft rod.

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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2011, 03:21:24 PM »
Use your free hand to hold on to the rims and pull back.
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2011, 03:23:04 PM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on March 15, 2011, 03:21:24 PM
Use your free hand to hold on to the rims and pull back.
thanks  :)
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2011, 04:52:00 PM »
palm the rim and just give her a good jerk and hope to high heaven the float comes back with you
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2011, 05:10:42 PM »
 i grab the line and point the rod at the snag walk back up river it pops out most of the time... i also apply my lead to the tag of of my main line near the swivel. doing so i only lost 1 chunk of lead this past steelhead season...
« Last Edit: March 15, 2011, 05:14:56 PM by joska »
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2011, 05:20:45 PM »
Quote from: joska on March 15, 2011, 05:10:42 PM
i grab the line and point the rod at the snag walk back up river it pops out most of the time... i also apply my lead to the tag of of my main line near the swivel. doing so i only lost 1 chunk of lead this past steelhead season...
yes i do a similar way, but i use a 3way swivel and tie a short piece with a piece of pencil lead.
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2011, 05:24:00 PM »
 just make sure to check for nicks and bobbys <abrasions>  hate to loose the big one to being lazy
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2011, 07:22:40 PM »
I grab the line as well. If you dont you could ruin the reel. The spingle can bend slightly giving you a wobble in your reel.
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2011, 07:50:10 PM »
ok thanks guys, i didnt want to wreck a brand new reel  :-\
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2011, 07:59:38 PM »
I guess, now that I think of it I usually grab the line and the rim at the same time, but I am holding pressure on the line to reduce the pressure if any on the reel itself
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2011, 11:10:07 PM »
 I just simply reel up the slack line, wrap the line around my arm, point the rod tip at the snag, quick jerk and I'm free. No pressure on the reel or rod, all on the forearm. Retie with some adjustments (shorten the depth of my float) make another flip in the slick and hook a steelhead!  8)
 
PS.. I only use 12lbs mainline with 10lbs leader. Makes life alot easier.
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2011, 03:13:36 PM »
Quote from: greyghost on March 15, 2011, 11:10:07 PM
I just simply reel up the slack line, wrap the line around my arm, point the rod tip at the snag, quick jerk and I'm free. No pressure on the reel or rod, all on the forearm. Retie with some adjustments (shorten the depth of my float) make another flip in the slick and hook a steelhead!  8)
 
PS.. I only use 12lbs mainline with 10lbs leader. Makes life alot easier.
thats how i get snags off with a level wind
and i run 12lb main with 8lb leader. for my pin im gonna do 15lb main tho.
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2011, 03:33:41 PM »
Which ever way you do it, MAKE sure you're pointing the tip of the riod at the problem.
You don't want to break the rod as well.
Me: a wrap of line (around the arm) holding the reel and start walking away (f it doesn't want to give after the initial tugs), with a tug or two as I go.
I'd rather have the gear hit me in the back of the head when it breaks free than in the face (That's a nasty snag though).
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2011, 05:54:30 PM »
Quote from: Fish or cut bait. on March 16, 2011, 03:33:41 PM
Which ever way you do it, MAKE sure you're pointing the tip of the riod at the problem.
You don't want to break the rod as well.
Me: a wrap of line (around the arm) holding the reel and start walking away (f it doesn't want to give after the initial tugs), with a tug or two as I go.
I'd rather have the gear hit me in the back of the head when it breaks free than in the face (That's a nasty snag though).
lol that brings back some memories, last winter at allison pool i caught a tree on the other side of the river and made the mistake of looking at the tree while yanking back... well my weight came flying back and hit my eye and it swelled completly shut :( and thanks everyone.
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Re: snags with cp
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2011, 10:16:19 PM »
Quote from: steelie-slayer on March 16, 2011, 05:54:30 PM
lol that brings back some memories, last winter at allison pool i caught a tree on the other side of the river and made the mistake of looking at the tree while yanking back... well my weight came flying back and hit my eye and it swelled completly shut :( and thanks everyone.
  do you wear glasses now when on the water dan?
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