Indigo Digger
Jr. Member
- Jan 30, 2017
- 20
- 73
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett Ace 150
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Hello my name is Indigo Digger. I have always liked history, the outdoors, and adventure.
I began metal detecting the first week of January 2017. The machine I use is a second-hand entry level Garrett Ace 150.
New to the hobby I didn't, rather couldn't afford a better machine.
The town of Coventry, here in Rhode Island is among one of the oldest in the State (1741).Well at least I had a couple hundred years of history on my side.
My first hunt I expected to find at least a six pack of can slaw, possibly even enough clad to cover the State sales tax on a dollar.
Boy was I WRONG!!!
My first find metal detecting 2017 was a MASSIVE brass skeleton key. I was instantly hooked, my body surged with excitement what an experience.
The finds didn't stop there either. Within the span of 4-5 hours I had dug about a dozen assorted colonial buckles. I found more buttons than are on a remote control. Included in these button finds were Civil War Infantry, a general service, and a crossed rifle collar button. There were several others with beautiful design work, some were pretty worn but standard colour was still legible around their shanks.
I found railroad tokens, and bale seals placed on goods dating back to the mid 1800's.
As if that all wasn't mind numbing enough for a newbie his first day dirt fishing my detector still had more in store.
My next and last find that hunt was a 1903 Barber Quarter.
Since then I have made even more finds, pontil bottles, clay pipes, jewelry, pewter relics,gold, and silver.
My most recent finds are a 1729 King George II Britannia and a 1782 Hibernia Half Penny.
I have included pictures of some of my first finds and will try to update and post my more recent hunts here on treasure net forums. Hunt Happy
If you would like to watch my hunts check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/IndigoDigger
I never used a different machine so I have no basis to judge my 150 on.
I just put it on all metal mode and dig everything that isn't iron.
My town is among the oldest in the State so that helps.
"Progress" hasn't made it's way out this far so development is minimal leaving tons of woods to hunt.
I have researched old maps, census data, websites, and talked to a lot of old timers.
The deepest find I have dug was around 4 inches.
Most hunts I leave at 4:30 am and return after well after dark.
Persistence, Dedication,Knowledge, and spare batteries are all anyone needs to begin detecting.
My Ace 150 has a broken stem duct taped together.
The armrest is fashioned out of half a bleach bottle held on by a hardware screw.
If I am ever able to upgrade machines I will
For right now it's working and it's all I got.
HOWEVER: there's a paypal tip jar on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/IndigoDigger
if anyone wants to help out with an upgrade
Hunt Happy
I began metal detecting the first week of January 2017. The machine I use is a second-hand entry level Garrett Ace 150.
New to the hobby I didn't, rather couldn't afford a better machine.
The town of Coventry, here in Rhode Island is among one of the oldest in the State (1741).Well at least I had a couple hundred years of history on my side.
My first hunt I expected to find at least a six pack of can slaw, possibly even enough clad to cover the State sales tax on a dollar.
Boy was I WRONG!!!
My first find metal detecting 2017 was a MASSIVE brass skeleton key. I was instantly hooked, my body surged with excitement what an experience.
The finds didn't stop there either. Within the span of 4-5 hours I had dug about a dozen assorted colonial buckles. I found more buttons than are on a remote control. Included in these button finds were Civil War Infantry, a general service, and a crossed rifle collar button. There were several others with beautiful design work, some were pretty worn but standard colour was still legible around their shanks.
I found railroad tokens, and bale seals placed on goods dating back to the mid 1800's.
As if that all wasn't mind numbing enough for a newbie his first day dirt fishing my detector still had more in store.
My next and last find that hunt was a 1903 Barber Quarter.
Since then I have made even more finds, pontil bottles, clay pipes, jewelry, pewter relics,gold, and silver.
My most recent finds are a 1729 King George II Britannia and a 1782 Hibernia Half Penny.
I have included pictures of some of my first finds and will try to update and post my more recent hunts here on treasure net forums. Hunt Happy
If you would like to watch my hunts check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/IndigoDigger
I never used a different machine so I have no basis to judge my 150 on.
I just put it on all metal mode and dig everything that isn't iron.
My town is among the oldest in the State so that helps.
"Progress" hasn't made it's way out this far so development is minimal leaving tons of woods to hunt.
I have researched old maps, census data, websites, and talked to a lot of old timers.
The deepest find I have dug was around 4 inches.
Most hunts I leave at 4:30 am and return after well after dark.
Persistence, Dedication,Knowledge, and spare batteries are all anyone needs to begin detecting.
My Ace 150 has a broken stem duct taped together.
The armrest is fashioned out of half a bleach bottle held on by a hardware screw.
If I am ever able to upgrade machines I will
For right now it's working and it's all I got.
HOWEVER: there's a paypal tip jar on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/IndigoDigger
if anyone wants to help out with an upgrade
Hunt Happy
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