1st Time Detecting - Outer Banks, NC Disaster

[UNCC-49ER]

Hello to everyone! This is my first time posting at TreasureNet. I went to the Outer Banks this weekend with a loaner Bounty Hunter Discovery 2200 from a fellow co-worker who wanted me to try my hand at metal detecting. I have to admit I have always been interested in the hobby. This was my first time ever doing any kind of detecting. I spent about 2 hours total on the beach in Nags Head, NC and only had 5 good hits. Don’t laugh to hard. Looks like I have a lot of learning to do. If anyone has any advise they would like to pass on please do. I need all the help I can get!

 

[garyf]

Hey, that looks just like the stuff I found yesterday. Just keep digging because there's better stuff there, too. Welcome.

 

[Palmetto Digger]

Whenever I get discouraged (lately after every hunt) I take some time and read through the TNet posts. They have a of recharging you for another try. I came home yesterday from a three hour hunt with not much to show but clad and then I started browsing. The next thing you know I'm making plans to hunt on Thursday. There's lots of inspiration here... use it to get fired up.

Matt

 

[UnEarthed72]

A few years ago i was in Nags Head NC. and i was watching this guy detect with his home made contraption detector..He then dropped to his knees,instantly i walked towards him to see what he found.....an 8 Reale is what he found...that was the 1st and last time i ever saw a reale in person.

I was down there a few years ago after the last hurricanes they had

good luck you'll find something good soon enough

 

[UNCC-49ER]

Thanks for all the welcomes and the words of encouragement. I haven't given up! I actually went out tonight before it got dark and scanned my back yard. I think I need to replace the batteries and keep playing with the discrimination settings. I dug up a piece of aluminum siding and a hardwood floor staple. I will take all of your advice and put it to good use this weekend. I might just have to hit up my wife's school to see what the kids left on the playground to get some more practice. I will keep the posts coming!

To answer Jackpot316's question, I believe you can search anywhere on the beach as long as it is not part of a protected or national sea shore. I believe the map I looked at showed the off-limits areas in green and they are clearly marked on the map too.

Thanks again all!
UNCC-49ER

 

[Michiganne]

Welcome to TNet and your new hobby! It will get better. Remember most people posting here only show the "good stuff" and you aren't seeing the 99# of trash they picked up along with it. The playgrounds are great for pinpointing practice. Keep digging!

 

[Big_Digger]

welcome to tnet im new also just keep going it will come good

 

[jackpot316]

This weekend would be a awesome time to hunt the Outerbanks a big Nor'easter Is blowing in, right now its just starting to blow pretty good and, What I have heard this type wind unearths some good stuff.