March 9, 2013
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There’s still snow on the ground here in the Northeast and the frost is still deep in the ground. The only places detectable around here are coastal beaches, so I decided to take advantage of a coastal storm we had here the other day. I pulled my detector out of … Continue reading
November 15, 2012
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Well, it’s just about that time of the year where we in the northeast clean up our detectors and put them away for the long cold winter. Those of you in the southern climes are lucky to be able to detect year round. In any case, it’s just about time … Continue reading
September 8, 2012
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I’ve got to admit, I haven’t been out in the water to detect much this year for various reasons, one being the birth of my first grandchild. She’s a real cutie! The times I have been out though, I was using my new 8″ Stealth scoop. As I’ve stated before, … Continue reading
June 24, 2012
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This is an occasional topic on the forums, but one that many would prefer not talking about. After all, it doesn’t really appear do-able to most people, seems sneaky, and some may question the legality. When doing it, you can almost feel “like a thief in the night”. Then there’s … Continue reading
May 14, 2012
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I recently received an email from a reader that I thought you all might be interested in reading. For her privacy, I have not included her name. Hello! I accidentally flushed my engagement ring down the toilet. Hours of septic camera footage, pipe cutting and wet/dry vac use was unsuccessful … Continue reading
April 30, 2012
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If you’re just starting to detect in the water, or anywhere else, you will need to have a place to store all your finds. Generally, clothing pockets are not suitable. Three pocket fanny packs are great for storing your goodies while you’re detecting. I use one of the front pockets … Continue reading
March 26, 2012
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It’s easy to miss some spots on a beach that may have good stuff if you don’t grid the area. I’ve found it helpful to drag my long handle scoop behind me or drag my foot in the beach sand as I move along to let me know where I’ve … Continue reading
March 7, 2012
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This is pretty much a re-post of one of my earlier articles, but does include a few updates. In case you or someone you know is planning to buy a metal detector for the upcoming season, I thought I’d throw in my two cents and make a few recommendations. Just … Continue reading
February 21, 2012
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Now that we’ve covered studying the swim area that you plan to detect as well as the equipment you’ll need, let’s take a practical look at actually detecting in fresh water. Detector Settings You’ve picked an overcast, uncrowded beach day, decided where you’re going to search, and you’re all suited … Continue reading
February 8, 2012
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In part 1 of this series, I discussed researching the swim area that you’re planning to detect. This time, I’m going to talk about the equipment you’ll need to successfully metal detect in fresh water. But first, full disclosure. Some of the links in the article go to my affiliate … Continue reading