Minelab E-TRAC Forum

Hello everyone,

I started detecting with a Compass and then a Garrett Freedom 2, back in the mid-1980s when i was a kid. After a 25 year hiatus, I decided that it was time to get back to the hobby I loved so much.

I've had my Etrac for a couple of months, having bought mine from Mike at Woodland Detectors. So far, 26 silver coins, 100 or so wheats, and $50.00 in clad. Most importantly, absolutely having a ball. In my old age (42), I have learned to slow down, research, and pay attention.... things critical to metal detecting success and not high on the priority list of a 15 year old.

I got an early start to Father's Day yesterday with a 6:30 a.m. hunt at a local Fire Hall. First coin I found was a 1937 Merc. Tough to have a bad day after that.

I don't think there is a better forum on the internet for detector enthusiasts than this one. Genuinely friendly, generous, and knowledgeable contributors. So lucky that I found it, and promise to contribute more in the future as I learn, grow, and discover with the Etrac.

Joe

Welcome to the forum and E-Trac family. Looking forward to your posts and finds. Pretty impressive coin count for a few months. Post up some pics of your coins so far.

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HH

Steve - Northern Virginia

Detectors: Minelab Excalibur II w/ Plugger Two Piece Travel Shaft and Knob Guard
Minelab E-Trac w/ Sun Ray Probe, Pro-Tector Rain Jacket, Pro-Tector Padded E-Trac Cover, Swingy Thingy Harness
Garrett Infinium LS w/ Plugger Two Piece Travel Shaft

Accessories: Predator Tools Model 75 Digging Tool, Predator Tools Model 85 Digging Tool, Predator Tools Raven Model 25 Shovel, Sunspot Stealth 6.5 Classic Beach Scoop, RTG Beachmaster Water Scoop, Pro Beach & Water Hunting Pouch, Sun Ray Deluxe Treasure Pouch, Sun Ray Pro Gold Headphones, Garrett Waterproof Headphones, Garrett Pro-Pointer, Sun Ray Coin Popper, Minelab Detector Carry Bag

Excal II Coils: Stock 10"

E-Trac Coils: 6" DD EXcelerator EQ 2 Pro, Sun Ray Stealth X-8, 12x10" SEF (Butterfly), 15x12" SEF (Butterfly)

Infinium Coils: Garrett 10 x 14 DD, Garrett 8" Mono

Oldest Coins Found - 1816 Coronet Large One Cent (Matron Head), 1834 Bust Dime, 1847 Seated Half Dime

Welcome to the E-Trac forum. You're doing great. The E-Trac is a great machine for finding silver. My silver count jumped dramatically when I started using it.

Well you picked the right machine "Get back into it" The Etrac will constantly amaze you as time goes by with more hours on it.

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Thanks


Jeff



E-Trac w/ 13" Ultimate and 6" EQ2
Sunray X-1 and Sunray Pro Golds
Jeff Herke arm cuff & stand
RNB Lithium Ion, 3 Predator tools
Model 58, Model 85 and Model 31

And a Need to hunt!!

Sorry that the photo is not better... snapped it quick while I had a chance. The larger token-looking thing is a 1939 token for Home Comfort Wood Stoves in St. Louis, celebrating their 75th anniversary. My mother actually has an antique Home Comfort Wood Stove in her kitchen. Truth is stranger than fiction, I suppose. My favorite find is the 1911 Barber Dime, found at an old, defunct professional baseball field. The 1778 Spanish Reale came from an old home in my area- terrible condition but almost fell over when I first saw it in the dirt.

Joe

Very nice! Keep them coming.

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Thanks


Jeff



E-Trac w/ 13" Ultimate and 6" EQ2
Sunray X-1 and Sunray Pro Golds
Jeff Herke arm cuff & stand
RNB Lithium Ion, 3 Predator tools
Model 58, Model 85 and Model 31

And a Need to hunt!!

Wow

Any chance you can do a close up of your Reale?!

Welcome and do you really think 42 is Old?

Congrats and HH

Glad to have you here! Thanks for the pictures and congratulations on the finds.

NebTrac

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Minelab E-Trac, SunRay X-1 Probe and Pro-Gold Headphones,
Predator Model 85

Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/NebTrac?feature=mhum

Romans 10:8-10
II Corinthians 5:21

Welcome aboard Pokerman

Sounds like you must have got into it about the same time as me. I'm 42 as well, started with a compass and then moved onto a Minelab goldseekers 15000 back in the mid 80's.

Just got back into at the start of this year, bought an AT Pro, but traded up to the E Trac a couple of months back. Am having a ball! I have never found so many silver as as I have with this machine and many from "hunted out sites"


GL and HH

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Excalibur 11 E Trac and a Garret pro pointer