Going magnet fishing!

Skwerly · Feb 9, 2017

I have read quite a few threads on here about the hobby, but only after I searched -- I hadn't heard of it at all before a few days ago. I posted a metal detecting day on Facebook and someone asked me if I also magnet fished.

"Huh?" I asked.

The rest is history. I ordered two good-sized magnets, different types, and a pal and I are going to hit the water first chance.

Any cool stories/pictures/finds from the members here who magnet fish?

Ricki7 · Feb 9, 2017

Cool , Good Luck , wish they had a magnet got silver and gold :lol:

HH

Skwerly · Feb 9, 2017

Ain't that a fact?

Thanks!

jruckman38 · Feb 9, 2017

Just asking but what do you find with a magnet in the water. Can't find gold or silver not even clad

Skwerly · Feb 9, 2017

jruckman38 said:
Just asking but what do you find with a magnet in the water. Can't find gold or silver not even clad

From the couple YouTube videos I've seen, you can get stuff like knives, pliers, watches, rings, et cetera. One guy found an entire bike frame. Some find guns. Eh, I guess it's just fun.

jruckman38 · Feb 9, 2017

Skwerly said:
From the couple YouTube videos I've seen, you can get stuff like knives, pliers, watches, rings, et cetera. One guy found an entire bike frame. Some find guns. Eh, I guess it's just fun.

I see. I fish the river a lot I should get one never no what you'll find.

Skwerly · Feb 9, 2017

Yeah! I can't believe I hadn't thought of this myself. Irking, especially considering how cheap these magnets are!

jruckman38 · Feb 9, 2017

Skwerly said:
Yeah! I can't believe I hadn't thought of this myself. Irking, especially considering how cheap these magnets are!

What's a good one to get and how powerful does it need to be.

Skwerly · Feb 9, 2017

Both the ones I got are capable of 30 pounds; I figure if it weighs any more than that it can stay down there.

I got two types: One was long and chrome and the other one was round and red. I'll see which one works best (if either) and then go in that direction. I got one off Amazon and one off eBay; neither was more than $20. The one on Amazon was less than $5!

I'd start by going to either place and searching for "treasure magnet."

GroundSweeper · Feb 9, 2017

I bought one and some paracord. Super strong magnet. Almost lost it once when it got stuck on a cable holding the boat dock! Thankfully when I walked way off at an angle it released!

Other than that all I've caught in a few outings is iron bits and black sand.

Caught on some rocks too once, my wife was swimming in the lake and got it unstuck for me :lol:

I think jigging from a boat would be best...

I'll post a pic of my setup when I get home.

Reef Runner · Feb 9, 2017

Skwerly said:
Both the ones I got are capable of 30 pounds; I figure if it weighs any more than that it can stay down there.

I got two types: One was long and chrome and the other one was round and red.

Pics Please - this sounds interesting ! :?:

Skwerly · Feb 9, 2017

They haven't even arrived yet. I'll add some pics and info when they come.

Crackerjack · Feb 9, 2017

Find someplace that anglers fish at all the time, there's bound to be dropped pliers, rods and reels, lures, pocket knives, etc. all over the place there.

matmit · Feb 9, 2017

There is a guy in this forum somewhere in Europe I think, and he fishes in the rivers.
Pretty funny to watch too :yes:

matmit · Feb 9, 2017

I found him!
This guy actually caught a fish with his magnet rig once :lol:

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=229643&highlight=magnet+fishing

Skwerly · Feb 9, 2017

Lolol! Cool thanks!

Silversmith45 · Feb 10, 2017

jruckman38 said:
Just asking but what do you find with a magnet in the water. Can't find gold or silver not even clad

I believe in some countries they have coins that can be retrieved with a magnet.

Skwerly · Feb 10, 2017

Yep. If you google 'magnet fishing' and then go to images, you'll see quite a few magnets completely covered in coins.

Skwerly · Feb 10, 2017

The red one from eBay has arrived. Strong sucker! Quarter added to weak photos for perspective.

Going magnet fishing!

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