From the time native tribes first encountered the Europeans fleeing religious persecution in England (who would later establish the Plymouth Colony in the 1600’s) to present day, New England has been implanted with an incredible amount of history. Many stories of sacrifice, hardship, prosperity, religion, politics, war and the fight for freedom, all highlight the early building blocks of America. The vast green mountain ranges, rivers, valleys and seacoast have all influenced this history and the region is now home to an estimated 15 million people.

Historical New England

Each year, New England will play host to millions of tourists seeking a beautiful and safe place to enjoy [...]

In my experience there seem to be some parallels with the process of gear selection of going into battle and the metal detecting world. In this article we’ll discuss many different types of gear – focusing specifically on what I carry, and perhaps more importantly, the lessons learned and some pro tips as to “why” I carry it.

Eric Reed of Reawakening History

Let’s start with a general definition. “Battle Rattle”: the totality of the gear and other equipment a soldier carries to get through the day, from mission-specific gear to general supplies. I.E., weapon, ammunition, [...]

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The Evolution of Multi-IQ+

The Manticore has been 3-years in the making at Minelab’s Australian headquarters. Packed with twice as much battery power as the Equinox metal detector, the Manticore funnels that power straight into the metal detector’s coil for deeper detection and faster recovery times.  Wireless headphones, a carbon fiber shaft and a new coil ear configuration may make the Manticore the new must-have metal detector.

What’s Changed and What’s the [...]

Kellyco Gives Evidence Recovery Equipment to Local Police

Kellyco Metal Detectors would like to express our appreciation to our local law enforcement agencies as well as those across the country. We reached out to several departments to do just that.

David Bachert visiting local police departments.

We sent our resident CSI Specialist, and former Law Enforcement Office, David Bachert to Knoxville County Sheriff, City of Knoxville Police Department, Sevier County Sheriff, Cocke County Sheriff*, Pigeon Forge Police Department, Sevierville Police Department, Gatlinburg Police Department and Fountain Hill Police [...]

Knoxville, TN June 10, 2021, Kellyco, one of the oldest metal detecting retailers in the world, announces that Mark Tymensky has been appointed to the position of President to drive strategic growth. Tymensky joined Kellyco in June 2008 and has been promoted through a number of positions throughout every department in the company.

“With Mark’s business acumen and experience in the industry, he is uniquely positioned to take Kellyco to new heights,” said Jeremy Floyd Kellyco’s Chairman of the Board. “He is an asset not only to Kellyco but to the metal detecting industry as a whole. I don’t know many people that have as many industry [...]

Kellyco Metal Detector's Design Director explains the inspiration behind the new StuLine Signature Series 36" T-Handle Shovel and how it compares to the Whites Ground Hawg Shovel.

No matter whether you are new to gold prospecting or have been at it for years, the Garrett AT Gold is one of the finest gold detectors on the market. It fits a unique price point, providing enough performance for serious detectorists while remaining a great value to new and intermediate detectorists alike.

Nokta Makro announced they will be going live to launch the new and anticipated Simultaneous Mult-Frequency (SMF) Metal Detector on November 19 at 10 AM EST. With all the hype and excitement around this new machine, we have a feeling it's going to knock it out of the park.

There are very few real mysteries left in the world. Virtually everything can be known in just a few seconds of searching on the internet. Not so with the Oak Island mystery, which provides far more in the way of questions than it does with answers. For those of us who love a good mystery more than we do a firm answer, the Oak Island mystery provides a rare gem of the unknown in a world filled with certainty. 

Amazing treasures that were found by the following Kellyco team members: Greg Pickens, Nathan Barr, Discovery Daisy, Dave Bachert, Prospector Tuck, Chris Gardner, Little Dirt Diggers, and Carolyn Yohannes. Finds ranging from a 1920's men's gold ring to an 1829 capped bust dime, and more.

When you are trying to find buried treasure, you need a metal detector that you can rely on for durability and great performance. The AT Max from Garrett provides tons of performance, reliability, and features, all for a great price.

When trying to decide between the Garrett ACE 400 vs AT Pro, there are many variables to keep in mind that could make the difference between you enjoying your metal detecting experience or not! Making this decision depends on what you are looking for in a metal detector. Enjoy our in-depth review of each metal detector, along with a section that will help you weigh out the features and benefits of each detector.