Hey Philo...

[Joe G]

Just wanted to let you know that I'd printed out your posts with tips on hunting with the exp II. I've read them a couple of times but believe it or not, I only just got it tonight

I've hunted my front and back yard to death and have found no more than a couple of wheaties. I've been out there since a bunch of times but couldn't find a target to dig if my life depended on it... there must be a ton of nails from all the home improvements over the years

Well, I went back with a different approach tonight. It's the same thing I learned to do with the CZ-20 but never thought of doing with the Exp II (until I re-read your post this afternoon). Very simply, lower the sensitivity. Duh.

While still "noisy", I was able to move around very slowly and at different angles and find some "iffy" signals that sounded worthy of digging a hole. Not all were good but I did manage to find another wheatie, a '46 Jefferson and an old dog tag. I'd been missing these amongst the iron all this time

Your tips were very helpful... just took a little time for me to fully understand what to listen for. I'll keep practicing

Question, Do you hunt the bays with the Exp II or do you still use the CZ-20?

Anyway,

Thanks for your help!

 

[Philo_NY]

Joe... I use both at the beach. It's all according to the tide. When I have a good low tide coming, I use the Explor. working my way down the with the tide, but before the tide is at it's lowest... HE HE HE, I jump into my wet suit and bring out the CZ-20 and work the water as the tide goes to its lowest and then work it coming back up. When the tide reaches almost its highest point, I switch again to the explor. and work the dry sand... I find this system works very well all the time, but, it's a lot of work...HH.

Philo_NY

 

[Joe G]

You know, I was wondering how to best use both machines. I sure wish I had the CZ-20 with me last week. I ran into a really heavy fog at the beach and the ExpII went absolutely crazy on me. Guess there was way too much moisture in the air. Couldn't hunt with it (even after I thought to cover it with a plastic bag).

I'll try out your method next weekend as I should be able to catch a negative time first thing both mornings.


Thanks!