You might have heard about the term magnet fishing in the news or on social media sites such as facebook or youtube in recent years and be left wondering what it is. Magnet fishing is a hobby that is quickly growing in popularity across the world. Looking back the principle is not that new. I remember having a toy fishing rod when i was younger with toy fish and guess how you caught them? using a magnet on the end of a fishing rod. This is basically magnet fishing but rather than using a toy fishing rod with a small magnet on you are using a very strong rope with a super strong neyodium magnet ..read more

Single or Double-Sided Magnets There are a couple of different types of fishing magnets available for people to use. It’s important to take a look at the difference between the two in order to make the correct decision about which one you should be using. Specifically, they’re both single-sided fishing magnets and double-sided fishing magnets. Which one is best? Well that is the real topic. To try and make sure that you have all the information that you need to get the correct decision, let’s take a look at the difference between the two, what situation you might find yourself using each one i ..read more

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What do you do with your finds? Do you bin it or keep it? The good finds If you find something awesome while magnet fishing such as a rare vintage item (cans / signs etc) you will almost 100% want to show these off as a trophy to your friends and family. Rubbish If you find absolute junk, it is up to you whether you want to keep it as a trophy or discard it. Please don’t throw items back in the water or leave them nearby as it could cause injury to animals or other people. Discard your junk correctly by taking it to your local rubbish dump. Dangerous Finds Dangerous items are becoming a popula ..read more

On this page, you can find some carefully selected fishing magnets that are very popular in the magnet fishing community. If you have previously searched for a magnet you will know exactly how mind-boggling it can be to choose one especially when there are so many available. We understand this and want to help make your decision easy. If you are after a complete fishing kit check this page out It goes without saying when it comes to making a purchase that we want something that is going to be reliable and work as we expect.   What to look for in a magnet: Size of the magnet Construction ..read more

On this page, we will talk about the essentials that will make up your magnet fishing kit. The Magnet The magnet you use is obviously one of the most, if not the most important piece of your kit. It’s what will allow you to actually find hidden treasure submerged in water. Also because it’s the most expensive part of your kit. Which magnet to buy? how do you choose? Because this hobby is catching on more and more worldwide, there are a lot of companies jumping at the chance to sell magnets for this sole purpose. This is great news because it allows you to bag an absolute bargain as each compan ..read more

As our magnets will be mainly used to fish for lost metal in ponds and rivers, there is a high chance that we are going to encounter some kind of corrosion on the magnet at some point or another. Even though the manufacturers create high-quality magnets which are normally sold as ” triple coated” to protect against corrosion and chipping, corrosion can still happen. Isn’t this false advertising I hear you say? Like anything in life, with regular use, wear and tear is inevitable. This is no different with magnet fishing. Also, take into account the environment in which you are using your magnet ..read more

Magnet fishing is not much different from metal detecting in the sense that there are thousands of pieces of undiscovered treasure and junk just waiting to be found. It goes without saying that you will more thank likely find more scrap than you will find treasure. Lakes, ponds, rivers and the sea have been used as dumping grounds for years. We do not condone dumping rubbish any where other than in the bin. Remember one mans rubbish is another mans treasure. What can you expect to find As i mentioned above, you will find more scrap metal than anything of interest. But you will still have fun a ..read more

As a begginner to the cool hobby of magnet fishing you should read this article for some excellent tips that will help you avoid common problems. From how to store your equipment to how to avoid getting your magnet stuck. Storage This is really important but often over looked. The magnet you use can vary in strengths however even the lower strength magnets have some serious pulling force which can be dangerous if not stored correctly. Imagine putting your fishing kit in the boot of your car or back in your garage or shed only to find you have placed it next to something magnetic and BOOM. The ..read more

Magnet fishing is an easy hobby to get involved in and is becoming more and more popular not just in the UK but around the world. Whereas some hobbies can be expensive to start, magnet fishing kits can be bought relatively cheap. But before you start lets look at the do’s and dont’s. Is Magnet Fishing legal? The answer to this is.. Yes and no The same ruels apply to magnet fishing to those that cover metal detecting and should be followed to ensure you dont fall on the wrong side of the law. All land is owned by someone, whether that is actual land, ponds, lakes and rivers. Now going back to t ..read more