To Use a Carabiner or a Knot?

[botard89]

Hey everyone, first post here. I feel like this question may have been asked a million times, but I wanted to ask and explain my thought process/experiences.

I ended up buying a kit recently to start out the process of magnet fishing. So far, just found fishing hooks and bread ties, haha. The way my setup is now is magnet, carabiner, rope. I notice that the carabiner often "clinks" to the magnet underwater and gives me a false "got something."

I was wondering if tying a knot (as long as it's a reliable one) would maybe be a bit better with figuring out if I've actually locked on to something. Would this be a suggested tip in magnet fishing? I'd like to hear other people's thoughts on this and maybe how they have theirs setup. Thanks and Happy Hunting.

 

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[bowwinkles]

I just use the knot after some events with the carabiner that was uncomfortable. There is a special knot for the fishing magnet that most use. Good luck

 

[botard89]

I just use the knot after some events with the carabiner that was uncomfortable. There is a special knot for the fishing magnet that most use. Good luck

Ooooouuuuch. I think I know what you are talking about. I've had a few close events that thankfully I didn't get hurt from. I've went with a figure 8 knot and hopefully that will do. A Palomar is another knot alive heard is good.

Hoping this rain goes away soon so I might be able to go out and do a little bit of magnet fishing today.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

The word "Carabiner" caught my eye....!
I'd recommend a knot, for your kind of "fishing",
as it can yield, under directional loading, and
as long as it is tied well, that is...!
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