metal dectors

Hello all! I am very new to metal detecting and have a couple questions about my Fisher F2, and detecting in general. First, is the coil of my detector waterproof for shallow streams etc? this is a stupid question, but once your detector picks something up, how do you know exactly where to...

Hi Everyone, this is my very first post... my wife and I will be traveling to Thailand, landing in Bangkok. We each will have our own Garrett Metal Detectors. What do I need to know...is it ok to pack in my regular lugage... I am not sure I would be allowed to put them into our carry on as I...