Spent Labor Day on the bayou magnet fishing

[Tigerdude]

Decided to get in the bayou near a long lost sawmill. Every cast pulled in something. These are what I think are log "dogs" and pins. What do y'all think?

 

[trapperart]

Congrats

 

[Tuberale]

Don't know about the "log "dogs" and pines." But nice finds nonetheless.

 

[d2]

I agree that that is what they are. Great finds...d2

 

[against the wind]

Could be parts off my old 57 Chevy??
Congrats

 

[sutphin]

MAGNET FISHING AND GOOD FINDS , PRICELESS ...

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Nice, my last time out I got a rotten old rod and reel and an arrow.... you did a lot better than me

 

[Tigerdude]

Just informed that these are "chain dogs" A long board or small diameter tree would be laid across a number of cypress logs and would be clamped down across the logs on either side by a small length of chain held down by a wedge driven in on both sides of the log. This was done for each log. This was repeated until you had a raft of logs that you could float down to the mill.

 

[callicles]

Hey Tigerdude,

I've never heard of magnet fishing. Could you please tell me what you know about it. Any tips or suggestions? I'm so intrigued, I ordered 2 magnets from Amazon. I was just hoping you could give me some tips and advice before I give it a go. Thanks!

 

[Tigerdude]

kjmagnetics.com you need a neodymium magnent. Get a 3 inch diameter with an eye bolt. Attach a 20-20 foot cord/rope and start slinging. Also go to youtube and search magnet fishing.