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Capt.Ahab · 05-09-2016, 03:53 AM

Any one here metal detect?
I ended up with a metal detector as payment for a debt a few days ago. I'm not familiar with them at all other than playing around with one years ago.
I got a good deal in the trade. The detector I ended up with is a Garrett AT Pro. Looking online Im seeing them for sale for around six hundred bucks and they are supposed to be a pretty good model. This one is basically new, only two months since bought, in the box with warranty card, sales slip etc. Also got both regular land and waterproof underwater headphones along with a pin pointer too.
Im going to take it out this week and hit some old home sites in the woods and maybe a little bit on the beach. Seems there is quite a learning curve to these things.

corky1968 · 05-09-2016, 03:56 AM

I know one guy who used to sometimes score large on beaches right after the long weekends and holidays.

Especially those beaches where people get totally drunk and stuff.

But you have to be there bright and early before the seagulls.

Practice on coins and necklaces and then go prospecting.

Good Luck

Capt.Ahab · 05-09-2016, 04:21 AM

Been here 30 years and Ive never seen anyone using a metal detector around here. Im sure Ill be the first at most places, particularly the old home sites in the woods. Probably all full of junk. LOL.

Ph-patrol · 05-09-2016, 04:26 AM

Here is a older thread https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=284910.
Maybe you can find info or a member with helpful experience.

Capt.Ahab · 05-09-2016, 04:29 AM

Oh . Huh. Search and ye shall find. LOL. Thanks.
Moving to that thread.

MODS can close or delete if they want.

Ph-patrol · 05-09-2016, 04:40 AM

I posted a bit on it a little ways back and searched it out in my post thread history.
Happy Hunting

St. Phatty · 05-15-2016, 11:17 PM

>> Seems there is quite a learning curve to these things.

Yes, definitely !

I know 2 professional gold miners, and follow another (Jim Sinclair) who has paired with a guy named Bill Holter to report economic news.

One of the pro's I know is a Vietnam Vet who is about 6' 6", 70+ years old ... with a 30-something wife. ex-Special Forces, he has one advantage when he finds a streak (of Gold) in the river - as long as he works that spot, which might be 3 feet wide and 20 feet long, no one tries to poach his location.

He has averaged 1/4 ounce to 1 ounce+ per day for many years.

How does he find the streak of Gold in the river ?

He knows how to use a metal detector, and he has a good one.

Good luck whatever area you're looking !

05-09-2016, 03:53 AM	#1
Capt.Ahab Feeding the ducks with a bun. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,345	Metal detectors. Any one here metal detect? I ended up with a metal detector as payment for a debt a few days ago. I'm not familiar with them at all other than playing around with one years ago. I got a good deal in the trade. The detector I ended up with is a Garrett AT Pro. Looking online Im seeing them for sale for around six hundred bucks and they are supposed to be a pretty good model. This one is basically new, only two months since bought, in the box with warranty card, sales slip etc. Also got both regular land and waterproof underwater headphones along with a pin pointer too. Im going to take it out this week and hit some old home sites in the woods and maybe a little bit on the beach. Seems there is quite a learning curve to these things. __________________ "Mark ye, be forewarned; Ahab's above the common; Ahab's been in colleges, as well as 'mong the cannibals; been used to deeper wonders than the waves; fixed his fiery lance in mightier, stranger foes than whales.'"
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05-09-2016, 03:56 AM	#2
corky1968 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Living in a Trichome. These are the Best Homes in the World. Posts: 2,695	I know one guy who used to sometimes score large on beaches right after the long weekends and holidays. Especially those beaches where people get totally drunk and stuff. But you have to be there bright and early before the seagulls. Practice on coins and necklaces and then go prospecting. Good Luck
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05-09-2016, 04:21 AM	#3
Capt.Ahab Feeding the ducks with a bun. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,345	Been here 30 years and Ive never seen anyone using a metal detector around here. Im sure Ill be the first at most places, particularly the old home sites in the woods. Probably all full of junk. LOL. __________________ "Mark ye, be forewarned; Ahab's above the common; Ahab's been in colleges, as well as 'mong the cannibals; been used to deeper wonders than the waves; fixed his fiery lance in mightier, stranger foes than whales.'"
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05-09-2016, 04:26 AM	#4
Ph-patrol Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: zero kelvin Posts: 3,954	Here is a older thread https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=284910. Maybe you can find info or a member with helpful experience. __________________
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05-09-2016, 04:29 AM	#5
Capt.Ahab Feeding the ducks with a bun. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,345	Oh . Huh. Search and ye shall find. LOL. Thanks. Moving to that thread. MODS can close or delete if they want. __________________ "Mark ye, be forewarned; Ahab's above the common; Ahab's been in colleges, as well as 'mong the cannibals; been used to deeper wonders than the waves; fixed his fiery lance in mightier, stranger foes than whales.'"
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05-09-2016, 04:40 AM	#6
Ph-patrol Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: zero kelvin Posts: 3,954	I posted a bit on it a little ways back and searched it out in my post thread history. Happy Hunting __________________
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05-15-2016, 11:17 PM	#7
St. Phatty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,376	>> Seems there is quite a learning curve to these things. Yes, definitely ! I know 2 professional gold miners, and follow another (Jim Sinclair) who has paired with a guy named Bill Holter to report economic news. One of the pro's I know is a Vietnam Vet who is about 6' 6", 70+ years old ... with a 30-something wife. ex-Special Forces, he has one advantage when he finds a streak (of Gold) in the river - as long as he works that spot, which might be 3 feet wide and 20 feet long, no one tries to poach his location. He has averaged 1/4 ounce to 1 ounce+ per day for many years. How does he find the streak of Gold in the river ? He knows how to use a metal detector, and he has a good one. Good luck whatever area you're looking !
	Quote 1 members found this post helpful.