How do you break off a heavy line snag? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishinkid2010 · 09-12-2010, 09:16 PM

I find the very best way to do break off a tough snag, is to put on a pair of gloves, and pull the line up by hand. (wrap it around your hands like you're leadering a marlin)
If you do it bare handed you risk cutting your hand open... I still do it, but I make sure I wrap it around my hand several times.

Whatever you do, don't just keep pulling on it "bendo" style... otherwise you might need someone to re wrap your guides to accommodate for the segment you'll snap off. haha Especially if you are using a fly rod... those Sage and G Loomis rods aint cheap!

dmrides · 09-12-2010, 10:37 PM

I have had luck wrapping the line around my pliers and pulling that way. The line hurts like hell when wrapped around your hand and could (and likely will) cut right through you. I have seen people wrap towels around their hands too.

When you do this, dangle your legs over the side of your yak for balance, 'cause when you're pulling that hard and your line breaks free or snaps you could flip if you are not ready for it.

09-12-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I find the very best way to do break off a tough snag, is to put on a pair of gloves, and pull the line up by hand. (wrap it around your hands like you're leadering a marlin) If you do it bare handed you risk cutting your hand open... I still do it, but I make sure I wrap it around my hand several times. Whatever you do, don't just keep pulling on it "bendo" style... otherwise you might need someone to re wrap your guides to accommodate for the segment you'll snap off. haha Especially if you are using a fly rod... those Sage and G Loomis rods aint cheap! __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-12-2010, 10:37 PM	#2
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I have had luck wrapping the line around my pliers and pulling that way. The line hurts like hell when wrapped around your hand and could (and likely will) cut right through you. I have seen people wrap towels around their hands too. When you do this, dangle your legs over the side of your yak for balance, 'cause when you're pulling that hard and your line breaks free or snaps you could flip if you are not ready for it.