Abstract: To release a fishing hook which is snagged on an underwater log or the like, a heavy weight is provided and which is attached to one end of a stringer line such as by a swivel joint. The other end of the stringer line, which need only be several feet in length, is secured, such as through a swivel joint, to means for mounting the stringer line to the fishing line. When the fishing hook is snagged on a submerged log or the like, the fishing line is taken out from the reel, the reel locked, the stringer line is secured to the fishing line, the weight manually twirled and then hurled through the air beyond the snagged hook. Slack is removed from the fishing line and the latter is then yanked toward the fisherman. The fishing line between the hook and weight will exert a force in the opposite direction to release the hook.