What have I done!!!

[Sailorman]

Well, I've gone and done it, bought myself an E-Trac! While I'm happy with my other detector, an AT-Pro, I wanted another tool in my toolbox. Most sites around me have been hunted pretty hard and I wanted something to go deeper for old silver.

So my first question is this. Besides the manual, is the Andy Sabisch book a good source of info? Others I should consider? I'm really looking forward to learning this machine.

HH to all and thanks for any info for my learning curve.

 

[DirtAngler]

Yes, Andy's book is a great source of info. and will help plenty.

 

[Bill_S]

There is a lot of info on the forums too, but nothing beats just getting out there and having fun using it and learning what it is telling you.......;o) I think the AT Pro's days are numbered....Lol.

 

[grouser]

yes you need "Time In The Seat" (T.I.T.S),,,, and the book will help

 

[NebTrac]

First and foremost, using the machine and sticking with it. Andy's book and watching lots of E-Trac videos. Have fun.

NebTrac

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

n/t

 

[Diggin Metal]

At Pro Days are not limited as long as i can hunt in the rain and in the water i would never take my land detectors near the water. and i always bring the AT in case it rains and i don't want to go home.
The Etrac Vs F75Se is like a man and a woman the Etrac is so Quiet lol.

 

[Sailorman]

Thanks folks. I look at it as different tools for different jobs. I live on a boat and so I want a detector for the "wet" which is the job of the AT-Pro and if there's rain and I don't want to quit. I don't plan on taking the E-Trac to the beach as I'll wade and don't want one bad step or big wave to be the end of an expensive detector. But I expect the bulk of the "dry" work will be handled by the E-Trac. Besides the ol' AT-Pro has treated me pretty good so far without a hitch and I'm very happy with it. No plans on parting with it! It's also a killer in the totlots with the super sniper. Nothing like a little variety.

I understand nothing beats hands on time learning the tones and the way around the operation of a model. I just like to have a good reference guide to grow with after I get a handle on the basics.

 

[mcb613]

My advice is this... just go very slow with your swings. Let the E tell you what down there. Many a MD'rs have a habit of swinging fast and not close to ground in an attempt to cover an area quickly. However, I dont rreally mind and sometimes follwo directly behind them. Good luck. Mike

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

This forum is a great place to get your questions answered - I run in Two Tone Ferrous almost all the time and have gotten great results !

Good luck with your new machine !

HH --- Mark