OWK
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- Apr 26, 2014
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- Detector(s) used
- Fisher F70, F75
Garrett Pinpointer
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Well I haven't been back at metal detecting very long, but I've learned a few things that I consider worthwhile. Thought I might pass on a few observations, and maybe inspire others to do the same. Not exactly the Wisdom of Solomon coming here, but it might be useful to some. At least I'm willing to flatter myself by thinking so.
a) Craigslist and Tnet classifieds have better prices on used detectors than even Ebay (although Ebay will occasionally have a pretty good deal). Be patient, and look often.
b) I haven't found anything that digs dirt better or holds up better than Lesche. (although you can buy a damned good soil knife made by Fiskars on Ebay for 10 or 11 bucks, that is made of heavy steel, and is welded. But if you buy the Fiskars product, use a file to remove the coin-destroying/thigh-penetrating tip before taking it out in the field.
c) I went through 3 pairs of cheap modern headphones before I discovered that 70's vintage high-quality stereo headphones that are built like a battle-tank can be found on Ebay for $10-$15. They NEVER break.
d) Most detectors, and a Lesche 18" shovel, spare batteries, lunch, water, gloves, kneepads, and just about anything you want to take on a woods dig will fit comfortably in a 45L internal frame hiking backpack (just in case you don't want everyone and their brother knowing why you happen to be going into that particular stretch of woods.)
e) a Cheap (Ebay) fly fishing vest holds a lot of stuff (and has a place to sew your pinpointer holster on the front of.
f) The hobby is much more enjoyable if you own a decent pinpointer.
g) Smart detectors are far more likely to false on round trash, than irregular shaped trash.
h) Set your disc low, and then dig as much as your physical condition will allow you to dig.
Anyone else have any free advice?
a) Craigslist and Tnet classifieds have better prices on used detectors than even Ebay (although Ebay will occasionally have a pretty good deal). Be patient, and look often.
b) I haven't found anything that digs dirt better or holds up better than Lesche. (although you can buy a damned good soil knife made by Fiskars on Ebay for 10 or 11 bucks, that is made of heavy steel, and is welded. But if you buy the Fiskars product, use a file to remove the coin-destroying/thigh-penetrating tip before taking it out in the field.
c) I went through 3 pairs of cheap modern headphones before I discovered that 70's vintage high-quality stereo headphones that are built like a battle-tank can be found on Ebay for $10-$15. They NEVER break.
d) Most detectors, and a Lesche 18" shovel, spare batteries, lunch, water, gloves, kneepads, and just about anything you want to take on a woods dig will fit comfortably in a 45L internal frame hiking backpack (just in case you don't want everyone and their brother knowing why you happen to be going into that particular stretch of woods.)
e) a Cheap (Ebay) fly fishing vest holds a lot of stuff (and has a place to sew your pinpointer holster on the front of.
f) The hobby is much more enjoyable if you own a decent pinpointer.
g) Smart detectors are far more likely to false on round trash, than irregular shaped trash.
h) Set your disc low, and then dig as much as your physical condition will allow you to dig.
Anyone else have any free advice?
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