metal detecting after rain

[marz]

I live in south Texas and we have not had much rain what so ever we have a little here and there but the ground is really dry some ground is dry but like a sandy dirt are old dead grass turff its raining really good right now and i had plans on going metal detecting tomorrow i here rumors that detecting after a good rain is a really good time to go is this true will the coil go deeper??

 

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[Jimmi]

I live in south Texas and we have not had much rain what so ever we have a little here and there but the ground is really dry some ground is dry but like a sandy dirt are old dead grass turff its raining really good right now and i had plans on going metal detecting tomorrow i here rumors that detecting after a good rain is a really good time to go is this true will the coil go deeper??

Here in PA after a rain it makes for a sloppy dig, but I have found that I can detect areas I already hunted and get fresh signals after a good rain. Something to do with conductivity . So my answer is yes.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

During droughts it seems you find nothing but just below the surface. After a soaking rain you seem to see China

 

[hunter_46356]

Something to do with conductivity .

It has everything to do with Conductivity!

 

[Jimmi]

It has everything to do with Conductivity!

Lol, I suppose your right

 

[GTzer]

I don't care for muddy digging. It doesn't stop me But my favorite time is as soon as the ground is wet/very moist w/o mud. I get the best depth and good solid readings on the VDI and tone.
Also- the least amount of damage to manicured grass is when the ground is wet. Many times when I get permission I tell the owners I'll be back -just prior to or after a rain.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

yes have noticed this for many years so yes it` true.
Gary

 

[pennyfarmer]

When you go and cut your first plug look and see how deep the rain water has gotten. There will often times be a definate boarder where the rain has penetrated. Go back the second day and see if its any deeper. I like to see it get real good and moist down to the bottom of the plugs. Helps the grass you cut too. Not so much browning.

 

[luvsdux]

Damp soil generally does give better detection depth. I tend to draw the line at detecting mud, however.
luvsdux

 

[McKinney_5900]

Here in Texas...I relish getting out after a rain. Detection is far better. Seldom ever muddy here but if it is, wait a day. Wait 2 days and the ground is dry again :-(

 

[marz]

Ok awesome thanks for all the replies