How long detecting?

[Monk]

Started Coin.shooting in 1958, Then got into water hunting around 1973. Since 1992 have turned more to cache hunting. With such a great interest, one can't help but get into history. And don't have time to get bored. That helps to keep an old man young. Monk

 

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[Copper]

Started in 1968 with a White's CoinMaster.

I hunted pretty heavy for several years and then college and work cut me down.

I like to read the stories of those first coin-shooters (50's). I have a homemade BFO detector someone made and it's a work of art. I plan to restore it to working order and try it out. Wonder if it'll beat the Fisher CZ-20 ??

 

[DirtDiggerDaveinMD]

A little over 5 years now. Started with a Bounty Hunter/Radio Shack 3000, moved up to a Garrett GTAx 1250, and now own a White's XLT. Hope to purchase a DFX in the future.

 

[groundogg]

ON AND OFF SINCE 1972

 

[dudes2112]

Wow, I was thinking the most would be in the 5-10 and 15-20 areas. Didn't know there were so many new guys out there. Those are some good numbers to see.

Dudes

 

[Born2Dtect]

Dudes, Haven't you seen that Whites ad , it really pulls. My own story is a sad one. My first detector was bought in 1983, A Whites. Used it about a dozen times. Found one coin and gave up. No one to help you out, No forums on the web, I gave up. Got another Whites detector, after seeing the ad, and started in again with a club. That made the difference. I am now hooked. When I think about the time I wasted 21 years and all the finds not made I get a little sad. Then I look at hat I have found in 1 year and get my grin back.

 

[xtanne]

Since Christmas! Thanks Dad!

 

[brla]

i will never leave it from this work is seems pretty interresting and worth it more

 

[AmericanCoinHunting]

YUP ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,over 10 years now.......Started with a Garrett ACE,,,,,,graduated to Master HunterCX III, have and still use a Fisher 1212 for back-up......Will start detecting with a buddy this year........Will be nice going with another T.H...........Gonna be a little competition too I guess,,,,,,,,,,, cause he's gotta Whites.......hehehe

 

[lonewolfe]

Over 20,

didn't see this in time to vote.

HH

Lonewolfe

 

[DugHoles]

Started in 97' after reading a Garrett Beach hunting book, I was hooked by just reading the book......

GL & HH,

DugHoles
Upstate NY

 

[Andee]

3 years...got a BH Tracker IV for my birthday and that's what got me into it.

 

[nahabit]

I hunt since 1998

 

[goldther]

since 1965

 

[Russ in Ohio]

Since '74 when I got a Jetco Treasure Hawk for Christmas. I've owned many machines since of course, some better than others, but still kind of miss that Jetco!

 

[willie d]

Comin' up on 6 years. Great hobby. I love it.

 

[backitup83]

New to the forum but not new to detecting. Started in 1980 in NJ and then on to Florida and then here. I decided I wanted to join a club and was looking on line for a local club and ran across this forum.
Mike

 

[Postalrevnant]

Perty new

 

[treasure diver]

I started beachcombing on the treasure coast of Fl. in 1954 but didn't get a detector until around 1962. It is a Compass still have it hanging on the wall. I have replaced it many times over & wish I had my new ones way back then. Wonder what I missed.

 

[Gold Dog]

I have detecting sense 1979. I started with a Whites 2db. I still have the machine i started with an it still works. I have made many updates with newer an different machines seance then.