Will Flaiz

Will Flaiz has been magnet fishing the rivers of the Pacific Northwest for 6 years, and what started as weekend outings on Portland's Willamette and Columbia Rivers grew into MagnetFishingIsFun.com, which he founded in 2023 and built into one of the web's most comprehensive resources for the hobby. Over those years he's pulled hundreds of items from the water — bikes, a gun, tools, a small boat anchor, crab traps, car keys, a chair, a bucket, and a lot of miscellaneous scrap — clearing metal and debris out of local waterways with every haul.

That hands-on time on the water shapes everything published here. Will's own setup has grown right alongside his experience: he started with a 500 lb magnet and now fishes with magnets up to 2,200 lb, plus a custom rig of two double-sided 2,000 lb magnets. Most of the gear he recommends he's used himself in real conditions, and where he hasn't, he draws on conversations with a wider community of experienced magnet fishers — so his picks on magnets, ropes, gloves, grappling hooks, and kits reflect what actually holds up at the water's edge, not just spec sheets. He's also written practical, location-specific guides covering all 50 U.S. states, dozens of city fishing spots, and the safety and legal questions every magnet fisher runs into before their first cast.

Will's approach pairs the thrill of the find with genuine stewardship. He's a committed environmental advocate who treats every outing as a chance to leave a waterway cleaner than he found it, and he encourages the same ethic — check local laws, get permission where it's needed, dispose of finds responsibly, and respect the habitat — across the community that's formed around the site.

Whether you're planning your first haul or chasing a personal-best find, Will shares the spots, gear, and hard-won tips to help you do it safely and responsibly. Explore his guides across MagnetFishingIsFun.com, see the latest pulls in Magnet Fishing Finds, or connect with him on X (Twitter) at @magnetfishing60.