First Day With First Detector!

[bryanleemc]

Okay, so a few of you gave me your viewpoint on my options on detectors. I wanted to buy a good brand without spending much. I decided on the Garrett 750. One of the local club members offered it for $150 and accepted $130.

Took my 8 year-old out to a park after school for an hour and found these. The pull tab was 4-5 inches with a very strong signal.

We were not prepared for digging. Too a plastic garden spade and the grass was as tight as carpet. Next trip will be a metal digger and buck knife.

Anyway, lots of fun, lots to learn. The pointer on the 750 works pretty well too, but I'd like to have a true pointer for in the whole...

Thanks for looking!

 

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[recondigger]

Good going on your first trip. If I was you I would buy a lesche digger they are not the cheapest but in the long run you will save money and love digging holes

Scouts out!

 

[Jeff95531]

You two are starting a tradition that could last a lifetime. You have already found something more precious than any treasure. Congrats!

 

[dirtwizard]

looks like that machine will serve you well. nabbed a nickle on your first hunt, you're doing great!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds bryanleemc.

 

[strateloss]

Great first time out! Buy the Lesche digger, you can find one on ebay for around 36 bucks, great tool that's worth every penny!

 

[ivan salis]

its a start --you found money first time out

 

[Subterranean]

Some tips from an old guy to help you along your new adventure. Invest in the Lesche digging tool. Also re-purpose one of your old long, straight-tipped screwdrivers as a picking tool by rounding off the tip (making it dull so you won't scratch metal items.) Get a good set of cloth and rubber gloves to save your skin. Invest in a nice pouch of thick canvas or leather to hold your small tools and finds. Invest in a pin-pointer, preferably a Garrett's. With this "kit" you will be a pro and enjoy the hobby even more. Happy Hunting and keep posting your finds. Sub

 

[bryanleemc]

Thanks everyone! I stated using an old buck knife I have. Great for cutting the plug. I don't think there is any problem using them in public parks.

 

[Petrie502]

Hey man whats up glad to hear u have taken interest In our hobby, were glad to have you! Listen you know by now if you like it or not, if you do and u know you will continue to metal detect, do these things!! 1) get on ebay buy a lesche digger, 2) buy a nice used or new garrett pro pointer pin pointer these two things are really a must to be practical yes there's cheaper hand trowels BUT THEY WILL BEND AND YOU WILL REPLACE THEM! So don't waste your time get on ebay and find a nice lesche for 40 bucks! U can find very nice pro pointers shipped on this site for usually 85 to 100 bucks shipped try to hold out for a better deal or make someone an offer in the classifieds on this site! As far as gloves I use tight fitting mecanix gloves from auto zone or advanced or oreillys!! The brand is mechanix they are nice! Until you find a nice finds and trash pouch go to lowes or Home Depot and buy you a couple 2 pocket nail holders! They work great and there like 90 cents!! Any questions feel free to ask me!!

 

[Rockfshr]

Congratulations, nice start to a great hobby

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Bryan nice start and that pull tab type means you are in a good area for finding old coins. It sounded of strongly most likely because it had a full halo built up over many years. Also I see much good advice in the thread here on the Lesche diggerand the Pro-Pointer very good accessories, accept no substitutes.

 

[digman]

Good luck and always use a coil cover !

 

[AnnieF]

Consider a tool belt you can hang your digger and your pro pointer on, along with a pouch and anything else you might want to have (like extra batteries! you're always a mile from your car when the 'tector dies!) or water, or your cell phone or a compass... Sounds like you're starting out GREAT and bound to become addicted! How wonderful to have your son as a hunting buddy!

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[AnnieF]

Good luck and always use a coil cover !

Why?

 

[BadM0nkey]

Great start.

I use this digger. I got it for under $10 at Home Depot. It is not so fancy as the Lesche but works great for me.:

 

[mccloud39]

If you really want to get into this hobby, go on to kellycodetectors.com and buy the $150 bundle which includes the razor edge gator digger (lesche) and the garrett pro pointer. I just recieved mine and i can not explain how much they helped. Oh, wait, yeah i can! They save so much time, while making life easier for you and...spectators who are kind of iffy on this hobby. A finds pouch is also a great addition and the good thing about the bundle i previously mentioned is that both of the oieces come with well-made sheaths. Well good luck to you and HH to you and your son!

 

[Walk the dog]

I see the bug already bit you. Happy hunting, great hobby! I wish you the best of luck!