Buying guide & how-to
Gear, technique, where to go in New Zealand, and how to do it safely.
Getting started
- Pick your magnetStart with 60 to 75 mm. Single-sided for wharves and bridges, double-sided for casting from the bank.
- Rig it properly20 to 30 m of braided rope, a locking carabiner, and threadlocker on the eyebolt.
- Drop or throwOff a wharf, drop straight down and bounce along the bottom. From a bank, cast underarm and drag back slowly.
- Pull steady, not hardWhen it sticks, pull slowly and wiggle side to side. Use the snag hook for big finds.
- Leave it cleanerBring a bucket and take every bit of scrap home.
Which magnet should I buy?
| You want to… | We suggest |
|---|---|
| Try it out / kids | Mega Magnet Starter Kit |
| Throw and drag from banks | Mega Magnet Pro Kit |
| Heavy recoveries | Mega Magnet Ultimate Kit |
| Walls, weed, any angle | Mega Magnet 360 |
Where Kiwis go
- Old wharves and jetties (where permitted)
- River crossings and bridges with public access
- Lake edges near boat ramps (keep clear of boats)
- Urban streams during community clean-ups