My bait knocker is shaped like a D. Flat side has a slot for line to be in the middle. Curved corners have barbless treble hooks. Weighs about 6 oz. Slip line in the middle and lower with its own rope. Weight usually knocks bait loose from rock ledges or brush.
It just might go over a long slim weight to the bait where you want it. Really works well.
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I have a plug knocker that's about 40 some years old, and has saved many a crank (single pole casting/trolling) :
.... but, I wouldn't expect it to work with a 2oz trolling weight (torpedo shaped). Now .... were I "Pulling" cranks (no added weights), then it might be effective. But, I'd still probably reel in all the other cranks before trying to free the snagged one.
I like whiskers fish too. I might try trolling crappie jigs on one side of the boat and catfish bait on the other side.
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