magnetic net release

[C&R]

Looking for recommendation on a magnetic net release....

I was on the Musky today and was just about to land my 2nd fish when I noticed my Brodin net wasn't on my back anymore. After landing the fish by hand and releasing it I started walking downstream to find it. After 300 yards or so I gave up and headed back, double-checking everywhere. I eventually got back to where I started from and found the net only 20 yards downstream from where I caught the 1st fish.

Upon attempting to connect it to the magnetic release I realized why I lost it in the first place. Turns out that when I was landing my 1st fish I was very close to shore. The magnet that is connected to the net picked up very fine magnetic particles (think etcha-sketch, but finer) in the gravel/sand mixture. When I connected the net to the magnet on my back it made a weak bond causing it to release immediately. The net release never came with a safety cord and I never thought I'd need it. Guess I was wrong.

After I got home I cleaned the surfaces of the magnets with a wire brush but it appears that magnetic residue is trapped in the housings that surrounds each magnet. Every time I connect the two magnets, the attractive force releases more fine particles onto the surface of the magnets. Brushing the particles away only forces them back into the magnetic housing.

 

[Corndog]

Looking for recommendation on a magnetic net release....

I was on the Musky today and was just about to land my 2nd fish when I noticed my Brodin net wasn't on my back anymore. After landing the fish by hand and releasing it I started walking downstream to find it. After 300 yards or so I gave up and headed back, double-checking everywhere. I eventually got back to where I started from and found the net only 20 yards downstream from where I caught the 1st fish.

Upon attempting to connect it to the magnetic release I realized why I lost it in the first place. Turns out that when I was landing my 1st fish I was very close to shore. The magnet that is connected to the net picked up very fine magnetic particles (think etcha-sketch, but finer) in the gravel/sand mixture. When I connected the net to the magnet on my back it made a weak bond causing it to release immediately. The net release never came with a safety cord and I never thought I'd need it. Guess I was wrong.

After I got home I cleaned the surfaces of the magnets with a wire brush but it appears that magnetic residue is trapped in the housings that surrounds each magnet. Every time I connect the two magnets, the attractive force releases more fine particles onto the surface of the magnets. Brushing the particles away only forces them back into the magnetic housing.

I think I started out with the same magnetic release a few years back. Looked like it was deteriorating. I got a different brand at Gander Mountain and it's been fine.

And yes...you should have an elastic cord connected to it and the net so you can get more fishing and less hunting done.

Cdog

 

[babyblue]

I've had my magnetic release for years and not had a problem. Try sticking the magnetic end to something other than themselves. If that doesn't work, try blowing the particles away with an air compressor.

 

[CR]

Magnetic gravel??? You should be looking for GOLD there!

 

[theartoflee]

Try taking a magnet and pushing the two similarly charged ends together that might force the paricles away. I never did good in science class but that would be my attempt to resolve this problem.

 

[C&R]

Try taking a magnet and pushing the two similarly charged ends together that might force the paricles away. I never did good in science class but that would be my attempt to resolve this problem.

That would only resolve the problem until it occurs next time. I need to get a new one. Its a flaw in the design. Apparently someone that posted a product review at Cabelas.com also ran into the same problem:

<TABLE class=BVReviewDisplay cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%">Lost my net, July 24, 2007
By TheDog from Colorado


</TD></TR><TR><TD class=BVcontent>"Release would pick up rocks and debris off the ground on the magnetic face. This made the magnet loose strength. I attached it to my float tube with an extra check cord in case it came off, and it did often, luckly I had the backup check cord. When I fished a small river it only stayed attached for a short period before I found myself net-less, it was a problem from the second I attached it to my net."
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[theartoflee]

C+R its a magnet I woud think you would have the same issue with most if not all magnetic net holders. Perhaps you want to go old school and use one of the larger zingers designed to hold nets.

Good luck!

 

[C&R]

C+R its a magnet I woud think you would have the same issue with most if not all magnetic net holders. Perhaps you want to go old school and use one of the larger zingers designed to hold nets.

Good luck!

Without being too scientific, the flaw exists because the magnets (which are reflective and silver in color) are enclosed in a housing (the black part you see in the photo) which contains a hairline gap between it and the magnet. I've seen other magnetic releases that have no housing around the magnet like the Orvis one. I was just wondering if anyone had this same issue and found a magnetic release that they really liked.

 

[Corndog]

C+R its a magnet I woud think you would have the same issue with most if not all magnetic net holders. Perhaps you want to go old school and use one of the larger zingers designed to hold nets.

Good luck!

Nope Wylie,

I have/had 3 net magnets. One from Orvis, one from Gander Mountain, and one from Ramsey's. Don't know the brand, but the one from Ramsey's fell apart. The magnet literally decentigated. The other two are older and fine.

Cdog

 

[C&R]

I'd get the Orvis one but its backordered until June 15th which is just about when I stop fishing for trout.

 

[theartoflee]

I have one from Orvis and have experenced the same issue you speak of.

 

[Drossi]

I have the one from Orvis (insert collective gasp). Never had any issues with it in the 3 years I've owned it. It also comes with a safety cord in case the magnet either doesn't connect properly or fails. I'm guessing it probably only has a limited shelf life but then again my zinger finally fell apart after 15 years.

 

[C&R]

Just got my hands on the Orvis net release. Looks like this is going to do the job just fine. Even has a coiled safety cord in case of accidental release.

 

[Corndog]

Just got my hands on the Orvis net release. Looks like this is going to do the job just fine. Even has a coiled safety cord in case of accidental release.

Orvis prices are pretty high, but sometimes it's best just to bite the bullet. You usually get your moneys worth.

Cdog

 

[Hllywd76]

Simple solution I use to get magnetic particles off my magnetic nut driver bits. Simple and cheap. Use an RTV silicone and put a lump on the magnet covering the particles. when it dries peel off the RTV and the particles it picked up. I save many a 5$ bit this way. good luck.

KG

 

[khuhner]

Looking for recommendation on a magnetic net release....

I use the Rose Creek Net Release:
Cabela's -- Rose Creek Net Release

It works very well and doesnt slip.

Kurt

 

[Burtbords149]

I use a magnetic release I bought from Davis' Sport Shop on 17 in Sloatsburg, it's just over the border. It was an impulse buy and it's one of my best buys of the year.

 

[Andy]

Drossi: I'm envious that you get 15 years out of a zinger. I rarely get more than a week! In fact, I presently have three of Orvis's best plastic-coated cable zingers which are broken and I can't figure out how to take them apart. And I've returned lots of others which were replaced by the selling dealers. One of the replacements only lasted 3 days! I now try to only buy the ones which I can pop open and re-wind with new braided saltwater line or old fly line. The Simms plastic springs are good and last forever.

 

[onemorecast]

I had something to say about magnetic net releases when this thread first came up and forgot to post.

I have this Springbrook style release except it's green and came with an older style plastic coiled shock cord. The cord broke the second or third time I used it. It looks like they've updated their cord since.

However the magnet design is easy to clean and I never had my net fall off. The gravel is easily removed with my fingers before hooking it back up. As opposed to the orientation in the below photo, I use the convex portion on the net and the concave on the D-ring. The gravel is easier to remove from the convex portion and unless you are in the habit of lying down on the stream bottom, that's the half that picks up the gravel.

This magnet is strong - I can't tell you how many times I've been glued to my truck after taking off the net.

 

[Bamboozle]

I hardly ever carry a net but when I do I favor the collapsible type that are carried in a pocket or pouch but I have fiddled with those magnetic releases and figured out a way to make them hold even better.

First of all a really simple way to keep them clean is with Mortile Caulk (hardware store) or Elmer's Poster Putty, (Staples or even the supermarket). Both are sticky putty materials that when pushed on to gritty magnets will pickup the grit. Years of racing HO slot cars taught me that trick.

All of those magnetic releases have great straight line pull resistance but can fail rather easily if bent to the side. If you look at Onemorecast's photo, you will notice that one half of the magnetic holder has a extended sleeve.

What I did to my magnetic release to make it hold even better was find some brass tubing that fits OVER the magnetic holder. In my case I found some at a hardware store that fit PERFECTLY. After that I cut a piece so that the total length of tubing was equal to the total length of the release when put together; less the top protrusions where the split rings are attached.

Then using Barge Cement I glued the piece of brass tubing to one half of the magnetic release, the half with the extended sleeve. Once dry it will pull apart just fine but the accidental disconnections that happen when the thing would get bent in half are eliminated entirely because of the extra brass sleeve.

On the subject of retractors; I must be lucky because I have some Orvis jobs that are 10+ years old. I have redone the end connection a few times but they still zing fine.

If you want a SUPER retractor suitable for nets, wading staffs and small children check out Gear Keeper. I can't post a link but if you Google Gear Keeper you will see what they offer. I know Cabela's sells ONE type but there are LOTS of options out there that offer super strength and many different attachment methods.

If you can find a dealer you will see what I mean.

Hope this helps.

 

[Burtbords149]

I have this same exact retractor and it works like a charm every time. Very convenient if you pull out your net prematurely and don't want it dangling right in front of you.