Metal Detecting

Most playground equipment is supported by large metal poles. This poses a problem for detectorists as many metal detectors cannot get within eight inches of the poles without their detector sounding off. What this means that the sand, gravel or wood chips close to the tot lot poles are not searched as often or effectively [...]

While it is fun watching dvds of the pros metal detect for gold nuggets with their high end setups and large assortment of coils, the reality is that most hobbyist nugget shooters are not able to spend enough time in the gold fields to justify buying several ridiculously expensive coils to fit every possible scenario [...]

When it comes to metal detecting, technique and timing can greatly affect the success of an outing. To demonstrate this, I will share an experience that I had metal detecting in Southern California. A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to attend a business meeting in San Diego within walking distance of La [...]

Learning to read an old metal detecting site can lead to success, while not taking the time to get to know a site can often lead to hours of less productive metal detecting. Though an old location may appear to be original, it often is not. Over the years, landscape alterations and fill dirt can [...]

If metal detecting turf and searching tot lots isn’t producing enough gold to quench your gold fever, it may be time to get a little more serious and branch out into some types of metal detecting that will increase your odds of finding gold.  To get started, you will likely need to add a specialty [...]

One of my favorite sources for finding new places to find gold or to metal detect are old books, especially regional history books and first hand accounts.  Often, these long forgotten books can provide insights into the layout of camps, old diggings and historical events not to mention that they are usually an interesting read [...]

First, swinging too fast will often lead to missed gold nuggets.  One reason for this is that in many of the gold bearing regions, the old timers left large amounts of junk iron.  When your metal detector coil passes over the junk metal, the detector will analyze the signal and decide whether to reject or [...]

One day, while thinking about new places to metal detect, I remembered a local hotpot that I had heard about back in high school. It was a place to hang out, party and do what teenagers often do in that kind of setting–play rough. I thought that this would be a great place to try [...]

A short search with the Explorer netted me more than 5 dollars, 14 being quarters.  But that was nothing compared to what waits out there. Looking back on the past, it makes sense. Our yard had the swing set and the trampoline and attracted the neighbor kids. In fact, my little boy reminded me of [...]

Metal detecting is definitely an exciting and rewarding hobby. Unlike many other hobbies, metal detecting actually helps to pay for itself by producing coins, jewelry and gold. From a marketing perspective, metal detector manufacturers and dealers often use this aspect of the hobby to sell their products. Unfortunately, this can lead to some false expectations [...]