Medal detecting with alligators

cyperpc

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Nov 18, 2012
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Bucks County, PA
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Minelab Equinox 800;Fisher CZ-21; White Classic IDX Pro; White Classic SL
Well I hope not anyways. I made it to Huntington beach state park in SC talk to the ranger and will be turning my permit in tomorrow to start my hunt on the beach. He said I just needed to watch out for alligators. WHAT. Did he say alligators??? Hmmmm I hope they don't go on the BEACH? Do they like saltwater? Maybe he pulling my leg but I don't want to lose my LOL!
 

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Kray Gelder

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Feb 24, 2017
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12,578
Georgetown, SC
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Fisher F75
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Alligators aren't moving around much this time of year, but you may see some catching a few rays near or in the ponds there. They usually don't hunt visitors in the winter. They have been spotted in the surf occasionally. Again, summertime. Good luck!
 

Icewing

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Jan 5, 2016
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5,494
NW Arkanslaw
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Minelab Equinox 900 / Garrett PropointerAT.
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All Treasure Hunting
If one grabs you toss your detector on the beach so it doesn't get wet.
 

A2coins

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Dec 20, 2015
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42,606
Ann Arbor
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Equinox 800
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All Treasure Hunting
Ill wrestle a gator over a gold ring and turn it into a suitcase......
 

holepuncher

Sr. Member
Oct 5, 2014
286
604
Amboy Wa.
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AT Pro. Equinox.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
If you see one run your defector over it to see if there is any gold inside. lol
 

kromar3336

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Mar 15, 2015
72
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Pgh Pa
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Garrett Ace 250
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All Treasure Hunting
A few years ago in summer they removed a 12 footer from the beach. They do occasionally go in the salt water. HB lagoon is full of gators.
 

smokeythecat

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Nov 22, 2012
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Maryland
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XP Deus II
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All Treasure Hunting
Just be aware and don't concentrate on what's coming through your headphones. Yes, I have seen them swimming in the ocean.
 

Mudflap

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Mar 31, 2012
1,312
1,655
Wallingford, Connecticut 1667
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Whites MXT, Dual Field, CZ-21, Vaquero, Home Brewed (3).
Detecting since 1972.
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
For the most part they don't hang around the salt water. Not to say you might see one. Get that CZ21 out and let her rip!!
 

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