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I usually use my pencil magnet (looks like a knurled metal pencil with a magnet where the eraser would be and has a pocket clip like pens have) and I use 10 ga. house wire (or any very stiff solid wire --- leave the insulation on for a better grip) to wrap thru the pocket clip and then numerous times around the metal pencil (so as not to lose it too) and a loop at the holding end. I have a whole spool of it so I can cut off any length for the fishing job at hand (I also use it for many other things like holding up brake calipers when replacing the pads, etc.). With this I can successfully go fishing for anything magnetic that I drop anywhere because I can keep bending it to slightly deviate the angle on each attempt.
[This message has been edited by tog (edited 12-02-2000).]
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