Fishing World

DEALING WITH SNAGS

GETTING your line caught up and stuck tight to a snag is one of the most frustrating things that can happen, especially if you’re in the midst of a hot bite and need to re-rig while everyone around you is hauling them in! Becoming snagged is inevitable when fishing and more often than not, the best fishing spots will often feature plenty of hook catching structure so learning how deal with snags is an important skill to have as an angler. Once you’re stuck tight there are a few things you can do to minimise

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