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 PJ Martin |
Magnetic Hook Cases |
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Posts: 770 (28/10/06 02:44) |
There are a few cases for hooks out on the market that have magnetic bases in them. Obviously, these are a good way of retaining hooks in an orderly fashion but I'm a bit aprehensive as to whether a magnetised hook could put off a fish?
Has anyone any experiences or thoughts on this subject? |
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Mike W |
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Posts: 815 (28/10/06 07:19) |
Maybe it attracts them
 .I can't see how it can have any effect. As far as I am aware, most fish don't use any electro-magnetic 'systems'. I'm ready to be corrected though  regards Mike W |
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gudgeonowl |
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Posts: 498 (28/10/06 07:56) |
I believe Mike Wilson (of the WBC/Thames thread) went down the electro-magnetic road when fishing Savay in the 70,s. I think I,m correct in saying he used glass/crystal chandelier pieces as casting weights, in order to alleviate any possible electrical fields that may put the fish off !
Nothing to do with hook cases, but maybe he,ll look in and let us know his thoughts. Time spent in recconnaissance is seldom wasted....
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lebrab |
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Posts: 57 (28/10/06 08:36) |
Hi, many moons ago I was told that magnetic hook boxes had a tendancy to make the hooks rust (!) Dunno if that's true mind..
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BarbelCrazy |
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Posts: 358 (28/10/06 09:43) |
I use one and had no problems with my catch rate or hooks rusting. I just pit a few grains of rice in each compartment to absorb any moisture. Works a treat.
Lewis 
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PJ Martin |
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Posts: 770 (28/10/06 13:43) |
Some good replies so far guys, thanks for that. I know we often think that things we do can have an adverse affect on our catch rate but seeing as the hooks do become magnetised, I tought it was well worth exploring the question.
I am sure there must be one of those little demagnetiser tools around somewhere anyway. |
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Young Dave Burr |
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Posts: 564 (28/10/06 17:53) |
I've been using magnetic hook boxes for years and I catch plenty of fish, I don't think that any of the hooks have become magnetised as a result of being stored in the box anyway.
As for rusting, put a couple of grains of rice in each compartment to draw any moisture away from the metal, job done. |
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PAULBROM |
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Posts: 146 (29/10/06 18:27) |
I use a double sided one it's great,no problems with catching or spilling expensive hooks on the bank either.
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Slip59 |
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Posts: 419 (29/10/06 22:18) |
My understanding is that one of the reasons coated leads were developed was to avoid the potential electro-magnetic charge which could develop between (I think) hook and lead. I have to say that much as I also love carp and (some) carp anglers I thinks its one of those 'b*ll*cks theories' developed by people sat in their bivvies with too much time on their hands!
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