Just a short intro from a new member

[Eldari]

Just pulled the trigger on a CTX 3030 and Garrett Pro pointer tonight. First timer, but really looking forward to their arrival on Monday.
Already have permission from the military base I work at to detect anywhere but the ranges.

My goal for this weekend is to figure out what other accessories I need, and try to pick them up. Some type of digging tool is an obvious choice, but I'm open to any suggestions you guys have.

I look forward to posting my finds and getting to know some of you!

 

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[kenstein]

Welcome to Treasure Net. That's a very nice machine. Happy hunting. My regular accessories include a belted pouch, a Lesche digger (comes with a sheath to fasten to belt), another short handled shovel, pro-pointer, and, if I'm going to be out for several hours, a backpack to help separate the trash from the treasure.

 

[Eldari]

Welcome to Treasure Net. That's a very nice machine. Happy hunting. My regular accessories include a belted pouch, a Lesche digger (comes with a sheath to fasten to belt), another short handled shovel, pro-pointer, and, if I'm going to be out for several hours, a backpack to help separate the trash from the treasure.

The Lesche is certainly on my list, I'm still trying to decide on a decent shovel though. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

 

[Sandman]

The Lesche takes the place of the shovel, but use of them causes to much damage to turf and soon I fear you will lose permission. Ok in the brush though. A lot of us after pinpointing probe with a screw driver, but I use a bayonet for making a slit to pop the coin out, plus it wedges in pull tabs and rings. A plain nail apron for coins and trash is about all you'll need till you take that 3030 in the water where the real gold is found.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Welcome to TNet. Congrats on the CTX, it is an awesome machine. I hunt with Smittyman, he uses a CTX, and does really well, for his age.

I use a Lesche digger and the Garrett pouch. Check out Predator Tools for a shovel.

Holler if you ever get down to the Charlotte area. GL&HH!

 

[WhiteTornado]

I also use a Lesche digger, hasn't failed me yet. There were in fact a couple of times trying to pry something loose where I thought I'd break my hand before the Lesche would break! I also use a simple nail apron to carry trash and keepers.

Welcome aboard and happy hunting!

 

[Sandman]

When you have to dig, place the dirt on a piece of plastic cloth so all the dirt can be placed back in the hole.

 

[Frankn]

Check out A M Leonard's site. I got a knife style digger and an all steel shovel from them 14 years ago and am still using them to park hunt and to cache hunt. I do agree with Sandman about the use of a probe to 'pop' out targets in grassy sites. I use a probe that is actually a mechanics alignment tool. It is a 10" tapered shaft, about 3/8" to a point. They are sold in auto supply stores. They don't break or bend. Frank

 

[masterjedi]

Lesche "sampson" 31" shovel is a must have....

 

[CladGrabber]

Lesche "sampson" 31" shovel is a must have....

Agreed

 

[Eldari]

Lesche "sampson" 31" shovel is a must have....

Just bought the shovel and digger, what else?
I was thinking of going down to the local military surplus place and looking for some type of harness to attach all of the tools to

 

[smittyman]

You may want some knee pads and some thin gloves. I use ear buds with my WM10. Carolina Tom is right I also have the CTX and do pretty well.
He does pretty also good - for a jackass!



Hi Tom!