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

GregAndrew · 09-13-2010, 06:10 PM

Not into flyfishing, but are those reels sturdy enough to thumb them to break the leader? Might also be able to wrap the line around the butt of your rod so you don't mess up your hands.

old_rookie · 09-13-2010, 07:03 PM

This is probably wrong but I got snagged twice on Saturday. I would get close to the snag spot, let out some line and then start wrapping it around the butt of my grip. Yeah it cut in a little as i pulled then wrapped it more then pulled and repeated this until it let loose. I often thought that once it lets go i might flip over so i pulled straight up instead of to the side. Kind of a workout. One time it broke the line just below the swivel the othe time I got it all back. I know that if I do this often I will loose the padding on the grip. Better than cutting up my hands. Using a rod leash is a good idea.

09-13-2010, 06:10 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Not into flyfishing, but are those reels sturdy enough to thumb them to break the leader? Might also be able to wrap the line around the butt of your rod so you don't mess up your hands.

09-13-2010, 07:03 PM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	This is probably wrong but I got snagged twice on Saturday. I would get close to the snag spot, let out some line and then start wrapping it around the butt of my grip. Yeah it cut in a little as i pulled then wrapped it more then pulled and repeated this until it let loose. I often thought that once it lets go i might flip over so i pulled straight up instead of to the side. Kind of a workout. One time it broke the line just below the swivel the othe time I got it all back. I know that if I do this often I will loose the padding on the grip. Better than cutting up my hands. Using a rod leash is a good idea.