Frequently Asked Questions

Yes and no. Virtually any strong magnet could be used but the chances of success will be a lot less. For effective magnet fishing, you need a 360 neodymium magnet which is both heavy and powerful. This type of magnet pulls on all sides, so you will find much more and that’s the point, right? All magnets sold by Bondi Magnets are 360 neodymium magnets made especially for magnet fishing. 

Read more about the different types of magnets.

At Bondi Magnets, we offer a range of magnets for all levels of magnet fishing enthusiasts:

• The Nugget: Perfect for beginners keen to explore.
• The Jackpot: A versatile magnet suitable for enthusiasts of all levels.
• The Bondi Gold: The magnet of choice for Bondi Treasure Hunter himself.
• The El Dorado: The heavy-duty option for experienced magnet fishers looking to up their game.
• The Holy Moly: The most extreme magnet available for magnet fishing to uncover the deepest and heaviest objects. Only for highly experienced magnet fishers.

Still not sure which to pick? Check out our upcoming Magnet Quiz to determine which magnet is best for you. 

Magnet Fishing magnets are a very specific type of magnet. The reason we started Bondi Magnets is because our partner Bondi Treasure Hunter received hundreds of messages from people being disappointed after purchasing a cheap fishing magnet online. Most magnets are just normal magnets that are often sold as magnets for magnet fishing. Don’t waste your time buying a ‘cheap’ magnet as you will only end up like the hundreds of other disappointed people who can’t find anything with their magnet. 

All Bondi Magnets equipment and magnets are specifically made for magnet fishing. Our partner and professional magnet fisher Bondi Treasure Hunter has tested all magnets so you can be sure you have the best genuine magnet fishing magnet at the best possible price. 

360º magnets pull on all sides of the magnet, which makes it very versatile and perfect for magnet fishing. Neodymium is a rare-earth-metal which is the best material to make magnets from. Neodymium magnets guarantee a strong and constant pulling force without getting weaker over time. In combination, a 360º neodymium magnet is the strongest and most versatile magnet you could use for magnet fishing. 

All Bondi Magnets are made for magnet fishing so they are extremely strong. Our strongest magnet is only suitable for the real magnet fishing pro’s. The Holy Moly magnet is no joke! We did our best to keep even the most experienced magnet fishers excited when we designed our Holy Moly magnet. This magnet is one of the strongest magnet fishing magnets in the world. But mind you, stronger isn't always better.

Not always. Of course the stronger the magnet, the more treasures it can pull from the bottom, and the better it holds onto your catch once you pull it out. But stronger magnets also pull quicker towards metal objects you might not want to catch. Try pulling the El Dorado off a metal bridge, that’s quite a workout!

If you are magnet fishing around large metal objects or unknown waters it’s better to start with a smaller magnet and work your way up. Other times you might know the spot well and want to start using the biggest magnet you have, knowing it wont get stuck. Bigger magnets are great to get items stuck deep in the mud, or even things that are missed by other magnet fishers. You want to enjoy your hobby so it’s good to stick within your comfort zone, especially when starting out. A good all rounder magnet we recommend for adults beginning a new hobby, is the Jackpot magnet. 

To define the strength of a magnet, we use the words ‘direct pulling force’ and ‘combined pulling force’. The direct pulling force is how strong the magnet pulls on one side of the magnet. Since 360º magnets pull on all sides, the direct pulling force is not a perfect indication of its power. With the combined pulling force, we calculate  the pulling force on all sides of the magnet into one sum. The combined pulling force is therefore the best indicator of a 360º magnet’s strength.

The kg / lbs of a magnet describes how strong the magnet pulls in laboratory conditions with all sides of the magnet combined. This doesn’t mean that you’ll be towing up 1000kg treasures with a 1000kg magnet. What we catch is often stuck in the mud and/or rusted over so the magnet won’t attach as what it could on clean metal. And most often you catch items with one or two sides of the the magnet rather than all sides. So the higher advertised strength of the magnet just means that there's a better chance of pulling heavier things out of the water. Bondi Magnets are all made for magnet fishing so no matter what size you choose, you can be sure that it’s going to work great.

Of course you can catch a lot of treasures with just your magnet. But you can also have a lot of fun using your grappling hook. You can catch some amazing non-magnetic things like jackets and handbags using a grappling hook, so it’s definitely worth getting one. Also when it comes to the big catches like bikes and safes, you and your magnet might need some help. The grappling hook allows two people to pull on an object at the same time, making it much easier to lift heavy objects out of the water. Bondi Magnets heavy-duty ropes have a carabiner on each end, so if the magnet is attached to something, just loop the grappling hook through the carabiner at the other end of the rope to double your pulling power.

We engineered Bondi Magnets protective covers to be as thin as possible while still giving the proper protection. This way you won’t notice any difference between using the magnet with or without a cover. Besides this, the bottom of the magnet is still exposed while using the cover. Our covers are included for free with every Bondi Magnet so you have no reason not to protect your magnet. 

Your climbing rope will probably be strong enough to pull your finds out of the water. Though because of how most climbing ropes are made, you will have a soaking wet rope and possibly knots that are in there forever. Bondi Magnet ropes are specially designed for magnet fishing with carabiners on both ends to quickly attach magnets on one end and to secure your rope off on the other end. It also makes swapping a magnet over to the grappling hook a breeze. Our Heavy Duty ropes are made to be water repellent and easy to untie, even after a full day in the water. 

Neodymium magnets are extremely powerful, and at the same time fragile. This is why all our magnets come pre-assembled with the golden protective cover. The protective cover reduces impact on the magnet, lowering the chance of chipping. However, if your magnet hit something hard, it might still chip. This wont affect its magnetic strength though, it’s normal to have some chips after some time using the magnet.

Your magnet is pre-assembled for your convenience, this means the golden protective cover is already on your magnet. Its the gold coloured outer layer of your magnet. 

All our magnets include:

• Golden Bondi Magnet Cover
• Durable Waterproof Gloves
• Bondi Extra Tough XL Bucket
• Foam Travel Cover
• Pre-assembled
• Loctite

Besides this we recommend to get at least one of our heavy duty ropes, tso you can directly start magnet fishing. To be ready for the biggest finds, add a grappling hook to your order. In this case, you'd best opt for a budget-friendly kit.

If you order the complete kit you’ll have everything you need to get started. All our kits include: 

• A 360º magnet of your choice
• 3-point grappling hook
• Heavy Duty Rope 10mm
• Golden Bondi magnet cover
• Durable waterproof gloves
• Bondi Extra Tough XL Bucket
• Loctite to secure your magnet
• Foam travel cover

Adding merchandise to our website is high on our list! Keep an eye on the website for updates or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about new merch. 

If you want to take your magnet with you on your travels, we advice you to contact your airline as they all have different rules and regulations. If you receive the go-ahead, make sure to pack your magnet in the original box with protective cover to minimise the magnetic attraction. 

No tools are needed to apply the Loctite. Simply apply the adhesive on the nut and it’ll seep down between the nut and bolt, securing it in place.