Choosing the Right Magnet for Magnet Fishing

Choosing the right magnet is one of the most exciting parts of starting your magnet fishing adventure. Whether you’re a total beginner, a weekend explorer, or a hardcore treasure hunter, the magnet you pick can make a huge difference in what you pull from the water.

If you're brand new, make sure to also check out our Ultimate Beginner’s Guide for everything you need to know to get started.

Let’s break down every Bondi Magnets 360° magnet and help you find your perfect match.

Quick Answer: Which Magnet Should I Buy?

🟢 Magnet fishing with kids or family? → The Nugget
🔵 Adult beginner who wants the best all-rounder? → The Jackpot
🟠 Beginner but want serious power? → Bondi Gold
🔴 Experienced & fishing deep or busy spots? → El Dorado
⚫ Extreme pro chasing massive finds? → Holy Moly

👉 You can’t go wrong: all Bondi Magnets are 360° and built for real treasure hunting.

Why 360° Magnets Are the Best Choice

At Bondi Magnets, we only sell 360° magnets because they attract metal from all sides, not just the bottom.
That means:

• More finds per throw

• Better chances of catching items hidden in mud

• Stronger hold from any angle
  

Simply put: 360° magnets help you find more treasure.

The Bondi Magnets Lineup: Find your perfect match

🧲 The Nugget Magnet

Weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lbs
Pull Power: 760 kg / 1680 lbs

Best for:
✔ Kids
✔ Families
✔ Absolute beginners
✔ Anyone who wants a small but crazy-strong magnet

The Nugget is our smallest magnet, but this thing is a beast! It easily pulls up:

• Money boxes

• Tools

• Coins

• Fishing gear

• Small bikes

And we’ve even seen it lift adult bikes and smaller safes without breaking a sweat.

👉 Perfect starter magnet for kids & families
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If you’re magnet fishing with kids, check out our Magnet Fishing With Kids tips.

🧲 The Jackpot Magnet 

Weight: 1.4 kg / 3 lbs
Pull Power: 1080 kg / 2380 lbs

Best for:
✔ Adult beginners
✔ Anyone who wants power + easy handling
✔ Perfect all-round magnet

The Jackpot is the magnet most beginners go for and for good reason. It’s extremely strong, feels great to use, and isn’t too heavy to manage. Perfect for pulling up:

• Bikes & e-bikes

• Tools

• Safes

• Scrap metal

If you want the best balance of power, control, and fun, this is it.

👉 Our #1 recommendation for beginners
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🧲 The Bondi Gold Magnet 

Weight: 2 kg / 4.4 lbs
Pull Power: 1460 kg / 3220 lbs

Best for:
✔ Strong beginners
✔ Ambitious treasure hunters
✔ Experienced magnet fishers

The Bondi Gold is Bondi Treasure Hunter’s go-to magnet, the one he’s used for years in his videos. It’s incredibly powerful and perfect for:

• Safes

• Scooters

• Heavy bikes

• Deep-buried finds

If you want a magnet that will keep you entertained for years, choose this one.

👉 Serious power without going extreme
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🧲 The El Dorado Magnet

Weight: 2.6 kg / 5.7 lbs
Pull Power: 1600 kg / 3530 lbs

Best for:
✔ Pros
✔ Heavily-fished locations
✔ Deep mud spots
✔ Hardcore treasure hunters

Built for raw power, the El Dorado sinks deep into mud and reaches items lighter magnets can’t. Ideal for spots where many magnet fishers have already been.

⚠️ Not recommended for beginners: this magnet can get stuck if you don’t know what you’re doing.

👉 Built for experienced treasure hunters
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🧲 The Holy Moly Magnet (Extreme Pro Only)

Weight: 3.75 kg / 8.3 lbs
Pull Power: 1800 kg / 3970 lbs

Best for:
✔ Extreme professionals
✔ Recovering massive finds
✔ Heavy duty treasure hunting

The Holy Moly is not a toy. It’s extremely strong and very heavy. Only use it if you’re experienced and confident.

Perfect for:

• Motorbikes

• Large safes

• Heavy industrial metal

👉 Extreme power for extreme finds
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What Comes With Your Magnet?

Every magnet includes:

• A golden protective cover

• A bucket

• Waterproof gloves

If you want everything you need for magnet fishing in one go, grab a Complete Kit, which includes:

• Magnet of your choice

• Strong rope with carabiners on both ends
  

• Golden protective cover

• XL extra-tough bucket

• Waterproof gloves

• Grappling hook

• Foam travel cover

👉 Best value for beginners
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Which Magnet Should You Buy? (Quick Chart)

What can you find with these magnets?

All Bondi Magnets can pull up:

• Bikes (kids to adult)

• Tools

• Money boxes

• Fishing gear

• Coins

• Safes
  

• Motorbike parts

• Historic metal objects

Heavier magnets (El Dorado & Holy Moly) can also extract items buried deep in thick mud.

Pro Magnet Fishing Tips 

To keep your magnet in top condition and get the most out of every session:

✔ Let your magnet and rope air-dry before storing
✔ Always rinse with fresh water after saltwater use
✔ Try multiple throws in one spot before moving on
✔ Rusty finds usually mean you’re in a good area
✔ Scrap metal can be taken to a dealer for extra cash
✔ If you find valuables or personal items, try to return them

These simple magnet fishing tips help beginners avoid common mistakes and protect their magnet fishing gear for years.

👉 Pro tip: Using a complete magnet fishing kit makes all of this easier, especially proper rope handling, storage, and safety.

See our Magnet Fishing Kits
Read the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

Final Tip

Choosing the right magnet is the first step to finding treasure, but with a quality 360° magnet, beginners can absolutely find amazing things from day one. You just need a good magnet, a good spot, and a bit of luck.

👉 Ready to start treasure hunting?
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