Quote Originally Posted by Cricketcage View Post
Don't want to threadjack too much, but I was having trouble seeing the line and tying knots in 2 lb. test the last time I went out and ordered a pair of 2.5X magnifiers (Orvis Flip Focal) that I've pinned on my hat brim. Haven't used them on the lake yet, but tried them here at the house after I spooled up my new rod the other day and they worked to help me see the line and the hook eye much easier.

As for mini magnets, I haven't tried them. I do often fish with 1/64th oz black beetles and catch a lot of good brim on them, so I imagine a mini magnet would do likewise. The regular size Trout Magnet has been working so well though I'm not sure I care to try any other size.
A pair of cheaters can help a lot. I have progressives on my glasses so I Have good magnification. I also use Stren 2lb crappie and wild trout 3lb in high vis and without the viz I wouldn’t have a prayer. The fish in my local stream don’t seem to mind high viz.
Bob