A fishing tackle retrieval device for freeing snagged fishing tackle includes a ring that is oblong, thus defining a narrow end and a wide end. A bar is coupled to the ring proximate to the wide end. A loop is coupled to the bar distal from the ring and extends curvedly from the bar, defining a free end that is positioned proximate to the bar. The free end and the bar define a slit in the loop. A cut is positioned through the ring proximate to the narrow end. A coupler, configured to couple to a retrieval line, is coupled to and positioned on the wide end. A notch is positioned in the ring at the narrow end. The notch is configured to couple to a fishing line-leader connection as the ring is pulled toward the surface, such that the fishing tackle is disengaged from the obstruction.

In one embodiment, an intelligent fishing system is provided to enable more accurate fishing in different water types and conditions. The system includes a fishing rod having a reel, the reel comprising at least a portion of a fiber optic cable, and a first device connected at or near a first end of the fiber optic cable, the first device having a controller and at least one camera. The system further includes a fiber optic receiver located at or near the fishing rod, the fiber optic receiver coupled to a second end the fiber optic cable and configured to receive optical signals from the first device through the fiber optic cable. Further, the system includes and a processor operably coupled to the fiber optic receiver and to a display.

In one embodiment, an intelligent fishing system is provided to enable more accurate fishing in different water types and conditions. The system includes a fishing rod having a reel, the reel comprising at least a portion of a fiber optic cable, and a first device connected at or near a first end of the fiber optic cable, the first device having a controller and at least one camera. The system further includes a fiber optic receiver located at or near the fishing rod, the fiber optic receiver coupled to a second end the fiber optic cable and configured to receive optical signals from the first device through the fiber optic cable. Further, the system includes and a processor operably coupled to the fiber optic receiver and to a display.

A device for retrieving caught, stuck, or snagged fishing tackle may include a housing configured to mount to a handle; a blade assembly attached to the housing, the blade assembly comprise a head with a pair of curved arms; and a basket attached to and hanging from the housing, the basket including a handle configured to freely rotate within an orifice in the housing.

A device for retrieving caught, stuck, or snagged fishing tackle may include a housing configured to mount to a handle; a blade assembly attached to the housing, the blade assembly comprise a head with a pair of curved arms; and a basket attached to and hanging from the housing, the basket including a handle configured to freely rotate within an orifice in the housing.

An apparatus and method for retrieving fishing lures wherein the apparatus comprises an elongate body having a passage therethrough extending between first and second ends, the elongate body comprising a base portion extending along a base plane and a tapered portion angularly oriented relative to the base plane to a first side thereof and a retaining ring extending to the first side of the base portion. The method comprises locating a fishing line within the passage of the elongate body, locating the fishing line within the retaining ring, permitting the elongate body to move down the fishing line to a stuck fishing lure at a distal end thereof and pulling the elongate body with retrieval line secured thereto.

An apparatus and method for retrieving fishing lures wherein the apparatus comprises an elongate body having a passage therethrough extending between first and second ends, the elongate body comprising a base portion extending along a base plane and a tapered portion angularly oriented relative to the base plane to a first side thereof and a retaining ring extending to the first side of the base portion. The method comprises locating a fishing line within the passage of the elongate body, locating the fishing line within the retaining ring, permitting the elongate body to move down the fishing line to a stuck fishing lure at a distal end thereof and pulling the elongate body with retrieval line secured thereto.

A fishing lure retrieval tool includes different attachment heads able to be attached to the end of a telescoping rod. One attachment head includes a line guide, a hook grabbing region, and a line cutting tool for separating a fishing lure from fishing line. Another attachment head includes a U-shaped engagement region configured to knock stuck fishing lures loose, wherein the U-shaped engagement region is ferromagnetic such that it is able to attract and attach to fishing lures.

A fishing lure retrieval tool includes different attachment heads able to be attached to the end of a telescoping rod. One attachment head includes a line guide, a hook grabbing region, and a line cutting tool for separating a fishing lure from fishing line. Another attachment head includes a U-shaped engagement region configured to knock stuck fishing lures loose, wherein the U-shaped engagement region is ferromagnetic such that it is able to attract and attach to fishing lures.