Explore specialized techniques and equipment for searching shorelines, swimming areas, and underwater locations where jewelry and valuables are frequently lost and waiting to be found.
The first time I unearthed a gold wedding band from beneath the sand at Clearwater Beach, my hands actually trembled. There’s something magical about holding a piece of jewelry that someone wore decades ago a tangible connection to the past. After 20+ years metal detecting across the country, I’ve learned that some beaches and parks […]
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Nokta Legend Minelab Equinox 900 Spending countless hours in my testing garden with both the Nokta Legend and Minelab Equinox 900, I’ve uncovered some interesting differences in how these machines respond to depth. If you’re deciding between these two machines, my hands-on testing over the past month may make your decision a little easier. I’ve run both machines through a gruelingly thorough testing with a 10-inch deep Mercury dime and gold targets at a range of depths – the kind of testing that tells a detector’s real capabilities. The
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Minelab Excalibur II Bundle As a serious beach and underwater metal detective, you know that upkeep of gear is paramount to success. After hundreds of hours of saltwater hunting with my trusty Minelab Excalibur II (affectionately named “Ringer”), I’ve learned a thing or two regarding keeping these waterproof metal detectors in tip-top condition. Today, I’m
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You can go metal detecting as soon as you buy your first metal detector. You can go whenever it suits you best early morning, before noon, afternoon, or even at night. But like everyone who’s just starting out with metal detecting, you might be wondering: What is the best time to go metal detecting? Well,
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My Experience with the KAiWEETS KGM-01 I’ve been swinging metal detectors for over a decade, so when I spotted the KAiWEETS KGM-01 for around $140, I was skeptical. A complete metal detecting kit for less than what I usually spend on a decent coil? I had to find out if this budget-friendly detector was actually
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I will be honest—with the passing of my old pinpointer after many years, I was pretty distressed. But sometimes bad luck might just turn into good fortune. After weeks of reading reviews and watching a lot of YouTube videos, I decided on the Nokta PulseDive , and I am truly glad that I did. First Impressions:
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Metal detecting is amazing. That rush of adrenaline, that thrill when your metal detector beeps and reveals the hidden treasures. It’s just an amazing experience, but what about metal detecting after a rainstorm? Do we go for metal detecting in such a case? If yes, what should be expected? What strategies should be adopted to
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The thrill and reward of discovering hidden treasures like valuable ancient relics beneath the earth’s surface is enticing. Actually, it has intrigued and captivated adventurers for centuries, and 2024 is the right time to dabble in metal detecting. Are you ready to don your chic fedora and whip out your metal detector? Yes, you
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During the water hunting season, many visitors have been asking about the best type of metal detector to use for beach or shallow water hunting. To benefit everyone, I have chosen one of these questions and will provide an answer. There are several lessons to be learned from this. If you want to learn The
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The beach is a popular spot to use a metal detector. You need to have a detector that doesn’t mind water though, and one that doesn’t mind salt water if you are at an ocean beach. Most beaches are open to metal detecting since hobbyists do actually remove a fair amount of debris along with
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