Mainers are pulling heaps of metal trash out of waterways by ‘fishing’ with magnets

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 10, 2021

Tossing a strong magnet into the water to see what metal objects you pull out is more than a hobby gaining in popularity. It’s also a way to clean up waterways. The practice is known as magnet fishing and it’s been getting a boost thanks to social media attention. Lewiston’s Colt Busch has been magnet fishing for about three years. “I will basically magnet fish anywhere,” Busch said. “I’m trying to do my part to clean up what man made dirty to Mother Earth. She’s been so good to me and I’m trying to give it back to her.”