New fishing lure and hook survey

Our problem is that expensive lures get lost when you have to cut the line when a hook gets stuck. Our solution is to make a separate fishing line with lower weight that attaches the hook and lures together, so when pulled hard enough just the hook breaks off and the lures stays attached and gets saved.
How much do you spend per lure?
a. $1-2
b. $3-5
c. $6-9
d. $10+
How many lures do you lose a month?
a. 1-2
b. 3-5
c. 6-9
d. 10+
Is this a relevant problem?
a. Yes
b. No
Is this a good solution
Is this a valid problem
How much would pay for this?

I find the majority of my lost lures come from the lure wrapping around, or wedging into the snag more than from the hook penetrating into it. Happens most often while fighting a fish, not while casting or retrieving the lure. So in my opinion, a break-away hook would not help save many lures.

A weak hook or break-away hook is the LAST thing I want.

In fact I change out some lures to have stronger ones than they come with.

B-man wrote:

A weak hook or break-away hook is the LAST thing I want

I’ll second this comment.

Alex J Robison wrote:

Is this a good solution
Is this a valid problem

Also recall there was a company selling this concept lure at the sports show back in the mid 90’s. They were not around too long.

Welcome to IDO

-J.

B-man wrote:

A weak hook or break-away hook is the LAST thing I want.

x2

1. D
2. A or 0 unless I am open water jig fishing in a rock pile
3. B
Good solution. No
Valid Problem. No
How much would I pay for this. I wouldn’t want it.

I upgrade the split rings and hook quality on many of the stick baits I use for trout and salmon as the factory rings and hooks often get ruined from fish and netting.

Great work brain storming but a breakaway would not be on my list of needs or wants.

If I can’t curse at a snag several times a night for taking my lures not sure what I’d do.

B-man wrote:

A weak hook or break-away hook is the LAST thing I want.

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I agree that the last thing I’d want is a break away hook. I will say that lighter wire hooks are something I’m very fond of. Better hookset penetration is a big part of it, but they’ll also bend out of snags. Only exception for me is catfish live bait hooks.

If your goal is to sell lures then make them look good and catch fish. While it is upsetting to loose a lure to a snag, I would be 100x more upset loosing a fish because my hook broke off of my lure.

Are you near fish if you don’t lose a lure or two?

B-man wrote:

A weak hook or break-away hook is the LAST thing I want.

In fact I change out some lures to have stronger ones than they come with.

Brandon you nailed it.

I will apologize but this survey should be on only family fued and family fued only

Most of my more stubborn snags are from man made items discarded in the water. Fishing line is probably the prime culprit, but I have also snagged rope of all sizes including discarded pieces of barge dock line. I have pulled up a wadded tangle of mono with as many as 6 or more old baits attached to it. A snag remover will pay for itself with these types of snags.

I also snag up in rocks and wood quite often. but the main thing with these types of snags is not not try to pull the snag out in the same direction you got into it. As soon as I know I am snagged, I back off on the pressure and then try to go to a place opposite of where I got the snag. With some careful maneuvering I can get out >95% of my snags. My main method is to try to get my rod tip down to the snag if possible. If it is rocks or wood, a poke or pull backwards may do it. If it is line, you will probably be able to tell by the bait not being stuck in one spot. A lure retriever would probably be able to get it out. You may lose a hook and possible a split ring, but replacing these is far less expensive.

If you do get snagged up and are unable to get the bait loose, please get as close to the bait as possible and snap the line with a straight pull and don’t use the rod as part of the leverage.

If I quit losing tackle my wife would get a lot more $ in the divorce. Can’t have that

Not to discourage innovation or anything, but a business model that would seem to induce the consumer to purchase LESS of the product you’re trying to sell isn’t exactly the approach I’d take.

Any fishing problems that you would like to be solved

Alex J Robison wrote:

Any fishing problems that you would like to be solved

Yeah, i want an attachment built for the boat for fishing in SKIM ice. Needs to push ice away from boat so it doesn’t go under the boat. Thus opening a swath to fish.

Solve That Please.
I’ve made a few attempts myself.

Think “V” plow

Alex J Robison wrote:

Any fishing problems that you would like to be solved

Solve the freezing line guides problem. Both ice fishing and open water rods.

A heated fishing pole handle would be “cool” ! (Think keeping rod hand warm) Possibly run the heat up to the line guides? Something along those lines.

Good Luck!

-J.