7 hours ago, BassNJake said:

I also have an old school metal stringer I'll use for other items. I have rescued a few rods, alabama rigs and was able to snag my father in laws watch from about 15 ft.

Open the clips, cast and drag

 

That's the best idea that I am never going to remember when I need it.  Still going to stick one in my kayak-tools box.  

Use the Bill Dance for tough ones and I make little two ounce egg sinkers with a duo lock on end for plastics and jigs.  Works for cranks to and is easy...just clip on and send down