Yes, I am in Smith River and would like to do some detecting with someone. I just bought a MXT and am learning as I go. I went to Myrtle beach to try it out and managed to find a quarter before I was over run by swimmers taking up the entire sandy part of the beach. I am open to suggestion or we could search a couple of local beaches. Get back to me and we can meet in Crescent City or Brookings and figure out where the treasure is.