This isn't the best season for this activity but has anyone ever tried this?

I've seen quite a few videos about this subject in other locations and they usually just find junk but there's always the possibility of finding some interesting or valuable historical artifact.

This is the first time I've seen someone attach a video camera to the rope to see what's near the magnet. A light might help too. The water is surprisingly clear until the mud is disturbed. Grappling hooks are sometimes used to retrieve nonferrous objects. Gloves are necessary. A crowbar might help.


Magnet Fishing in Downtown Detroit

In today's video we're in Downtown Detroit on the riverfront magnet fishing. We also tried out some underwater shots with a go pro and found some unexpected items at the bottom of the Detroit River....