Dropped MY D/S Rod in Cleghorn - REWARD Offered!

[BassinPLS]

I have decided to go ahead and post this embarrassing screw-up I made at Silverwood on May 9th last month.

Here's my sad story:

A good friend and myself went up on Monday, May 9th to pay the Club Tournament fees for an upcoming Bass Tournament on the following Sunday. Since we got there early and the office was not yet open, we launched and did some pre-fishing . We started first in Miller Canyon for not much love, (one keeper on a D/S). We then moved back over to Cleghorn Canyon and we slowly fished the North shoreline. About half way back into Cleghorn I decided to change from the D/S to a creature bait. As I was setting my D/S rod down on the deck, I bumped the mount on my Lowrance Fish-finder and knocked the rod out of my hand. Naturally it didn't fall onto the deck...it hit the boat rail and slid into the water! I started to jump into the water and grab it, but remembered I was still wearing my inflatable life vest. I immediately turned and put a way-point on the position and noted we were in 22 feet of water....too deep for an "old guy" to dive after the rod. We then spent and hour trying to snag the rod with jigs to no avail.

I build custom rods and that D/S rod was my favorite D/S rod, (out of the 5 that I have). So, If anyone is lucky enough to snag my rod, I will pay a $50 Reward for the return. I realize I am hoping the "snagger" is an honest guy or gal and needs the money more than the rod!

Here is a description of the rod:

Blank: Batson Rainshadow RX8+ blank, Reel: Shamano Sustain 2500 reel, with 5 lb. Sunline Shooter Floro-carbon, (ouch that makes it hurt worse), Guide: ATC Microwave Guides, Red Abalone between slit grip and in front of foregrip, Red and Silver Metallic thread wrappings.

IMHO, the Batson Rainshadow D/S blanks are the best D/S blank available and I would build another one for myself; but unfortunately I can't afford it...'retired and live on Social Security.

Anyone luck enough to pull it up will get the $50 Reward. Just send me a private message, PLEASE, and I will drive to a convenient meeting place for the lucky reward recipient.

:Sad:

BassinPLS
Don

[Jig-Guy]

Bummer, I hope you get your outfit back. Good Luck.

[bass413]

Cleghorn's a pretty large area. Not trying to steal any info, but any chance you can post a screenshot of that waypoint you saved on your fishfinder screen when the rod took the dip then post just that waypoint here on FNN? Give guys a better area to help look.

[seal]

I'll keep my ears open, lot's of honest guys among the not so good ones out there.

[DEVOREFLYER]

Many years ago a buddy of mine retrieved his rod using a rig like this. I would grind the barbs and tip off to be legal and as you know Silverwood has a lot of underwar structure to get hung up on. A strong paracord tied to it and a lot of patience and you may be able to retrieve it as you have a weigh point marked. Good luck.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/ORANGE-TACKLE-WEIGHTED-SNAGGINHOOK/1961689.uts?productVariantId=4058963&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=BingPLA&WT.z_mc_id1=04068987&rid=20&gclid=CNHn6eTwos0CFWEvfgodXu8I9Q&gclsrc=ds

[Ssortasober]

I lost one in HB harbor when I lived there, my favorite, got it back by bouncing a heavy tady with a large treble hook on it. You know roughly where it is, anyone else snags it is just luck. So it should still be there

[BassinPLS]

Many years ago a buddy of mine retrieved his rod using a rig like this. I would grind the barbs and tip off to be legal and as you know Silverwood has a lot of underwar structure to get hung up on. A strong paracord tied to it and a lot of patience and you may be able to retrieve it as you have a weigh point marked. Good luck.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/ORANGE-TACKLE-WEIGHTED-SNAGGINHOOK/1961689.uts?productVariantId=4058963&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=BingPLA&WT.z_mc_id1=04068987&rid=20&gclid=CNHn6eTwos0CFWEvfgodXu8I9Q&gclsrc=ds

DEVOREFLYER,

Thanks for the link...I just ordered one. I have the GPS Coords. on the location; but I am going to give it a try myself before I post them. It could be someone else hooks it and decides they need it worst than I do!

Thanks Again
Don

[Bwood]

Just went "fishing" for my sons rod at LNL lake Saturday and made the recovery. Try big trebble hook and 1 oz barrel swivel on braid. Did the trick after pulling up half the slime in the lake. but he only lost his ugly stick and just threw it off the railing. good luck

[HawgZWylde]

I have successfully used one of the chain stringers that have multiple snap hooks on them. Bend the snaps open some, tie it to a rope or heavy line and drag it. It gives you several shots at snagging the rod in one swoop.

[BassinPLS]

HawgZWylde,

That's a great idea. I'll have to give it a try next time I am the Wood. I live in the I.E. so I fish DVL and Perris more than Silverwood, but that rod and reel is worth a trip up the hill. Thanks for the suggestion.

[DEVOREFLYER]

Don as you know Silverwood has a lot of underwater stuff to get hung up on. Actually it has more than a lot of stuff. While I agree that the stringer is a great idea I wouldn't bet on it lasting more than a throw or two before getting hung and lost. Do you have down imaging on your electronics to help in your search.

[fishmounter]

What a drag Don! At Perris a couple years ago, I lost my favorite ultralight panfish rod. I had just caught a giant Bluegill that had the jig down in it's mouth. I put my rod down on my float tube in front of me with the fish in the water so It wouldn't flop all over the place, to get my needle nose pliers out of a compartment. I thought I had enough of the rod and reel back so the fish could not pull it in...WRONG...all of a sudden I see my rod get yanked across my legs and down into the water which was 18 feet deep.. I tried for about an hour to snag that rod with my heavier bass rod. All I got was an old metal chain stringer, and reel case and a brown beer bottle. I'm sure that 11 inch Bluegill swam far far away with my outfit and eventually snapped my 2 lb test line. Oh well, it was an older rod and a cheap Shimano reel, but that rod was awesome and had the lightest, smallest diameter tip I've ever seen. Can't find them anywhere. From now on, I'm going to use a tether!

[BassinPLS]

Don as you know Silverwood has a lot of underwater stuff to get hung up on. Actually it has more than a lot of stuff. While I agree that the stringer is a great idea I wouldn't bet on it lasting more than a throw or two before getting hung and lost. Do you have down imaging on your electronics to help in your search.

No down imaging electronics, (an older Lowrance HDS 7), but I just receive the snagging hooks in the mail that you had suggested. I did realize the order from Cabela's would contain eight of them. I have plenty to go with now and I think a trip to Silverwood is in order. Maybe at least I can escape this heat in the I.E.

[DEVOREFLYER]

If your in need of a second had in assisting your retrieval I live on the way to Silverwood and would be happy to assist.

[BassinPLS]

DEVOREFLYER,

Thank you very much for the offer. I would enjoy meeting another avid fisherman such as your self. Shot me a PM with a contact number, and I will give you a call when I get loose and 'am heading up.

[Brewcrafter]

Not sure what material your reel, its gear train or the reel seat of the rod is made out of, but Harbor Freight has some extremely powerful and very affordable magnets - less chance of getting hung on structure or debris than with a grappling rig. With 150# of lifting force, it might be interesting if you get hung on somebody's lost anchor and chain...or maybe a missing trolling motor...good luck and hope you get your outfit back.

[BassinPLS]

Brewcrafter,

I got some weighted grappling hooks from Cabela's, but I haven't had a chance to get back up to Silverwood and see if I have any luck snagging it.

[Slims]

I agree with brewcrafter. I opened the thread to suggest a harbor freight retrieval magnet. If you know the spot, bouncing a big *** magnet will likely be easier than a snagging tool, especially if there is a lot of structure. Ive pulled all kinds of crap out of puddingstone with a magnet. Bike frame, knives, a sign, a leatherman, rod holders, a bait bucket, countless lures and hooks. Hell, sometimes magnet fishing is as fun as actual fishing.

[BassinPLS]

Slims,

Nothing on the rod would be attracted by a magnet. All carbon fiber & stainless steel. I did pick up some weighted grappling hooks; but I haven't had a chance to get back up to Silverwood and try them out. With the luck I've had at Silverwood the last few trips, I am not too optimistic!

Thanks for the suggestion anyway.