- Dec 20, 2020
- 2,390
- 3,975
- Detector(s) used
- Nokta Legend, Predator Phoenix Shovel
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
First in a lifetime hunt for me to the Caribbean.
I am landlocked here in KC but as I've gotten deeper into this hobby, beach and water hunting have become a draw. I'd had pretty good luck with dry sand hunting on Florida beaches, finding at least one gold every trip. But those hunts are few and far between, usually once per year. I rarely waded in to the water because I didn't trust what I was hearing on my machine.
In April, my bride and I celebrated our 20th anniversary in the Caribbean. I took my pulse dive and a snorkel (along with the dry sand equipment) and wouldn't you know, I swung\swam over 2 pieces of gold jewelry.
Shortly after we returned, I lucked into an invite for a 10 day Caribbean hunt. While it was busting my travel budget, we made the plunge and booked airfare, accommodations etc. I'd seen so many videos with water hunters using the Blu3 Nemo and had seriously considered it. This pushed me over the edge and I got the Nemo with an extra battery, weight belt, dive mask and the underwater headphones for the Legend. (note: anyone considering the Nemo or any other hookah diving, take the safety course seriously)
So I practiced in the neighbor's pool with the Nemo and the Legend and a pinpointer. Satisfied that I at least had a layman's understanding of the system, June 19th we flew way south.
There was a pretty steep learning curve trying to manage all the new systems underwater, but after a few dives it became easier. By day 4, I was hunting target for target with the rest of the group and I am thrilled with the result. Finding targets swimming the ocean floor was worth every penny. What surprised me was how beautiful, serene, and breathtaking the underwater environment is. What an amazing freedom to swim with sea life, in their own habitat, breathing underwater, leaving the ocean cleaner than we found it and getting the good stuff too. Experiencing this for the first time at 62 is something I will always cherish.
Whadifind?
1 Vintage J Boss pocket watch case gold filled
1 Women's gold ring 14K
1 Men's gold wedding ring 14K
1 Men's platinum wedding ring 950
1 Men's tungsten ring
1 Men's stainless ring
1 Silver chain
1 Silver earring
1 Rosie
Half dozen pair of sunglasses, tons of bling, dozens of foreign coins, at least 50 fishing weights, and 2 bushel baskets full of trash.
We'll be taking a family vacation to Florida in the fall. You can bet I'll be water hunting this time!
Thanks for peeking at my goodies and HH. Peace out.
I am landlocked here in KC but as I've gotten deeper into this hobby, beach and water hunting have become a draw. I'd had pretty good luck with dry sand hunting on Florida beaches, finding at least one gold every trip. But those hunts are few and far between, usually once per year. I rarely waded in to the water because I didn't trust what I was hearing on my machine.
In April, my bride and I celebrated our 20th anniversary in the Caribbean. I took my pulse dive and a snorkel (along with the dry sand equipment) and wouldn't you know, I swung\swam over 2 pieces of gold jewelry.
Shortly after we returned, I lucked into an invite for a 10 day Caribbean hunt. While it was busting my travel budget, we made the plunge and booked airfare, accommodations etc. I'd seen so many videos with water hunters using the Blu3 Nemo and had seriously considered it. This pushed me over the edge and I got the Nemo with an extra battery, weight belt, dive mask and the underwater headphones for the Legend. (note: anyone considering the Nemo or any other hookah diving, take the safety course seriously)
So I practiced in the neighbor's pool with the Nemo and the Legend and a pinpointer. Satisfied that I at least had a layman's understanding of the system, June 19th we flew way south.
There was a pretty steep learning curve trying to manage all the new systems underwater, but after a few dives it became easier. By day 4, I was hunting target for target with the rest of the group and I am thrilled with the result. Finding targets swimming the ocean floor was worth every penny. What surprised me was how beautiful, serene, and breathtaking the underwater environment is. What an amazing freedom to swim with sea life, in their own habitat, breathing underwater, leaving the ocean cleaner than we found it and getting the good stuff too. Experiencing this for the first time at 62 is something I will always cherish.
Whadifind?
1 Vintage J Boss pocket watch case gold filled
1 Women's gold ring 14K
1 Men's gold wedding ring 14K
1 Men's platinum wedding ring 950
1 Men's tungsten ring
1 Men's stainless ring
1 Silver chain
1 Silver earring
1 Rosie
Half dozen pair of sunglasses, tons of bling, dozens of foreign coins, at least 50 fishing weights, and 2 bushel baskets full of trash.
We'll be taking a family vacation to Florida in the fall. You can bet I'll be water hunting this time!
Thanks for peeking at my goodies and HH. Peace out.
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Never been married this long before!
