My first metal detecting hunt

[GirlWithWolf]

Went on my first hunt today and it was cut short because we had to make an emergency trip to Texas, but I managed to find several coins, a rusty old knife, and a wallet with a metal tag (land owner knows the family of who the wallet belongs to, his decades old drivers license was in it, so he is returning it to them).

I got them cleaned up the best I can while on this unexpected road trip. It was so much fun and thank you to all that gave me advice and encouragement! I can’t wait to do it again.

 

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[Silvermonkey]

You did remarkably well! Big congrats!!!! What detector are you using?

 

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[GirlWithWolf]

You did remarkably well! Big congrats!!!! What detector are you using?

I was loaned a Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV.

 

[ncsuwolf]

I was loaned a Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV.

Just out of curiosity…..and if you mentioned before I apologize…..but how much junk (cans, tabs, nails, etc) did you dig along with your other finds?

 

[GirlWithWolf]

Just out of curiosity…..and if you mentioned before I apologize…..but how much junk (cans, tabs, nails, etc) did you dig along with your other finds?

Good question, I didn’t mention it before and looking more at the metal detector finds I should have taken pictures of that stuff too. I dug up about 4 nails (what looked like nails but were really rusty), 3 links to a large chain, and a couple of nuts and one bolt (all small).

 

[routefood]

Went on my first hunt today and it was cut short because we had to make an emergency trip to Texas, but I managed to find several coins, a rusty old knife, and a wallet with a metal tag (land owner knows the family of who the wallet belongs to, his decades old drivers license was in it, so he is returning it to them).

I got them cleaned up the best I can while on this unexpected road trip. It was so much fun and thank you to all that gave me advice and encouragement! I can’t wait to do it again.


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Nice finds and great photos!

 

[Digger RJ]

Went on my first hunt today and it was cut short because we had to make an emergency trip to Texas, but I managed to find several coins, a rusty old knife, and a wallet with a metal tag (land owner knows the family of who the wallet belongs to, his decades old drivers license was in it, so he is returning it to them).

I got them cleaned up the best I can while on this unexpected road trip. It was so much fun and thank you to all that gave me advice and encouragement! I can’t wait to do it again.


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Awesome!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[sprailroad]

I'm really thinking she's not a "DUDE"

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Could it be...DUDEette? Never mind. For a First hunt?? Yep, your hooked. Welcome to T-Net. Look forward to more from you.

 

[GirlWithWolf]

Could it be...DUDEette? Never mind. For a First hunt?? Yep, your hooked. Welcome to T-Net. Look forward to more from you.

Thank you, I can’t say enough nice things about the kind and helpful people here. And dude works, as does dudette, or simply Maggie. Just not Magdalena, please!

 

[CRUSADER]

Welcome to the hobby & Tnet from over the pond

 

[ARC]

GWW... great first hunt... you did very well and if i were you i would seriously consider returning to that same area for future hunts for it has not been detected from the looks of it.
Btw...
Hunts like that are all it takes to get ya hooked.

 

[Hitman_1991]

That’s awesome for a first hunt! It sounds like you had some great finds, especially the wallet with the metal tag—how cool that it can be returned to the family. Even though your hunt was cut short, it sounds like you made the most of it. Keep up the great work, and I’m sure there’s plenty more out there waiting for you! Can’t wait to hear about your next adventure!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Went on my first hunt today and it was cut short because we had to make an emergency trip to Texas, but I managed to find several coins, a rusty old knife, and a wallet with a metal tag (land owner knows the family of who the wallet belongs to, his decades old drivers license was in it, so he is returning it to them).

I got them cleaned up the best I can while on this unexpected road trip. It was so much fun and thank you to all that gave me advice and encouragement! I can’t wait to do it again.


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wow, you set the bar pretty high!! wtg. Walking liberty, war nickel, dollar coin and Sacagawea on the first hunt. Well played young lady😊

 

[Older The Better]

Apple cider vinegar works great on rusty items like the knife, if you have the patience. I like to play with it when I find things like pliers that look balls of rust and get them moving again. It Can take a month or more but let the item soak, occasionally take it out and brush it, wire brush if not anything special, then back into soak.

Oh and I like to give them a quick soak in evapo rust and then a coat of Remington oil to avoid flash rusting

 

[GirlWithWolf]

wow, you set the bar pretty high!! wtg. Walking liberty, war nickel, dollar coin and Sacagawea on the first hunt. Well played young lady😊

Thank you. I think, as did the others with me, that I stumbled across where someone dropped their collection. I'm going back out there, I just don't know when yet with this out of state move happening.

Apple cider vinegar works great on rusty items like the knife, if you have the patience. I like to play with it when I find things like pliers that look balls of rust and get them moving again. It Can take a month or more but let the item soak, occasionally take it out and brush it, wire brush if not anything special, then back into soak.View attachment 2180698
Oh and I like to give them a quick soak in evapo rust and then a coat of Remington oil to avoid flash rusting

Wow! That's an amazing difference. I'll try that when I need to. Thank you.

 

[Kryptkid0]

Went on my first hunt today and it was cut short because we had to make an emergency trip to Texas, but I managed to find several coins, a rusty old knife, and a wallet with a metal tag (land owner knows the family of who the wallet belongs to, his decades old drivers license was in it, so he is returning it to them).

I got them cleaned up the best I can while on this unexpected road trip. It was so much fun and thank you to all that gave me advice and encouragement! I can’t wait to do it again.


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Someone was mad at that quarter lol very cool wheat back pennies and half dollar.

 

[RoyalRuby]

Yep, great start, hope it continues. You've outdone me on my first attempts for sure......

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

The first coin I found was a half rotted Zinc Penny.
But I was still happy because I thought to myself ...
wow - this thing really works !

 

[GirlWithWolf]

Yep, great start, hope it continues. You've outdone me on my first attempts for sure......

Thank you. I’m not anticipating anything like that first try ever happening again.

The first coin I found was a half rotted Zinc Penny.
But I was still happy because I thought to myself ...
wow - this thing really works !

Right! I had no idea what I was doing or hearing, it just made noise so I dug. I know there’s always a little luck but it takes skill, something I’ll need in the future because luck alone won’t be enough.

 

[GirlWithWolf]

I appreciate everyone’s nice comments on this hunt but I’m sad to say most of it was not even real. I was told today the landowner planted several of the pieces on the trail he knew I’d take because he didn’t want me to walk away empty handed and get discouraged. My father knew I’d want to know and after giving him an earful I believe he is as shocked as I am to learn this today.

It explains the two dollar coins in the ziplock that just happened to be an indigenous woman (he lost the bag before he planted them). I guess he thought in my ignorant bliss I’d think that was really cool. It’s all insulting but especially that.

The good news if there is any is I did legitimately find the wallet we returned, the banged up quarter, the nickel, and the knife. The others including the walker were deliberately placed.

Sorry all. 😢

 

[Terry Soloman]

No need to apologize for something you were not party to. NOW, get out there and find some silver and gold!