DE beach report.

[Born2Dtect]

I know I am breaking an unwritten rule, but I can,t go here this weekend anyway. Here is an email I got from a club member. Names were removed to protect the innocent. Coin Beach is right below Rehobeth, in the Delaware Seashore Park. This is a large area and can accommodate many THer's.

Xxxx just called to give me a beach update and he asked that I pass
it along.

Xxxx talked to X Xxxx who reports that he's been hunting on
Coin Beach with amazing results. He's found at least 40 Irish
pennies (some with different dates than those associated with the
Faithful Steward), 8 silver quarters, 5 silver dimes and some pieces
of jewelry. Y Yyyyy has found 8 or 9 Irish pennies plus several
large silver coins with "George" on them. After cleaning, Y Yyyyy
will be able to tell more about the dates and denominations of them
but they're probably English. Other people who have come into
TreasureQuest have reported similar finds.

If you'd like to check out this area for yourself, Xxxx advises that
you should cross the Indian River Bridge and park on the lot on the
northwest side of the road. Walk under the bridge to the beach and
head toward the area where the trees are. This is a long walk but
might produce good results. If you go, please let us know how you
make out.

Have a great weekend.

 

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[djm of PA]

This seems almost too good of a report to be true. I am truly considering burning the fuel to head down for Sunday. I really hope this wasn't a sick joke!!! We've talked about going for a while now and if this post is true, why not make that trip this weekend?!

 

[JoelB]

Worked Dewey and Rehobeth hard 2 weeks ago------sand,sand,and more sand-----however a few miles might make a difference--good luck and keep us posted

 

[N.J.THer]

At 3hrs 21mins one way I may have to pass but I will hit that beach one day...

Good luck if anyone gives it a go.

NJ

 

[njnydigger]

If you'd like to check out this area for yourself, Xxxx advises that
you should cross the Indian River Bridge and park on the lot on the
northwest side of the road. Walk under the bridge to the beach and
head toward the area where the trees are. This is a long walk but
might produce good results. If you go, please let us know how you
make out.

Yeah, and there will be 3 or 4 guys there with baseball bats to beat me senseless & run off with my detector. Thanks, but no thanks

I commend you for posting this & giving others in the area a chance to hunt this spot, but, aren't you jeopardizing getting yourself 'chewed out' over this by your friends & fellow club members?

 

[djm of PA]

if this post is true, it is sportsmanship at it's best! I should be able to give a report on that sunday night

 

[njnydigger]

if this post is true, it is sportsmanship at it's best! I should be able to give a report on that sunday night

I second the above statement I know my buddies would be royally pissed if I ever posted our hunting spots, so, this fella is taking a big risk. I wouldn't do it if I were him, but, he deserves to be thanked if this is indeed a 'real' scenario.

 

[sgratrider]

My wife and I were down for bike week last weekend. We cruised up the coast and stopped at the area on the south side of Indian river. Appeared to be sanded in to me, as well as the area in Ocean City i stayed at. Although I did hear of some nice coins coming off the beach the last few weeks. Was a few good storms while we were there and I noticed the waves hitting the beach going north to south. Normally when I am in Ocean City the waves hit the beach south to north and carry you northbound. Possible movement of some sand as the tides were definitely coming up higher on the beach during these storms as witnessed per me. Good luck to all who go.

 

[Diver_Down]

If you'd like to check out this area for yourself, Xxxx advises that
you should cross the Indian River Bridge and park on the lot on the
northwest side of the road. Walk under the bridge to the beach and
head toward the area where the trees are. This is a long walk but
might produce good results. If you go, please let us know how you
make out.

Yeah, and there will be 3 or 4 guys there with baseball bats to beat me senseless & run off with my detector. Thanks, but no thanks

I commend you for posting this & giving others in the area a chance to hunt this spot, but, aren't you jeopardizing getting yourself 'chewed out' over this by your friends & fellow club members?

This is what I don't understand about this hobby. People covet their "honey holes" and guard them as if only they are entitled to hunt that speck of sand. Get over it. I've freely shared information with those who've asked including specific areas on a specific beach. Do I potentially lose some targets? Sure. But I figure there is plenty of sand to share, and I can't cover it all. Also, by sharing my knowledge, I figure I'm replenishing my karma and the favor might be returned or reciprocated. You see, I would love nothing more than to go on a hunt digging for CW relics. I have about a zero chance of that happening in Florida. But others might be fascinated in digging Spanish colonial history.

 

[njnydigger]

If you'd like to check out this area for yourself, Xxxx advises that
you should cross the Indian River Bridge and park on the lot on the
northwest side of the road. Walk under the bridge to the beach and
head toward the area where the trees are. This is a long walk but
might produce good results. If you go, please let us know how you
make out.

Yeah, and there will be 3 or 4 guys there with baseball bats to beat me senseless & run off with my detector. Thanks, but no thanks

I commend you for posting this & giving others in the area a chance to hunt this spot, but, aren't you jeopardizing getting yourself 'chewed out' over this by your friends & fellow club members?

This is what I don't understand about this hobby. People covet their "honey holes" and guard them as if only they are entitled to hunt that speck of sand. Get over it. I've freely shared information with those who've asked including specific areas on a specific beach. Do I potentially lose some targets? Sure. But I figure there is plenty of sand to share, and I can't cover it all. Also, by sharing my knowledge, I figure I'm replenishing my karma and the favor might be returned or reciprocated. You see, I would love nothing more than to go on a hunt digging for CW relics. I have about a zero chance of that happening in Florida. But others might be fascinated in digging Spanish colonial history.

Technically, you're 100% right in your attitude & belief, Diver B-U-T...

If someone starts hitting a certain spot & pulling out jewelry, old coins, etc., trust me, they ain't advertising it Sure, they might share it with a club member or friend or two, but, they aren't going to be shouting out the exact map & directions from the top of a mountain somewhere.

Just like you, I've shared quite a few spots before. However, rarely will I do it nowadays. I find a good deal of people don't reciprocate - and that to me just isn't cool Not that I give to get (nothing could be further from the truth), but, at some point people have to start chipping in and sharing a bit themselves

And in terms of most spots being public and thereby huntable by any & all, again, you're correct. Anyone is free to hunt it whenever they'd like. But, if I have a winner on my hands, I'm not just handing it over to someone on a silver platter. They gotta work to find it

Again, friends are different. Posting it on a message board though?

 

[stpauli914]

Sure wish I lived up that way. That sounds like fun!! Good luck everyone, please post some pictures if you find any goodies!!

Aaron

 

[KEYSHUNTER]

just relax ,coin bch ,1715 spots ,1733 spots , its all the same

 

[OBN]

if this post is true, it is sportsmanship at it's best!

I agree, unless you live on that beach there is more then enough sand to be shared. Sharing info like this is one thing, but you have to find it once you get there. People who lay claims, do they think they were the first to detect there? There has been many before and there will be many after...........And as far as a spot being hunted out............Never.......Thanks Ed for the Bold Post, It was good meeting you this summer after the storm..........Good Luck in your Adventures

 

[lonelyduckhunter]

if this post is true, it is sportsmanship at it's best!

I agree, unless you live on that beach there is more then enough sand to be shared. Sharing info like this is one thing, but you have to find it once you get there. People who lay claims, do they think they were the first to detect there? There has been many before and there will be many after...........And as far as a spot being hunted out............Never.......Thanks Ed for the Bold Post, It was good meeting you this summer after the storm..........Good Luck in your Adventures

To all do not worry about Ed finding any of these old goodies he only targets the memorial cents. It is a fact that pennies from the faithfull steward have been showing up. I have recieved numerous pic messages from friends detecting down there recently with results.

 

[mcscs]

NICE REPORT

 

[DETREASUREHNTR]

Coin beach typically hasn't been giving up too much in the last few years, but given all of the storms in the last month or two it makes sense pennies are washing up again. Ed didn't give up anything anyone in the tri-state area who detects doesn't already know. Low tide is around 12:48 pm today

 

[OBN]

How often do hunters go in the water deep there. Most I've seen hunt just the dry/wet sand......

 

[MBbeachrat]

Just left coin beach, all sanded in. Can't believe some one would put a real hot spot on the forum! Next time think what your posting.

 

[lonelyduckhunter]

Just left coin beach, all sanded in. Can't believe some one would put a real hot spot on the forum! Next time think what your posting.

Sounds to me like your a day late and a dollar short. There were plenty of good finds made there this week. Only take one tide to change things.