New from Mississippi

[Seif5034]

Hey all. Brand new to the hobby and loving it thus far. I got a Harbor Freight 9 function a few months ago as a gift. I haven't had much chance to use it until now. I'm currently in Panama City Beach, Florida and having a blast in the dry sand. I tried getting into wet sand and the gulf a little bit there is no hope. Way to many false signals to be practical. I've hunted a little around the hotel, but plan to hit the busier parts of the beach tonight.

 

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[Texas Ed]

Welcome to TNET Seif5034 & wish you many great finds while out dirt fishing- this hobby does get addictive.

Texas ED

 

[Seif5034]

It sure is fun. I already want a better quality detector. I just know there is jewelry in the water that I can't pick. It burns me up. I think what I'll have to do is hunt the dry sand until I find enough to upgrade or whenever this thing breaks. Whichever comes first. Maybe I can find a decent used detector somewhere

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Mississippi for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[austin]

Welcome to TNet. Just practice with your detector and be glad you have one. You can always upgrade later. Good luck on your hunts...

 

[Sandman]

Don't disc out pull tabs as 90% of gold rings would be disc out also. Good luck.

 

[Seif5034]

Thanks VP. I'll check it out. It'd be nice to go out with a group and do a sweep.

Austin, you are right. Even with this little harbor freight unit I am having fun and digging targets. This weekend I was pulling out bottle caps about 12-15" deep in dry sand!! I never expected it to go that deep. I am pleasantly surprised. However, I do want to look into some popular modifications on this thing. Maybe a better (non-metallic) shaft and a better handle. The factory handle is not comfortable when swinging for long hunts. Good battery life (I hunted quite a few hrs this weekend and haven't changed the batteries yet) and evidently pretty powerful. For the price, I like it.


Sandman, I remember reading or hearing that somewhere. This weekend I had the MD on full sensitivity with no disc. Found a good handful of clad and some junk jewelry, but nothing good. Oh well. It'll come in time. Just gotta keep swinging.

 

[Enginefitter]

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Engine

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome and keep swinging!

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[Captain Caveman]

Welcome aboard TNet! Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

-Dig everything in the dry sand, you never know with jewelry!