The Elite In This Hobby

[Pulltab Parson]

Hey all,

I've seen some pretty nice stuff pulled out of the ground with a $99 Radio Shack special, and I've seen a lot of Iron tractor parts pulled out of the ground with a DFX. I would never knock a detector, only because about the time I do, their digging a piece of eight out of a 3" hole while I'm down about 8" and pullin out a zinc. Learn your machine and use it consistently and you will dig less pulltabs and more clad and treasure. For me, its all about having a really good time with good friends and spending a little time with my son and daughter, before they decide that hanging out with their dad just isn't that cool (I hope that never happens).

Get a detector swing it, get a beep, dig a hole. If you not having a good time, go play shuffleboard. . . . just my 2 cents

HH
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[Ray S ECenFL]

You have to crawl before you walk. Nuff said.

 

[frogginfish]

I know I am very new at this. I don't own a detector yet of my own, still using my dad's very low end Treasure Hunter All Vision Pro. With working full time and going to school full time and with a house full of kids, I don't have the finances to get even a $500 machine....not unless I save for a bit. But I do plan on buying a lower end model (F2) to start out. If things go well and I like the machine, I might save and buy something with more features (like ground balancing) that obviously cost a little more but could make things easier as far as detecting goes.

Honestly, I don't mind getting out there and digging trash even...I love just being outdoors and the thought of discovering a piece of history, no matter how insignificant it is.

I agree totally that in order to really capitalize, I think you should learn your detector completely and know all its ins and outs.

One more thing, I want to thank you all on this site for providing an immeasurable amount of good advice, motivation to get out there and dig some more (not that we need that...), lots of useful information that I will take with me every time I detect, pictures of some amazing finds, and providing an outlet to talk just about anything! Thanks and Happy Hunting!

 

[Chug And Red]

Hey all,

I've seen some pretty nice stuff pulled out of the ground with a $99 Radio Shack special, and I've seen a lot of Iron tractor parts pulled out of the ground with a DFX. I would never knock a detector, only because about the time I do, their digging a piece of eight out of a 3" hole while I'm down about 8" and pullin out a zinc. Learn your machine and use it consistently and you will dig less pulltabs and more clad and treasure. For me, its all about having a really good time with good friends and spending a little time with my son and daughter, before they decide that hanging out with their dad just isn't that cool (I hope that never happens).

Get a detector swing it, get a beep, dig a hole. If you not having a good time, go play shuffleboard. . . . just my 2 cents

HH
PTP

I cant say It any better Started With a Radio shack Cheapy And Red Is Holding All Of the Gold From That Cheap Peice Of !!! O Wait I donated that To A Great Group of 4- H Kids Just Because its Cheap Dosn't Meam Its Garbage!!! Thanks For Reading Chug And Red

 

[liftloop]

Wow!I would put a Tesoro against any detector out there in trained hands!!

like a tdi pro from white's
good one

 

[kuger]

like a tdi pro from white's
good one

...yep....

 

[mjc_lakedweller]

I know someone with a "cheap" detector who found a gold $5 coin. Now tell me is thats not awesome.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

If your looking for metal stuff in the ground with a metal detector, and you find metal stuff in the ground with a metal detector... it`s not luck.
I`v seen the newest guys with all kinds of detectors $100.00- $1200.00 find metal stuff in the ground.
Gary

 

[fistfulladirt]

So, you are saying I should keep my Jetco Mustang?

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

You guys need to just get rid of your High end & Low end detectors, and just start dowsing

 

[Frankn]

My opinion is, you should start with the best detector you can afford, even if you have to start with a good used one.
I started back in the 70's with a Whites S63TR Goldmaster I picked up used. I found coins, Jewerly, watches and some nuggets. It had a range of about 6" max, but I learned its language. When I saw the first XLT's, I knew I had to have one. I loved the fact that I could run it turn on and go, or adjust anything in the computer program. After I learned it's basics, I got the manual of adjustments and custom tuned it. It has found just about everything you can find with a general purpose detector. Now on the beach, I use a Surfmaster PI for it's brute force. I dig everything on the beach anyway. Cache hunting, I use an olde but goodie Hays 2 Box which will reach over 6' for the target.
You have to start somewhere, but you don't have to start at the bottom. Frank

 

[Gold Maven]

All this talk about luck, skill, and location, but no one has mentioned hard work and long hours. When you start early and stay late, everything else just falls into place.

It's not easy making good finds with any machine, and those that do on a consistent basis are the one's that go the extra mile. Research and determination are the most important factors in my opinion.

 

[kuger]

All this talk about luck, skill, and location, but no one has mentioned hard work and long hours. When you start early and stay late, everything else just falls into place.

It's not easy making good finds with any machine, and those that do on a consistent basis are the one's that go the extra mile. Research and determination are the most important factors in my opinion.

.............thats exactly my point

 

[TerryC]

All this talk about luck, skill, and location, but no one has mentioned hard work and long hours. When you start early and stay late, everything else just falls into place.

It's not easy making good finds with any machine, and those that do on a consistent basis are the one's that go the extra mile. Research and determination are the most important factors in my opinion.

A quote from a Steven Seagal movie: Chance favors the prepared mind. TTC

 

[hvacker]

All should remember that for many here prospecting is a hobby. There is a certain justification in not investing in the biggest, best, most expensive detector. If a target is missed no one will know anyway. I also have a large interest in photography but I wouldn't expect a beginner to go buy a Hasselblad camera. Many photographers do a similar thing with cameras and equipment thinking it's all about the stuff when it's about the pictures.

 

[Keppy]

All should remember that for many here prospecting is a hobby. There is a certain justification in not investing in the biggest, best, most expensive detector. If a target is missed no one will know anyway. I also have a large interest in photography but I wouldn't expect a beginner to go buy a Hasselblad camera. Many photographers do a similar thing with cameras and equipment thinking it's all about the stuff when it's about the pictures.

.... For some reason some think that the more they pay the better the item.......Not true ......

 

[dowser]

Hangers I use for L-rods are as cheap a metal detector as I found. And with them I mastered Dowsing. Can I call that Elite.?

 

[Jason in Enid]

So, you are saying I should keep my Jetco Mustang?

I have one of those in my garage. I found it while hunting in a shed!

 

[Jason in Enid]

Why are so many people equating cheap detector with "can't find good stuff'? There are differences between entry, middle, and high-end machines, but that doesn't mean an entry detector can't find gold or silver.

 

[OldNBroken]

Why are so many people equating cheap detector with "can't find good stuff'? There are differences between entry, middle, and high-end machines, but that doesn't mean an entry detector can't find gold or silver.

I'm wondering why he is equating people with high-end machines with elitism. See enough of that attitude in our politics, now I see it in our hobby...great.