Yet another vote for the John-N and PT method. The bag doesn't catch on the bushes or drag in the water and the cord is out of the way too. The magnets are strong, but the net frame is stronger, no fear of breaking it (even my older, cheaper one). It takes a little practice to bring the magnet back together - the trick is to learn where your hand must be near your bum for the top of the net to be near the magnet (ymmv).