Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Identify a place to search for metal. When looking for a location to go metal detecting, think about where people may have dropped coins in the past. Some good areas include beaches, parks, and in historic areas.
Dig everything at first. As you learn how to use your metal detector and discover the different sensitivity settings, dig everything to become attuned to the different signals. For example, if you discriminate on objects like nails or pull tabs, you may miss small coins like nickels or rings.
Search when the items are most likely to be found. Even areas that have been well-searched in the past can reveal new treasures after a rain. Wet ground has more conductivity, and soaked ground may reveal items that could not be found when the ground is dry.
Be persistent. Experienced metal detectors say that often 90 percent of what is found goes into the trash can. A lot of searching involves luck and persistence.
Read the buyer's manual. This seems obvious, but different metal detectors each have different features that can aid in your search. Even the most seasoned hunter will not be able to use a machine to its fullest advantage unless he understands what it is capable of.