When you think of fishing, you usually have the hunt for fish and other water creatures in mind. The captured animals should then be tasty prepared and eaten.
But in addition to this classic form of fishing, there are also other variants – and these include the so-called Magnet fishing (or magnet fishing).
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Infobox: The legal situation in Germany is controversial. It has not been finally clarified whether the actual act of magnet fishing is illegal or just taking away found objects.
Definition – what is magnet fishing?
Magnet fishing does not use commercially available fishing lines and hooks to catch fish.
Instead, be on strong lines powerful magnets with a high adhesive force appropriate, with the help of all sorts metal objects from different taken out of water should be.
Such magnets are also referred to, among other things, as search magnets, recovery magnets and super magnets.
The meaning behind it
For most people, magnet fishing may seem odd at first, as many fail to understand the value of the metal objects that still lie dormant at the bottom of many bodies of water.
But in addition to all sorts of worthless stuff, there are also some potentially valuable loot can be found on appropriate “fishing tours”. And of course there is also the possibility of hidden treasure (such as ancient coins) that could mean relatively lavish financial gains.
Admittedly, the number of such treasures at the bottom of many bodies of water is far from high.
Despite this, magnet fishing can be a worthwhile experience in many cases because the The amount of «prey» to be expected is quite high compared to conventional fishing on each trip – even if the range of loot ranges from quite interesting objects (like old military badges) to completely uninteresting pieces (like rusty nails).
In addition, the surprise effect a great entertainment factor for many passionate magnet anglers. While normal fishing for living aquatic creatures has always been enough information about which fish are at home in the respective body of water, things look completely different with magnet fishing.
Since practically no one can say which pieces of metal and how many have sunk into which bodies of water over time, the prey when magnet fishing is basically absolute coincidence every time – completely independent of which lake, river, pond or stretch of sea it is.
Special finds
In the meantime, magnet anglers all over the world have already made very impressive finds. The media once reported on a magnet angler who already Pistols, batonsand even one small safe fetched from a river.
However, some finds can dangerous situations worry, since the possibility can never be ruled out that in a body of water still old bombs and grenades from WWII lay.
Especially from the perspective When using a magnet fisherman, it is often very difficult to tell whether you have something hanging on the magnet that could explode. For this reason, in scenarios of uncertainty about the find, the Ordnance Disposal Service be switched on.
The legal situation
In the Federal Republic is magnet fishing although not strictly forbiddenhowever apply in the different regulations in each federal state about it.
While in some federal states no special permit is required for magnet fishing, in other federal states this practice is even a criminal offense.
Furthermore, individual communities, municipalities and cities can also set their own regulations for magnet fishing. The regulations on this topic in the respective federal states are listed in detail below.
Baden-Wuerttemberg
Even if it’s in Baden-Württemberg no special permit required there, it is highly recommended to check with the competent before magnet fishing monument office to inform about where this fishing method is allowed and where not.
Bavaria
Same regulations as in Baden-Württembergonly that in Bavaria meadows and in forests any excavation for objects (and their salvage) is prohibited.
Berlin
In the capital is magnet fishing neither allowed nor forbidden. However, it is not particularly welcome.
This is mainly because in Berlin during the Second World War comparatively many bombs and grenades rained down, some of which could definitely still be lying on the bottoms of many of the capital’s lakes and rivers.
Brandenburg
Basically same regulations as in Berlin. In case of doubt, appropriate inquiries should simply be made from the state office be caught up.
Bremen
In Bremen this is magnet fishing basically forbidden everywhere
Hamburg
In Hamburg it is not only forbidden, but also one administrative offence. Here, this procedure provides a “special use subject to approval”. Therefore, for magnet fishing, the express permission of the water body owner necessary.
Hesse
Here’s one for magnet fishing official permission necessary. In addition, the respective body of water must be officially approved by the checked by the upper water authority so that potential dangers (e.g. from wartime grenades) can be completely ruled out.
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
A There is no ban here eitherhowever, to use a metal detector from the approval from the highest monument protection authority be granted.
Lower Saxony
Also in Lower Saxony must for the Use of metal detectors requires a permit be caught up. Furthermore, the magnet fishermen must in advance Theory and practical courses on the subject (and be able to prove it afterwards).
North Rhine-Westphalia
Magnet fishing is one in NRW administrative offence. If you still want to search for metal objects with the appropriate equipment, you have to send this project to the responsible office report, and a corresponding permit be able to show.
Rhineland-Palatinate
In this federal state, you also need one for magnet fishing permit be granted.
Saarland
This type of fishing is also in the Saarland subject to approval. The State Monuments Office issues the necessary document.
Saxony
Magnet fishing can also be done in Saxony not without permission execute legally. However, here this permission is granted by the respective Fisheries Officer granted.
And it must be checked beforehand whether the coveted scrap on the bottom of the water has already arrived habitat for animals has become.
Saxony-Anhalt
This state is one of the few that Totally ban magnet fishing. Here are the potential dangers for doing so only special permits displayed.
Schleswig Holstein
Also here is this practice entirely prohibited. Anyone who wants to use an appropriate rod for magnet fishing needs both one special permitas well as the Permission of the landowner.
State waters are excluded even before these special case regulations.
Thuringia
Magnet fishing also provides one here offense dar, and can with lush fines and imprisonment be punished. In addition, also in Thuringia for Exceptional cases require approval from the responsible monument protection office necessary.