Why didn't I think of this earlier?

[roberts618]

My wife sews quite a bit. It is a common problem for sewers to loose or drop their pins or needles. They sell at sewing stores a very nice powerful magnet with a plastic handle on it. I have used my wife's magnet several times to sweep the carpet to locate hooks I have dropped. Has worked everytime so far.

[maodiver]

I like this one, because there are 4" of magnets. Also don't have to bend over to find the hook (embedded in my knee when I got down on the floor) I would never find the size 22s I am tying now. Plus, I can sweep with greater surface area

[ROR-EYE]

Rookie said "The ones they use to jump start pacemakers. FREE"
LOL!!

[fivedials]

doesnt anybody get down on their hands and knees, bent over and running their hand over the carpet anymore

I do! But I guess that is why I type so slowly. My right hand really hurts.

[EdD]

doesnt anybody get down on their hands and knees, bent over and running their hand over the carpet anymore

Naw, my bare feet are MUCH faster at finding hooks than that.

Ed

[jeffnles1]

Naw, my bare feet are MUCH faster at finding hooks than that.

Ed

I bet my wife's bare feet are even faster than your bare feet.

Don't ask me how I know that my wife's bare feet are fast and efficient hook finders.

Jeff

[Eight Thumbs]

Naw, my bare feet are MUCH faster at finding hooks than that.

Ed

Don't you crush the hackle hackle on finished flies that way? 8T

[FISHN50]

I have an old Magnetic Antenna from the C.B. days & I just sweep this along the carpet. It's plenty strong enough to pick up hooks & stuff & I don't have to bend over ,what with the long antenna....

[Normand]

I use a cow magnet. The ones they put in a cow's stomach to trap bits of metal.

Brad

how do you get the cow in the house?

[ducksterman]

how do you get the cow in the house?

Very good