Magnet getting stuck

[jp82]

Im new to this hobby only went 1 time but seems like alot of fun,my question is what are some ways to keep my magnet from getting stuck so much is there something i could put it in to help prevent this.Thanks.

 

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[kingskid1611]

Getting stuck in limbs under the water? Define getting stuck, please.... Welcome to the party and Hopefully you find a lot out there in the creeks....

 

[jp82]

Sometimes limbs but mostly between rocks and thanks.

 

[bowwinkles]

view this and it will show one thing that seems to work great.

I do not use the duc tape on mine.

 

[vpnavy]

Im new to this hobby...

I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard jp82! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

 

[GopherDaGold]

Cone magnets are less likely to hang up on branches. There are plastic cones available that fit over cup magnets and offer some protection against snags or you can create one from a plastic bottle as the video suggests.

 

[jp82]

vpnavy I updated my location sorry about that,and GopherDaGold i have a brute magnetics 880lb magnet they make a plastic cone for it?

 

[GopherDaGold]

vpnavy I updated my location sorry about that,and GopherDaGold i have a brute magnetics 880lb magnet they make a plastic cone for it?

I think so but not positive. I have the 350lb magnet.

 

[jp82]

I just checked brute website they only sell them for 2.95 in. magnets mine is like 3.5 in. so im gonna make one from a bottle like in the video but thanks for the info its much appreciated.

 

[Rookster]

Welcome to Tnet from Mississippi.

 

[Hawks88]

Welcome to tnet from Niagara Falls.

 

[bowwinkles]

The cone needs to be able to slide up the rope when your trip is over. When I get back in I slide the cone up and use hose spray nozzle to clean my magnet and rope. I then dry it and apply liquid car wax to the magnet and polish it down a bit. If you put them up and dont clean them you will find they tend to rust and corrode. The wax keeps it in shape and will also aid in many of the substances that stick to the magnet when in use to just drop off so you spend much less time cleaning b4 u make your next cast.

 

[jp82]

Thanks for the welcomes i appreciate it,and bowwinkles thats a great idea i will keep that in mind thanks alot.