Metal detecting is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and find interesting treasures – but many people get lost in the first step: How to choose a metal detector. Not only is metal detecting a fun hobby, but it’s the only hobby we know of that pays for itself with the money and valuables you find! But how do you choose the right metal detector for you?Depending on where you live, your budget, and what...
Some of the best metal detecting finds started in the late 70s. In 1977, metal detectorist Paul Tysen found the Mojave nugget in California. To date, it is one of the largest nuggets ever found on American soil.Currently, prospectors can find various treasures thanks to the tools at their disposal, a lot of science, skill, and a little bit of luck. So, I will be filling you in on some of the most incredible metal detecting finds. Not to...
It seems like a lot of the spots to metal detect involve water. Beaches, rivers , so you might be asking, are metal detectors waterproof?Most modern metal detectors have a waterproof coil. Unless the detector manufacture explicitly states that the control head (display) is waterproof assume that it isn’t. Metal detectors are sold that are waterproof, but this is usually a sign of a higher quality machine.A waterproof coil means that the round sensor can be submersed only. With...
Gold prospecting is arguably, the most glamorous field of metal detecting. The search for gold nuggets can be very rewarding but also very enjoyable as a pastime. Researching information about gold prospective and geology can improve your chances of searching in the right places and achieving a significant ‘payoff’.Many goldfields that produced good quantities of gold in the old days are often good environments in which to prospect and many of these areas have been revived as excellent search...
