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MAGNETIC FISHING [1 record]

Record 1 2021-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Hobbies (General)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

Searching in outdoor waters for ferromagnetic objects available to [recover] with a strong neodymium magnet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Passe-temps (Généralités)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
CONT

Il s'agit d'attraper les objets métalliques contenus dans les cours d'eau, plans d'eau ou fleuves, à l'aide d'une corde lestée d'un aimant surpuissant pouvant tracter plusieurs centaines de kilos. En ce point la pêche à l'aimant se rapproche de la détection de métaux enfouis dans le sol.

Spanish

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