2009 Tot-Lot Gold/Silver and Trinkets

jasper62 · Dec 19, 2009

2009 Was my first full year Metal Detecting and I found that I really enjoy the Hobby (addiction)

.My primary hunting grounds are the Tot-lots with an occasional older sight.I didn't keep track of my Clad count but I'm sure it had to be at least 400 dollars or more.Everything on the Orange tissue is either Gold or Silver.10 Gold rings and 9 Silver Rings.2010 I hope to double those numbers.. Thanks for Lookn

scrounger d detector collector · Dec 19, 2009

great jewelry finds. gold is the best. im trying to get more gold. but didnt do anywhere near as good as you. best of luck doubling up 2010.

loved the clock . obamas a jerk. can we survive him?

PAULWYO · Dec 19, 2009

WOW WTG COOL DIGS GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR :icon_thumleft:

Breezie · Dec 19, 2009

I've seen the most jewelry come from Tot-Lots, and I think it is FANTASTIC for those who can work those areas. The problems I have with Tot-Lots are all the pull tabs & other junk. Also I can't get too close to the metal swings/jungle jims etc. I generally get disgusted and leave. Any suggestions? Breezie

nebstater · Dec 19, 2009

Looks like you had an excellent year. It is quite obvious, that your tot lots are much better than mine are. :headbang:

FloridaTreasureFinder · Dec 20, 2009

Congrats on some great finds. I hope I have half as good of luck as you had.

Merry Christmas,

skt

cntrydncr1 · Dec 20, 2009

Breezie said:
I've seen the most jewelry come from Tot-Lots, and I think it is FANTASTIC for those who can work those areas. The problems I have with Tot-Lots are all the pull tabs & other junk. Also I can't get too close to the metal swings/jungle jims etc. I generally get disgusted and leave. Any suggestions? Breezie

Use a small sniper type coil to get close to the metal. I don't know where you people find these tot lots. mine never give up gold and rarely silver.

jasper62 · Dec 20, 2009

Breezie said:
I've seen the most jewelry come from Tot-Lots, and I think it is FANTASTIC for those who can work those areas. The problems I have with Tot-Lots are all the pull tabs & other junk. Also I can't get too close to the metal swings/jungle jims etc. I generally get disgusted and leave. Any suggestions? Breezie

Thanks Breezie and everyone else,I'm using the ace 250 with the stock coil,Just lower the sensitivity to 1 or 2 bars and I can get with in an inch or two of those post.If you want the Gold you have to dig alot of pulltabs & other junk.It also helps that theres 11 Elementry schools in my county and another 20 in surrounding county's .You're not going to find it all the time.I went 2 months without finding one pc and then in one day 2 gold rings.You just have to be persistent

jasper62 · Dec 20, 2009

scrounger said:
great jewelry finds. gold is the best. im trying to get more gold. but didnt do anywhere near as good as you. best of luck doubling up 2010.

loved the clock . obamas a jerk. can we survive him?

Yeah I kinda like the clock too.Can we Survive him you ask .I'm sure we will but he's not making it easy.The midterm election's need to hurry up and get here

Woodland Detectors · Dec 20, 2009

Congratulations on a successful Tot-Lot endeavor.. :thumbsup:

thrillathahunt · Dec 20, 2009

Nice pile of tot lot treasure! You should get a small treasure chest to keep your goodies in.....

and to dazzle your friends. :icon_pirat:

Ricky1601 aka pull tab king · Dec 20, 2009

very nice finds I really like the turquois ring. thanks for sharing and hh

Ray S ECenFL · Dec 20, 2009

Ok, I think I should move to Georgia.........

:hello2:

michigan michael · Dec 21, 2009

rockyredbaron · Dec 21, 2009

Congrats...I too stick to the Tot Lots mostly, and sand volleyball courts when available... To anyone who says the Tot Lots are a waste of time...take a look below at my Best Find from 2005....also made the W&E Treasures magazine. And recently just made it to the 2010 Whites Calendar.

Rockyredbaron

HH to all

time4me · Dec 22, 2009

Man, I need to start hitting more tot lots!!!!!!!! Holy moly, that's a lot of fine loot you've pillaged from the local tot lots.

Great work!

Goes4ever · Dec 22, 2009

great finds........all i get in tot lots is clad, never a piece of gold yet! you did great

tymcmurray · Dec 22, 2009

Tot lots are very underestimated.
I just wrote about them on my website!
Well done!!!!!

Xraywolf · Dec 22, 2009

Breezie said:
I've seen the most jewelry come from Tot-Lots, and I think it is FANTASTIC for those who can work those areas. The problems I have with Tot-Lots are all the pull tabs & other junk. Also I can't get too close to the metal swings/jungle jims etc. I generally get disgusted and leave. Any suggestions? Breezie

The trash, well thats a fact of life in tot lots, you pick it up and move on.
Doing somewhat of a civic duty by keeping the play area clean, and also you won't have to contend with it next time you are there.

Detecting around large metal objects is easy.
Turn down the sensitivity a bit, and use very slow sweeps.
I can get within 2 inches of large metal objects, even if the metal sets it off, if theres something else there, like a ring, it will signal as well.
You just have to train you ears to pick up on these competing signals, and also the depth gauge tends to fluctuate in those circumstances.
Pinpointing can be tough, or impossible, in proximity to a large metal object, but you can narrow it down enough to get a good idea where to look.

Nice finds by the way, not bad at all for year #1.