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  • Evolution of Metal Detecting

    Evolution of Metal Detecting

    I was an early player in the hobby of metal detecting in 1965 when the evolution of metal detecting had already started. We considered it treasure hunting at the time, not so much metal detecting pers…

  • May the 4th Be with You!

    May the 4th Be with You!

    It was Monday May 4th, 2020 and was a beautiful sunny 63 degree day. I care to mention the date because I’m a kid of the 80s who grew up on Star Wars. Naturally, I was…

  • An 18k Gold Wedding Ring

    An 18k Gold Wedding Ring

    This summer has been a rough one! The heat really hits me hard, much more so than when I was younger so getting out to do some digging is far and few between this time of year. With the weather final…

  • A Golden Story Buried at the Bottom of the Ocean

    A Golden Story Buried at the Bottom of the Ocean

    In 1988 I was living on Grand Bahamas Island. For my twenty fourth Birthday my dad bought me a Whites metal detector. I was walking on the beach. I got a strong signal and dug up a green looking meta…

  • The Best Coin Metal Detectors on Today’s Market

    The Best Coin Metal Detectors on Today’s Market

    When you are looking to purchase a coin metal detector, you might be amazed, or even frightened, at the number of options available to you. While every metal detector is different, the factors that ma…

  • Garrett AT Gold Review: Is It Right for You?

    Garrett AT Gold Review: Is It Right for You?

    Among the most popular metal detectors specifically intended for use by gold prospectors, the Garrett AT Gold is built to perform at its best in all conditions. Garrett AT Gold The Gold is a direct…

  • Garrett AT Pro vs. Garrett AT Max

    Garrett AT Pro vs. Garrett AT Max

    The Garrett AT (All-Terrain) series of metal detectors features the Garrett AT Pro, the Garrett AT Gold, and the Garrett AT Max. The most common concern among potential buyers is figuring out the diff…

  • More to Detecting Than the Find

    More to Detecting Than the Find

    About a year ago, I obtained permission to detect in a public recreation area close to my home. It is a level, fairly open area with many large trees scattered around. On my first trip there, I was f…

  • Family Lost, Family Found

    Family Lost, Family Found

    It was a very early hunt at the beach in June.  I hunt this beach often, even though it is now over hunted.  I was 2 hours into my hunt with only 2 pennies and a pull tab to show for my eff…