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    Something that might be of interest for water hunters.

    *** To the moderators. My apologies if I am breaking any rules by posting it here. I hoped it would be ok since it's not something that is really meant for detectorists. A few weeks ago I stumbled upon a Youtube video of a couple of free divers who were using one of these while looking for...
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    How to avoid losing a shovel, detector or pinpointer..

    I've seen a few posts here about dropped pinpointers or detectors left behind leaning against a tree/car. As someone that once spent the better part of a day retracing my steps in search of my Pro Pointer I just thought I would post a few techniques I use to avoid doing so again. 1. I paint...
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    First hunt of 2013. A little silver and a little ice....

    I ----FINALLY--- made it out for a short two hour hunt today (My first hunt for 2012 was January 11th). I was trying a well hunted park that is close to my home, so I didn't have high hopes of finding anything great. The first surprise for the 2013 season was ice! Not diamonds, but frozen...
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    What is a good video camera for metal detecting?

    Next year I plan on taking some videos of my hunts and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of what camera might work well for this? :confused: I do hunt dry land, but most of my detecting is in the water (Both wading and diving(Under 30ft)) so the camera definitely needs to...
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    What's everyone diving from? What would you want to see on the ultimate dive/detecting rig?

    For those that are detecting underwater how do you go about getting to your locations? I know in saltwater many just walk from the beach, but here in Michigan to hunt some of the good locations it takes a bit of of a boat ride to get there. Right now I'm using a 12' sit on top kayak for small...
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    Anyone use the RTG sco0p with the stainless lip?

    I currently have an 8" Sunspot and a 6" RTG aluminum scoop, and while I really like the Sunspot for sand and soft bottoms I sometimes have trouble using it in hard bottom/rocky areas. There are a number of places where I can't get the tip to bite, and with the wider edge on the RTG I can wiggle...
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    Diving with an Ikelite Connector on the headphones? :shrug:

    I have a fully stock hardwired Excalibur that is just out of warranty and it will rarely if ever be going deeper than 30ft. I am considering adding an aftermarket set of headphones and I know I could hardwire them, but the option to be able to run non waterproof phones when wading would be...
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    A couple concerns about the 3030.

    Well, I have looked at a lot of the videos for the CTX3030 and have decided that it may be something worth considering. I recently sold my Etrac, but I think I'm going to wait a few months and see if the 3030 lives up to the hype, but I also have some concerns. . I'm very concerned about...
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    Alternative to the stock Minelab battery chargers?

    I'm getting a little fed up with the chargers that came with my Minelabs (E-Trac, Excal, GT.) I've had two fail in the past 6 months, and instead of ordering another I figured there has to be a better option. What is everyone using? All my batteries are now NiMh and I would like to find a...
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    Full face masks?

    Anyone using them? Holding the regulator for long hunts is downright uncomfortable and I would like to find a somewhat affordable full mask that works well with my 12 hookah. So far the most likely choice is the Mantis, but I was wondering if anyone has any better recommendations...
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    Rubber switch covers for Minelab Sovereign.

    Does anyone happen to know what the thread size is on the toggle switch covers? Thanks in advance. John. :detecting:
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    Meter on an Excalibur?

    Has anyone ever seen this done? Is it even possible? :shrug:
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    Dive Shaft Setups. Let's see them... :detecting:

    I'm looking to upgrade from my my stock Excalibur "S" shafts to something a bit more ergonomic. My plan now is to eliminate the entire aluminum upper and run a one piece carbon fiber rod the full length from the coil to the control housing. Has anyone here made any custom shafts for diving...
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    I'm tired, dirty and only 8 cents to show for it. :detecting:

    I spent an exhausting 6 hours today busting brush, fighting off the bugs and digging in a rain soaked mud pit. Most people would consider it torture, but I prefer to call it dedication. :biggrin: The finds were few an far between and the drenched soil was playing havoc on my E-Trac, I wasn't...
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    How Can Finding 6 Pieces of Silver Be The Worst Day of Dectecting Ever? :ranting:

    When you go to your favorite park and find out that they have closed the entire property to metal detecting! :ranting::cry: :ranting: I live close to a city owned park and it's my "go to" place when I only have an hour or two to detect. I've been detecting it for the past 3 years and it's...
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    Shaft setup for diving with the Excal.

    For those of you diving or snorkeling with the Excalibur how do you have the detector setup? Anyone using an upper shaft other than the stock one? Any thoughts on mounting the controls to a weight harnes and using a short handheld rod for the coil? ? I'll be hunting mostly with a DC hookah...
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    Golf courses........ Anyone ever try metal detecting them? :shrug:

    This might seem like a bit on an odd question, but has anyone ever tried metal detecting a golf course? I live in an area that is surrounded by golf courses, and many of them are quite old. I know getting permission would be an issue, and updates to the course may very well have buried the...
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    Tax Question. (Regarding Metal Detecting Finds).

    Say someone was to find a significant amount of gold jewelry in a particular tax year, but did not sell the items until the following year. Would they be responsible for paying income taxes on the gold for the year in which the items were found? Or in the year in which they were sold? Also...
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    A Few More Silvers And A Broken Shovel.. :smile:

    The temps climbed up into the upper 30's today, so I hit the drained lake I have been hammering for the past few weeks. I ended up hunting for 3 hours and the 2-3" thick layer of frozen sand made digging very difficult. I did manage to pick up a couple Sterling Silver rings along with a 1956...
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    The Highs and lows of detecting & BIG GOLD! :detecting:

    After driving to a drained lake I've been hunting the past few weeks I stepped out of the truck and soon realized that I had left my headphones at home :rage: Not wanted to make the long drive back I decided to hunt without them, and walked down to the lake only to see dozens of small mounds...
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