Opinuions on this magnet

[noowbie]

Waddaya think?

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[bowwinkles]

The pick up weight of 50kg is aprox 150 lbs which is on the weak side for most who enjoy this hobby. Many at least try to get into the 250 lb range.

 

[SittingElf]

The pick up weight of 50kg is aprox 150 lbs which is on the weak side for most who enjoy this hobby. Many at least try to get into the 250 lb range.

Actually, 50kg is only 110 lbs....not 150, so even weaker.

1kg = 2.2 lbs.

 

[noowbie]

Thanks for your expert opinions! Just thought the price was amazing, but if it won't do the job, it's not worth anything.

 

[bowwinkles]

Actually, 50kg is only 110 lbs....not 150, so even weaker.

1kg = 2.2 lbs.

You are exactly correct, I was going on what a local gu ru told me and he said X3 was the proper formula. Ill be back on the books now.

 

[zsandru]

i have many i use depends on where im tossing i use a 500 pounder for my go to unless i hit something heaving or stuck in the mud then the 800 comes out

 

[sprailroad]

I am VERY new to this type of thing, when you fella's talk of 150lb, 500lb, or even 800lb, are we talking a "pick up" limit? meaning I don't think I could drag in something 100lb's plus. I'm so new to THIS, that I'm sure I'm asking a somewhat stupid? question. I am sure that I must be, however, does it mean that not only could I not pull it in, but would I lose the rig as well?

 

[bowwinkles]

If your magnet is clean and the area where it is sticking is flat and clean then the rating is an indicator of what it could pick up. In the water the water provides a degree of flotation to the metal being lifted so you may be able to pick up items that is actually heavier than the rating until you reach the waters surface and then you will have to assist your magnet to get the item on up out of the water if it is heavier than the rating. There are some items under water that are very heavy and large and also have that flat surface. In this case a high pound rated magnet may get stuck on to it and many folks do not have the physical strength to break it free which I have seen a number of videos where the rope is then cut and a very unhappy magnet angler heads home with an empty holster. My biggest catch was a full sized craftsman lawn mower with a 240 lb magnet all the way to the top and then on to the dock.

 

[sprailroad]

OK then, thank you for the reply bowwinkle, that pretty much sums it up, I've detected for 30yrs, but never "magnet" fished. Seems like another one of those "you never know" hobbies. I'll start on the smaller size, just to see if it's for me, and learn as I go.

 

[bowwinkles]

OK then, thank you for the reply bowwinkle, that pretty much sums it up, I've detected for 30yrs, but never "magnet" fished. Seems like another one of those "you never know" hobbies. I'll start on the smaller size, just to see if it's for me, and learn as I go.

The Rouge is pretty tame there and you do have some docks around 6th and 7th st. Find other places where boats are launched and that also is a good area to try. I am from the beaver st but eastern.

 

[Rookster]

I was an Industrial sales rep for 38 years and we sold Heavy duty magnets to coal mines for heavy trucks.The most popular ones we're the size you showed. They had a 1/4-20 hole in the middle for a 1/2" loom clip to attach. They used them anywhere on the heavy trucks to temporarily run add on lights or small hydro lines or for whatever reason. The 11/2" dia.were ample for hold. It took a large screwdriver to pry them off. High pressure water hose 3" in dia. Wouldn't tear them off. I have 5 in my shop using them to hang water hoses and various heavy things. I have even made a magnet fishing rope but haven't used it yet.I put a 3" X 1/4-20 solid eye bolt on it. In My best guess this would work in most cases for relic fishing. Industrial distributors sell these such as Granger or other suppliers. Prices are on the salty side. We sold them in the 11/2 dia. Size for around $23 bucks.Sizes like 2" to 4" are also available but the larger sizes might get hung up easier. Just my opinion.

 

[bowwinkles]

I was an Industrial sales rep for 38 years and we sold Heavy duty magnets to coal mines for heavy trucks.The most popular ones we're the size you showed. They had a 1/4-20 hole in the middle for a 1/2" loom clip to attach. They used them anywhere on the heavy trucks to temporarily run add on lights or small hydro lines or for whatever reason. The 11/2" dia.were ample for hold. It took a large screwdriver to pry them off. High pressure water hose 3" in dia. Wouldn't tear them off. I have 5 in my shop using them to hang water hoses and various heavy things. I have even made a magnet fishing rope but haven't used it yet.I put a 3" X 1/4-20 solid eye bolt on it. In My best guess this would work in most cases for relic fishing. Industrial distributors sell these such as Granger or other suppliers. Prices are on the salty side. We sold them in the 11/2 dia. Size for around $23 bucks.Sizes like 2" to 4" are also available but the larger sizes might get hung up easier. Just my opinion.

Looks like you are ready for a trip. The hardware on the magnet like the eye bold and screw needs thread lock to prevent it coming loose. The rope needs to be in the 300-400 rating, I use poly because it will dry out and not hold the water.