Hello all! New member here! New Yawwkers et all ~

[Nefratiri]

Hello all!

I'm new to this forum and hobby. I have always been interested in treasure hunting--thanks to Indiana Jones and the temple of doom, but have been embarrassed to swing a M/D around. In secret, I always wanted to metal detect and would eyeball people doing it without letting others know my heart's deepest desire to treasure hunt (hey Im just being honest!). Now that I'm a little bit older, I just got over myself and don't care, so I'm ready to fish around in the dirt/sand Recently, I have just took a plunge and purchased a Fisher Lab F2 metal detector, but now I'm having second thoughts. Other than reading Migliore's book, Metal Detecting for the Beginner, and some online research, there's a lot I still I need to know. Since I live in Brooklyn, I intend to go to the beaches mostly and secondary parks and etc... Does everyone think the Fisher Lab F2 is the best device under the $500 mark (it had great reviews so I bought it off amazon). Im mainly interested in hunting gold/silver jewelry and coins, but mostly gold jewelry. Should I return the F2 back and get a M/D with underwater capabilities? there are so many options! I think from my research, I definitely would like a VDI, at least 6" coil diameter and importantly, very light--I'm pretty petite and can't swing around a 5pound machine for long and risk looking like Popeye in one arm <laugh>.

I emailed and called the The Brooklyn Treasure Hunters club but the phone number was disconnect and email bounced back. If any fellow New Yaawkers like to reply with another association's info, I would great appreciate that.

I'm sure everyone knows this but you NEED a PERMIT to Metal Detect! wth! I'm still pissed off that I need a license to fish... an activity that mankind has engaged since the beginning of time, goodness! I can't you believe you need permission to look for stuff that people forgot about? What's next? the privatization of sunshine? sheesh!


In any case, again, hello to everyone and Im looking forward to being a part of this community. Any thoughts, advice, or stories that anyone would like to share would be great.



Nefratiri

(Jenny)

 

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[jeff of pa]

Brooklyn huh ? I must be psychic I had a Hunch

Sorry I don't know anything about Fisher detectors But I'm sure they are good.

The club is definitely a good idea , so good Luck !

 

[Terry Soloman]

Hello from White Plains, New York Jenny! The F2 is a great park, dirt, and DRY sand machine, but it will give you fits in saltwater and on wet saltwater sand because it is a single-frequency VLF (very low frequency) machine. Beach machines are expensive, starting around $600.00 and just going up from there. You'll also need a strong sandscoop ($125.00-and up), so make sure to budget for it.

Here is an article I wrote for a forum sponsor that may help you Saltwater Beach Detecting 101: Will One Detector Do It All?

 

[cntrydncr1]

welcome!! I know there is a club in Long Island. If you can't find them, PM me cause I know a couple of members I can get in touch with them for you.

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Welcome to the forum Jenny!

 

[pistol-pete]

Welcome aboard, from Colorado

 

[Nefratiri]

Thank you all for your welcomes

-- Terry

Thanks for your article! both Saltwater Beach Detecting 101: WIll One detector Do It All? & Beach and Water Detecting 101: Getting Started, are both very informative. I have a question though about the Detector article.

You said:
"VLF – 4”-7” in wet-ocean sand or saltwater.
BBS – 15”-17” in wet-ocean sand or saltwater.
PI – 19” -25” in wet-ocean sand or saltwater."

Does this mean my VLF (Fisher F2) fall under the 4"-7" or would I have to purchase something more expensive like an F5 to get fish that depth of 4"-7" in wet-ocean sand or saltwater?

If my F2 does, I would not mind keeping it. I don't exactly want to jump into waders .... just yet. The Pulse finder seem the best, but in all reality I think I would break my back trying to fish an item out 2 feet deep in a hole swelling up with water. 1 or 2 scoops in the scooper would be ideal... right now. Which leads me to another question, the F2 features an " 8-inch waterproof open frame", what does that mean? I can only go into the water 8 inches? what if a wave hits me and goes above 8''? Will the display render useless?

What is your professional opinion? I'm looking around for a stainless steel long handle scooper (thank you for the video on your page as well).


Jenny

*Everyone is welcome to add their thoughts!*

 

[Nefratiri]

Debby,

Thank you, however I don't know how to drive (I know, I know!) I'm a real New Yorker... not saying New Yorkers who drive aren't.... If anyone has information of a club in Brooklyn or Manhattan that would be awesome. If not in those boroughs, I will try and drag out my boyfriend so he can drive me... poor him lol. I got an invited to a Staten Island club meeting tonight, but I wont be able to attend since my ride has other engagements this evening..grrr--Im hoping to go to the next one.

Jenny

 

[Terry Soloman]

Thank you all for your welcomes

-- Terry
..Does this mean my VLF (Fisher F2) fall under the 4"-7" or would I have to purchase something more expensive like an F5 to get fish that depth of 4"-7" in wet-ocean sand or saltwater?
If my F2 does, I would not mind keeping it. I don't exactly want to jump into waders .... just yet. The Pulse finder seem the best, but in all reality I think I would break my back trying to fish an item out 2 feet deep in a hole swelling up with water. 1 or 2 scoops in the scooper would be ideal... right now. Which leads me to another question, the F2 features an " 8-inch waterproof open frame", what does that mean? I can only go into the water 8 inches? what if a wave hits me and goes above 8''? Will the display render useless?
What is your professional opinion? I'm looking around for a stainless steel long handle scooper (thank you for the video on your page as well).
Jenny..

Sorry Jenny, but ALL single frequency VLF detectors, including the F5, will suffer in saltwater and wet saltwater sand. The machines false and chatter, and worse, sometimes remain silent over targets they would easily hit in dry conditions. Depths are cut by 1/3 - 1/2 of normal capabilities.

The 8" Open Frame, is the "Style" of coil. It is waterproof up to 5-feet deep - BUT, the control box is NOT, so do not let the box get wet!!

Get an ALUMINUM long handled scoop because it is lighter, and get a SMALLER diameter Wire scoop.

Keep the questions coming, this is good!

 

[firemac]

welcome jenny, sounds like the boy friend better start MDing, good luck