fat_jay Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 What length of cord are you all getting? How far is it possible to "wang" out the magnet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Mine came with 10 metres of cord, but I am going to fit a longer lengh as it wouldn't reach the other side of the canal we tried. I could easily have chucked it further. Something to wind the cord on is needed as well, as I spent a good 10 minutes untangling it before I could start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 These are what I use for my duck decoy mother lines. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-Frame-Cable-Tidy-Extension-Wire-Reel-Power-Lead-Holder-Rope-Carrier-Winder-/351800634245?hash=item51e8f3ab85:g:2C8AAOSwaB5XpNxd Mine came with 10 metres of cord, but I am going to fit a longer lengh as it wouldn't reach the other side of the canal we tried. I could easily have chucked it further. Something to wind the cord on is needed as well, as I spent a good 10 minutes untangling it before I could start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 These are what I use for my duck decoy mother lines. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-Frame-Cable-Tidy-Extension-Wire-Reel-Power-Lead-Holder-Rope-Carrier-Winder-/351800634245?hash=item51e8f3ab85:g:2C8AAOSwaB5XpNxd Good one. Have ordered some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Give it a good swing and then let it go. Practice in an open area and you'll be surprised at how far you can fling a weight on a string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Not many streams and rivers stay in the same course for centuries, Most bridges tend to stay in the same place though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Most bridges tend to stay in the same place though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I can't believe once again PW has got me into something I had no idea even existed. From all the previous experiences it will go something like this: I buy the bits needed and ask my wife to come for a nice walk along the river then I proceed to chuck something on the end of rope repeatedly in and drag out scrap. At this point my wife moans at me and we go home, her in a strop and I put the magnet in the shed never to see the light of day again. So I will just buy the magnet and put it straight in my shed and save the hassle in the middle. Thanks once again PW. That deserves a bump….. Had a good laugh at the end of a **** day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Not many streams and rivers stay in the same course for centuries, best of luck with your fishing. There's a fella on you tube does this,found a nice old sword too along with the usual tat. You can compare whats here now with what was, on here. Just type the place in at the top and the right handside gives you a choice of maps. Some of the very ancient ones are a bit vague though.You can waste hours looking at places you know and seeing how they've changed and what roads weren't there even a 100 years ago. http://www.oldmapsonline.org Edited September 8, 2017 by loriusgarrulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Most bridges tend to stay in the same place though. True, but depends where you live, been lots washed away over the last decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Magnet and rope arrived Tomorrow will be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Magnet and rope arrived Tomorrow will be fun Happy fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnewport Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Just ordered one . Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I've also ordered 2 foraging bags off Mel / Lin for my daughters so they'll love it all Pw at its best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Looking forward to seeing what you find nath. Love things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Looking forward to seeing what you find nath. Love things like this.We go in an hour The lad at work said I'll find a trolley with a pound in it. I said I need 2 tho because I need the key lol Edited September 9, 2017 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 A super video. The best bit is around 7.55 onwards if you can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Well we found a bolt for a door, a screw, co2 capsule, screwdriver, and a lead balance weight . It was a good way of killing an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Well we found a bolt for a door, a screw, co2 capsule, screwdriver, and a lead balance weight . It was a good way of killing an hour Nice one. Did the children enjoy it. I have been looking on google maps online and spotted an old mill about 3 miles away with pond and millrace going under a road bridge into a stream. There is a public footpath by the millrace going downstream, so with the old bridge there as well looks a good place to try as less likely to have been dredged than canals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 That screwdriver was probably used in some violent crime- quick, rub your prints off and dispose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 A super video. The best bit is around 7.55 onwards if you can't wait. hello, have only one word on your video, WONDERFUL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 hello, have only one word on your video, WONDERFUL He has loads more on youtube. Well worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 If you want something a bit more chunky 200kg pull one. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60mm-x-25mm-Neodymium-Recovery-Magnet-Metal-Detector-Treasure-Hunting-200kg-Pull/112217085420?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 This should pull stuff out stuck in the mud a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmanwan Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Had to chuckle today, passing over the old causeway between Repton and Willington propped up on the bridge was an old push bike covered in weed and sludge. Had visions of an young Victorian scamp throwing a penny farthing into the river ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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