Raingear tool trick

[8theB8]

Up here in Washington I fish in the rain alot. Raingear can be bulky to move around in, especially if you're layering clothes underneath. I have tool trays on my RT but get tired of constantly bending down to grab pliers to get hooks out of fish. I used to put my pliers in a pocket but sat down once and the pliers pushed through the pocket poking a hole.

Now, I drop a decent magnet in the front thigh pocket of my raingear and my pliers just cling to it from the outside! No risk of holes, no bending every time I catch a fish, no digging in pockets. I prefer it over using a lanyard as I find it's more secure.

[joefish]

That's a really cool idea, might just have to go find me a big ole magnet.

[richg99]

Good idea. Probably work on cold weather gear, too. Thanks for posting.

[mcdye]

That's a really cool idea, might just have to go find me a big ole magnet.

We get the magnets out of computer hard drives, they come in handy.

[bassmastermatt]

Sounds like a good tip to me! I am curious if this could perhaps be dangerous if you keep a phone in your pants pocket? Or other electronic device?

[richg99]

Hmmm, sounds like you are concerned about a magnet getting near your phone. I, also, thought that was a NO NO.

Yet, I've bought and used magnetic car phone holders for the last three or four years. I bought them for all of my kids, too. Not an issue yet on anyone's phone. Of course, the power of the magnet may be something to think about. I don't know.

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[CatFan]

Sounds like a good tip to me! I am curious if this could perhaps be dangerous if you keep a phone in your pants pocket? Or other electronic device?

Magnets don’t generally cause problems with any electronics.

[8theB8]

Hmmm, sounds like you are concerned about a magnet getting near your phone. I, also, thought that was a NO NO.

Yet, I've bought and used magnetic car phone holders for the last three or four years. I bought them for all of my kids, too. Not an issue yet on anyone's phone. Of course, the power of the magnet may be something to think about. I don't know.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

An extra magnetic phone holder is what I originally used but through the garment it just wasn't strong enough. I upped it to one I had on the boat for retrieving lost lures. I like the CPU magnet idea though! Also, put the magnet in a ziplock if you're worried about it rusting in your pocket. And remember to remove it before you wash your clothing lol.