- Mar 30, 2020
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I have my Suffolk County (eastern half of Long Island, NY) Metal Detecting Permit opening up literally miles of coastline for exploration. Today I began my self-guided training into beach and salt water metal detecting. And these mostly deserted stretches of rocky beaches have witnessed the very first boats coming over from the CT Puritan Colony via the north fork around Southold beginning in the 1650's, all the way through the great whaling ships which finally ceased their world-crossing hunts back in 1847 (Shelter Island in photo background). It's great to get away from the ticks in the forests as they seem to be peaking now. And I'm finally using my wireless headphones which also helped cut a biting and relentless NE wind.
My White's Spectra V3i has done very well in the surrounding forests but is not versatile enough for the wet ocean environment. The Saltwater Program is great. I was hitting depths of 10 -12" but not trusting the VDI's as these get quirky at depth even on land. The machine initially gives a solid hit with good reading, then after processing time with more swings gives the iron range. Many of these beaches are not swimming spots or places where people hang out. Largely deserted except for hikers. So not a lot of garbage to weed through, but chunks and pieces of nautical-related iron and steel. Don't want to waste my time on that. And this sand is rocky making scoops ineffective. So I still like the idea of discrimination and am looking to buy a CTX 3030. Weight doesn't bother me. I can't see myself going to just tone without visuals on a PI machine. Today I found three beautiful fishing lures and gave them to fishermen offering to trade me striped bass.
I know I have to learn how to read tidal washes and work storm surges. Any tips appreciated.
My White's Spectra V3i has done very well in the surrounding forests but is not versatile enough for the wet ocean environment. The Saltwater Program is great. I was hitting depths of 10 -12" but not trusting the VDI's as these get quirky at depth even on land. The machine initially gives a solid hit with good reading, then after processing time with more swings gives the iron range. Many of these beaches are not swimming spots or places where people hang out. Largely deserted except for hikers. So not a lot of garbage to weed through, but chunks and pieces of nautical-related iron and steel. Don't want to waste my time on that. And this sand is rocky making scoops ineffective. So I still like the idea of discrimination and am looking to buy a CTX 3030. Weight doesn't bother me. I can't see myself going to just tone without visuals on a PI machine. Today I found three beautiful fishing lures and gave them to fishermen offering to trade me striped bass.
I know I have to learn how to read tidal washes and work storm surges. Any tips appreciated.
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