Water and Beach and Scuba Dive Metal Detecting Forum dedicated to all water and beach detectorists. Share beach hunting tips or meet new beach hunting friends. http://www.findmall.com/list.php?26Sun, 26 May 2013 02:39:41 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915551,1915551#msg-1915551 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915551,1915551#msg-1915551Last year, I bought a RTG Kick-It scoop, and it was great. I went with a bigger scoop this year.
The Kick-It was a 5" scoop with a short basket. This time I decided to go with a 6" scoop that is longer and with a thicker pole and supports. The back support is key so you can drive it into the sand with your foot without it collapsing. It's a little bit more weight, 3.4 lbs compared to 1.6 lbs, but it should be better in the surf. Both are light since they are aluminum. I think it makes a difference for beach hunting and not water hunting since I am out all day.
I use my Etrac on the dry sand and AT Pro in the surf. The bigger scoop should make a difference in the surf this year. I learned real quick, last year, that when you detect a target in the surf, you pretty much have one shot at scooping it before the next wave comes in and you have to find the target again, if it's not in your scoop.
A bigger scoop should be better, as I don't think I was getting evough 'dig' on the Kick-It scoop in the water. I still have to put a tether on my new scoop.
Here's a few pics. One of my new scoop, and the other of my old scoop and the homemade one I used before that. I still have the homemade one.]]> GoVidGo Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSun, 26 May 2013 00:24:21 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915438,1915438#msg-1915438 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915438,1915438#msg-1915438
In spite of the wind, the surface had just little ripples (no waves); makes it easier to detect and to plant the scoop.

The take was $2.40 in coin, 1 lb. 5 oz. of lead, a Hayward Sterling silver pendant, a thin 10 K ring with green stones, a heart ring and a bracelet that I think are both junk, a copper pin and a stainless ring.

Many of the coins were encrusted. Two of the coins that I thought were pennies turned out to be dimes once I got the encrusted layer picked off. One of those two dimes, one is a pretty toasted Mercury dime; no date (only silver coin in the bunch). There are two wheat pennies without readable dates. Got 1940 and 1941 nickles and three nickles that I can't read dates. All the nickles are Jefferson. Quarters are all clad.

I included a picture of the coins as they came up as well as after chipping the encrusted stuff off.
Cheers,
tvr]]> tvr Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 25 May 2013 22:53:56 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915304,1915304#msg-1915304 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915304,1915304#msg-1915304gold finds (rings and crosses) on Ebay? I was just looking at the Ebay
site and it doesn't look like anyone is buying. It
seems like it would be better to sell to a Gold
refinery and get a better deal. Am I wrong?
Robt2300]]> Robert2300 Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 25 May 2013 18:47:12 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915003,1915003#msg-1915003 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1915003,1915003#msg-1915003 OldBeechnut Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 25 May 2013 13:49:48 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1914830,1914830#msg-1914830 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1914830,1914830#msg-1914830


bye from Venice..:ranting:]]> paul059 Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumFri, 24 May 2013 13:48:56 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1914735,1914735#msg-1914735 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1914735,1914735#msg-1914735I got a call around 5PM this evening about a lost diamond ring in the water at the beach.I had a dinner engagement already planned,so I said I would meet them there after 7PM.It was quite clear after meeting them that she was very upset,sick to her stomach.The ring was lost in the afternoon during the high tide on the outside of the sandbar in deeper water.It was a low tide when I got there which is a good thing,but the sea-breeze along with the NNW wind was dishing up 3 to 4 foot seas.I made my way out to the area while being directed by the couple on the beach.I started a gridded pattern moving from the edge of the sandbar to deeper water never going more than chest deep.With the couple pacing the beach in anticipation I hit 5/6 targets b4 seeing the ring in the scoop 20 minutes or so later....WOW!!!...Hope to find one like this someday!!!..I turned toward the beach and raised my fist in triumph.....She fell apart....As I made my way in I could tell she was in tears and when I dropped the ring in her hand...she was unstoppable.She hugged me...sopping wet...crying,till her husband convinced her to let me go.The people on the beach waiting for the sunset, were aware of what was going on and were clapping and taking pictures.What a great feeling!!!
HH GL ALL.]]> bob.oz Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 25 May 2013 18:04:43 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913804,1913804#msg-1913804 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913804,1913804#msg-1913804Thank you. Ferd]]> ferdware Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumWed, 22 May 2013 04:30:07 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913784,1913784#msg-1913784 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913784,1913784#msg-1913784
Not a lot of targets to be found but we both kept busy enough to make it fun and enjoyed a sunny day in the water digging. Me with my Sand Shark and John with his Infinium and At Gold. Hopefully we'll see warm weather soon and people will start swimming. But, we both scored a ring today and some clad so no complaints here. I also scooped a birthday boy....go figure

Here's the loot..

]]> scott.f Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumWed, 22 May 2013 11:40:47 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913725,1913725#msg-1913725 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913725,1913725#msg-1913725
Not a lot of targets to be found with the detector. Did find a small old brass piece and some small bits of copper. One wheat penny with the date completely worn off came out of the wet sand. One good target came up on the fifth scoop going after it in the wet sand; Oliver Peoples sun glasses. I was amazed I had not bent or broken them getting them up; even more amazed that the lenses were not badly scratched by the sand. Also surprised when I looked up what they go for new! Another good target was what looks like a New York City detective badge. Will need to research it more, the pictures found so far in searches do not have the "State of New York" on the badge like on the one I found.

On every trip we have made to Atlantic City we have found something old. This time my wife spotted a good sized piece of glass that had enough of the lettering on it to match it with a picture of a whole bottle. The piece of glass from the bottle dates to the late 1800's to early 1900's.

Along with the glass, the two of us eye spotted nearly 1/4 as much change between the boards of the board walk as I found with the detector in the sand. And to top it off, there was some 14K gold (two pieces) one with what tests as diamond and is about 1/3 carat size on a little stud; both spotted by my wife. I think the eye spotting beat the detecting on this trip!

First picture is of the detected stuff, second is the eye spotted stuff, third has bottles with the one in the middle that matches the writing on the piece of glass that was found laying on the sand.
Cheers,
tvr]]> tvr Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumWed, 22 May 2013 19:13:25 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913611,1913611#msg-1913611 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913611,1913611#msg-1913611
Can anyone give me some useful tips for hunting in the surf? I really want to pursue this type of detecting but want to know what is required.

thanks ya"ll...HH !!!]]> DaytonaGold Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSun, 26 May 2013 00:17:09 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913262,1913262#msg-1913262 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913262,1913262#msg-1913262kent]]> plymouthian12 Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumFri, 24 May 2013 19:45:53 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913043,1913043#msg-1913043 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913043,1913043#msg-1913043
Nolan]]> nolanation Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 25 May 2013 18:08:48 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913006,1913006#msg-1913006 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1913006,1913006#msg-1913006I will be doing allot of detecting and drinking and eating. But for the detecting part what's the best destination?

1.Maui Island Walie (May not be spelled right)
2.Waikiki
3.Caymans
4.Antigua

I'm running a Ctx 3030 if that helps but it should work anywheres.]]> Howard Snell Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumThu, 23 May 2013 12:05:54 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1912841,1912841#msg-1912841 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1912841,1912841#msg-1912841 Trackerman Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumMon, 20 May 2013 14:26:45 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1912504,1912504#msg-1912504 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1912504,1912504#msg-1912504
I hit the beach at low tide

i did not know it would be so easy

A passer-by said the locals call the area I was doing "THE CUT"

Friends from the CT club will be coming to show me the ropes next week

Diamond looks to be over 2 carat :lol:]]> OldCapeCodder Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumThu, 23 May 2013 10:16:00 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1912237,1912237#msg-1912237 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1912237,1912237#msg-1912237[attachment 266077 May-18Riverfinds002Small.jpg] [attachment 266078 May-18Riverfinds003Small.jpg]
[attachment 266079 May-18Riverfinds001Small.jpg]]]> fongu Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumTue, 21 May 2013 08:17:57 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1911618,1911618#msg-1911618 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1911618,1911618#msg-1911618http://www.srarc.com

The surf was much calmer and in 20 minutes I found the class ring...it was about 10 feet from the outside corner of the sand groin.Tough spot,lots of current,wave and erosion...we all tried that area for the other ring which was a small silver with no luck.Will keep looking when hunting at that beach . GL ALL.]]> bob.oz Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 18 May 2013 14:39:39 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1911401,1911401#msg-1911401 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1911401,1911401#msg-1911401Dc

]]> dc426 Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 25 May 2013 18:11:31 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1911312,1911312#msg-1911312 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1911312,1911312#msg-1911312First post... total noob here.

I was given a used (gently) Bounty Hunter SharpShooter 2 and have been out a half dozen times, at the beach/volleyball courts in Santa Barbara.

I am signed up for the Go Minelabbing event this weekend.

Any tips on settings on my SS2 or for the event itsself? I cant really find much on how the event is run. I assume that they will have an area staked off and we have a certain amount of time to go detect.

Anyone going to the event? Want to meet up on friday and go looking?

Thanks in advance!
Marco]]> have2fish Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumThu, 16 May 2013 15:04:45 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910977,1910977#msg-1910977 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910977,1910977#msg-1910977Like many of you, I suspect you are also holding on until the crappy price of gold that it is right now, goes up?]]> Goldstrike Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSat, 18 May 2013 22:45:37 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910699,1910699#msg-1910699 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910699,1910699#msg-1910699

Spent most of the afternoon into the evening water hunting a fresh water swimming area at a lake. This place was pretty well hunted out last summer and fall. A great day....lots of sun, a little breeze and all the ice has pretty well melted. However, the water was "COLD" so I wore my chest waders and brought along my long up to the elbow neoprene hunting gloves. Interesting results......the pic speaks for itself. The AT pro got the easier stuff in the top 5-6 inches. The Infinium got the stuff at depths up to about 15 inches. I often use the Infinium in hunted out places because it puts signals back in the lower strata. And it goes "DEEP"....

Below is a pic of the neoprene gloves, which I purchased a Cabela's.
]]> John-Edmonton Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSun, 19 May 2013 20:07:12 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910522,1910522#msg-1910522 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910522,1910522#msg-1910522 ncwayne Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumTue, 14 May 2013 18:29:43 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910415,1910415#msg-1910415 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910415,1910415#msg-1910415a 14k Signet ring, 5.27 grams, an anchor 14k from italy 4.84 grams a compass from sweden, a junk ring
a silver peace toe ring, a silver cross that i crunch with my scoop, a ford key and some clad, And them Skullies Did it again OBN, Thanks a Bunch Joe, these Skullies are Great,
don't know what cliff had i left before him hopes he gets some of that Yellow stuff.
Sure was great Hunting with you again Cliff it was a pleasure, HH]]> Harold in Fla. Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumFri, 17 May 2013 19:16:43 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910223,1910223#msg-1910223 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910223,1910223#msg-1910223instead,a great ring.
1 sapphire and 8 diamonds,i tested they really. 18 k (750) 10gr.]]> paul059 Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumMon, 20 May 2013 04:23:05 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910053,1910053#msg-1910053 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1910053,1910053#msg-1910053 JOE in MD Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumWed, 15 May 2013 10:03:12 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1909884,1909884#msg-1909884 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1909884,1909884#msg-1909884
Oh yeah, she mentioned she wanted to get her husband another cheaper ring so he wouldn't loose this one again so I sold her a nice inexpensive colbalt wedding band.
DC

]]> dc426 Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumMon, 13 May 2013 17:50:26 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1909856,1909856#msg-1909856 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1909856,1909856#msg-19098562 golds, 18k (750) 10,1 gr.
3 silver
remaining steels,
greetings from Venice:wiggle:]]> paul059 Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumFri, 17 May 2013 14:21:27 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1909123,1909123#msg-1909123 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1909123,1909123#msg-1909123This is the second class ring this year....first was an Alabama...name and all,can't find em!!This one is a technology institute 1950...only mark inside is 10k..no inscription...owner would be around?70/80 years old I would guess.Thought it could have been passed down to a be a family member...put it on CL lost&Found just in case it was a recent loss...sure is in nice condition!!.Was not deep,only one scoop with the stealth in ankle deep water.GL All]]> bob.oz Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumMon, 13 May 2013 17:50:24 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1908875,1908875#msg-1908875 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1908875,1908875#msg-1908875


today was a windy day so got out for wet/dry sand fun and got a small 14k Italy earing to end the dry spell 1 more silver medalion with 1830 numbers on it (posted the first one 2 weeks ago) and a 1915 barber dime (needs cleaning)]]> tomcatpl Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumSun, 12 May 2013 05:15:06 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1908627,1908627#msg-1908627 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1908627,1908627#msg-1908627 Water wizard Beach and Water / Scuba Dive Detecting ForumTue, 14 May 2013 16:00:26 -0500