Surf Hunting.

[Born2Dtect]

I have a question for all you serious surf hunters, "Is it productive to hunt in the surf during the off season? With no people on the beach and in the water do you still find things in the shallows and surf. Say a beach like Ocean City, MD.

Thanks,

Ed D.

 

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[FloridaBill]

Well my two cents is yes, as you know wave actions, storms etc. are always moving the sand around along with the silver & gold.

I lIke the summer months at least in Florida, the water is hot and the winds lay down so the surf isn't as high making it easier to hunt.

Also remember that during the busy season it's like a put & take as there are so many people. On another note depending on were you are most guys don't get in the water, unless you have Guzz1 & Montauk3 in your area... 8) 8) 8)

 

[Surfdigger]

I have a question for all you serious surf hunters, "Is it productive to hunt in the surf during the off season? With no people on the beach and in the water do you still find things in the shallows and surf. Say a beach like Ocean City, MD.

Thanks,

Ed D.

Hi Ed......
Hunting the surf in the offseason can be verrrrry lucrative depending on the conditions. This almost entirely depends on the sand levels on the beach into the shallow surf. the way your beach slopes has alot to do with it too. The bottom line is what part of the beach is holding valuables closest to the surface in range of our coils.....the only true way to determine this is to become a keen observer of the beaches that you intend to hunt and learning how the sand moves around on those beaches and how valuables get exposed and covered up.....becoming a proficient surf hunter takes time and patience and lots of trial and error......JMHO....good luck....HH.....Brian

 

[Bridge End Farm]

yes if you can stand the cold, be careful it doesn't take very long in cold water to get yourself in trouble

 

[Hangingfor8]

So far it's payed off for me

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sand is constantly moving, but it really helps a lot when there is a storm that hits the beach, doesn't have to be a hurricane either, a noreastern, or just storm wiht strong North Eastern winds can really do a trick. Rip tides can be especially good as they open up huge holes as well, just dont get caught in one.

One of the best hunting times last year at Daytona Beach was caused by a sub-tropical storm that stripped a couple feet of sand off the beach. The original seawall that was built out of palm trees re-surfaced. we were finding old silver coins and class rings from the early 30s on.

 

[Sandman]

It can be very productive because of the excellent posts above.

Besides you have the chance to have more fun, unless you like doing chores around the house. Get out as offen as you can to just have fun. When your in the coffin you can rest.

 

[JOe L]

Being kinda new to beach/surf hunting BUT not new to Surfcasting the beach. Being able to read structure due to my time put in fishing the surf I now wonder when the surfs structure change so much it MUST be a great turn around of "treasures"

With changing winds and storms that change bars and cuts, now when wading to a bar (at low tide for a couple hrs) my mind is more on what can be found in this sand instead of placing my plug or fly in productive water.
If I can just figure out how to hold a surf rod in one hand and detector in the other. Maybe mounting a sand scoop to my butt end of my rod.

 

[FloridaBill]

When your in the coffin you can rest.

I love it.......

 

[Hangingfor8]

We could really use a nasty northeaster to take a bunch of this river sand they pumped on the beach away. You'd be amazed what out there.

 

[The-Bone]

If I can just figure out how to hold a surf rod in one hand and detector in the other. Maybe mounting a sand scoop to my butt end of my rod.

You can really lighten your fishing equipment if alls you pack are M80's and a lighter