+1 on the lure retriever. I think I only had 1 crank I couldn't get back since loosing the retriever and that is because I got the retriever hung so bad the line broke.
Blink, I use the one from Bass Pro Shops
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shop...product/44428/
and I just got this one a few months ago, but haven't used it
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Jewel...ge-JBHDLR.html
From the looks of it I don't know how I will like it.
For my line management I use a 5" piece of 3/4 PVC, it also give me something to grip and pull with.