Received (2) 100lb Retrieving Magnets today. 1 for me and 1 for creepycrawler ( my hunting buddy ) Since he recently lost his magnet. I can't wait to use it and find out what kind of stuff we can find using it. I have never done this but have read and saw some good things people have found doing it. They are weight about 2lbs but say they can hold up to 100lbs. I will have to test it out. Also what would be the best rope to use? Well wish us luck.
Received My 100lb Retrieving Magnet
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Jason in Enid
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Any decent quality polypro rope will work. Just keep in mind how heavy an item is when trying to pull it straight up.
Yeah My buddy just lost his because the rope broke or something. I want to make sure whatever I use isn't gonna break! I don't want to loose my magnet.
Ed in KC
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I'd use something like the rope in this link:
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Look up how to braid rope, and you can braid it around the hook and have a very strong connection.
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Look up how to braid rope, and you can braid it around the hook and have a very strong connection.
S30V
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Use a couple feet of chain before the rope. This will help eliminate a lot of rope abrasion while dragging bottom. Although cant help but think everything will be of the junk category due to rust issues.
badnewz
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i got the 250 pound magnet from harbor frieght and a 600 pound pull robe 100 feet from the same place.. use bolts and a u clamp with the rope and tied knots every 2 or so feet the length of the rope so it would be easier to pull in.. still waiting for the snow and ice to melt 
CreepyCrawler
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Yeah My buddy just lost his because the rope broke or something. I want to make sure whatever I use isn't gonna break! I don't want to loose my magnet.
I have some polypro rope, about 50 feet of it. Actually the rope didn't break, the spring hook that came with the rope caught on something underwater and the object actually pulled the spring open and released the magnet. I think it's better just to braid the rope around the magnet's eyehook or whatever it came with.
Great suggestions all around. Also, gloves or a very keen eye are a necessity because fish hooks will be sticking from the magnet all over.
Looking forward to more magnet fishing. Bring a lunch.
SEABEE1931
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The quarter size rare earth magnets secured to an aluminum bar work well as a drag. slits in the aluminum and JB Weld work ok,troling along docks will net tools and old foot cutting cans. the 200lb magnet must be a monster but wont get motors . amazing how many bobbi pins are lost in the water. Bob
The quarter size rare earth magnets secured to an aluminum bar work well as a drag. slits in the aluminum and JB Weld work ok,troling along docks will net tools and old foot cutting cans. the 200lb magnet must be a monster but wont get motors . amazing how many bobbi pins are lost in the water. Bob
Jason in Enid
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If you want a method that is a LOT easier than braiding the rope thorugh the eye, just use a follow-through figure 8 knot. It's one of the strongest knots, it's simple, and it won't bind it's self to the point that you can't un-tie it.
Rickster
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I have a couple of small lakes near me that I just may try. Looks interesting,
keep us posted on your finds. Good luck and HH!
keep us posted on your finds. Good luck and HH!
DWtexas
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If you find the 100 pounder isn't quite enough, try this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=36905
It's cheap and strong. As for the rope, I agree with the poly rope recommendations. You might also consider making an eye splice at the end of it to secure it to the magnet. Then you won't have to worry about your knot coming loose.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=36905
It's cheap and strong. As for the rope, I agree with the poly rope recommendations. You might also consider making an eye splice at the end of it to secure it to the magnet. Then you won't have to worry about your knot coming loose.
Yeah I was checking that 250 pounder out. I want to see how this 100lb works for me first.
badnewz
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this is my 250lber from harbor frieght, like i said i got the 600 pound pull rope from them also.. i didnt exactly knot (where the rope meets the magnet) i just put the rope through the eye hook and tied at the other end (where i hold) i also put knots every 2 feet or so along the length of the rope and used a clasp thing to secure the rope/magnet sno melted but now its snowing more, hopefully i can get out soon!
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fir469
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I would go with a thin gauge steel wire or chain with a carabeener climbing hook to attach it to the magnet so you can quick detach it if need be...
Yeah you can find relics and other goodies, Check out this video, WATCH IT ALL to see what they find.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNos9g1RHps&feature=related
Marcucco
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Make sure you glue the eyebolt into the magnet, don't trust the nut.
They do come loose.
They do come loose.
badnewz
New Member
i used lock tight, cant tell in the pics dude to being taken with a cell phone though..
AndyIreland
Junior Member
Looks like this might become a new hobby of mine 
LOL...at 2:08 in the video you can hear the rounds as he puts the magnet down stick to it...then he throws it in the water. He didnt find those rounds.
But still a cool thing to do to see whats down there....but he got caught...LOL
