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  • chef1231

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    So I just stumbled upon magnet fishing today. Awesome, lol. The kids are pretty excited. I got them a couple small magnets 175lb and 330lb. Now just trying to figure out how big mine should be? Am I also okay with a 330 or should I be looking at bigger? Have never done this before
     

    CampingJosh

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    I have only used 330 lb magnets, but I haven't tried one of the really cool places like a reservoir. Just small ponds and streams.
     

    Mr Evilwrench

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    We need to stop discriminating against hot chicks. They can do many of the things other people can do, and must be shown doing them, to inspire future hot chicks to pursue their dreams.
     

    boosteds13cc

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    Dont use cheap magnets

    Make sure you loctite the screw if buying a magnet online

    I purchased climbing rope with 2 carabiners to attach one end to my pant belt loop
     

    Nazgul

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    Near the big river.
    After watching some of these videos last summer, I bought a 550 lb magnet. Have used it several times from my kayak, caught some fishing gear, nothing fantastic yet. It is fun though.

    Don
     

    indygunguy

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    OPTIONS

    Lets say hypothetically you found a few handguns. What to do? I think there could be a few options:


    1. Hand them straight over to IMPD.
    2. Clean em up and put em in your safe, then email the serial numbers to IMPD to see if any are stolen/wanted.
    3. Just shut up and keep em.
    4. List them on the INGO classifieds as LNFIR "Like New Found In River"

    What would you do?

    :ingo:
     
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