Detecting the beach vs. parks

[Crunchyhippo]

Do any of you have a favorite kind of location where you detect, like the beach vs. a park or old property somewhere? Why do you prefer it and why? Both require their own set of expensive accessories, I've found. For the beach, one needs a special scoop, waterproof headphones (if in the water), and a waterproof pouch, all of which can easily set you back over $500. For, say, parks, one needs a push-digger-thingy and a pinpointer, which would run $200-$300.

Do any of you detect both types of venues?

 

[mtdoramike]

I really enjoy beach detecting..View attachment 2206950

And there's that. Hubba Hubba

 

[Terry Soloman]

That looks like one of those silicone dolls Japan makes.
Certainly something is fake.🤣

Sooo, you wouldn't jump on that with an invitation?

 

[pepperj]

Sooo, you wouldn't jump on that with an invitation?

Nope, I like natural Terry.
Looking at that it's a 🤮 almost.
Why does a person have to do that to themselves in the first place?

 

[mtdoramike]

Nope, I like natural Terry.
Looking at that it's a 🤮 almost.
Why does a person have to do that to themselves in the first place?

I love them all real or fake, big or small. For guys like me of course.

 

[cudamark]

Sooo, you wouldn't jump on that with an invitation?

Being 72 and happily married, I'm kinda like a dog chasing a car......just what am I going to do if I catch it? I guess just bark and head back to the porch!

 

[ArfieBoy]

Being 72 and happily married, I'm kinda like a dog chasing a car......just what am I going to do if I catch it? I guess just bark and head back to the porch!

|And maybe pee on the porch post on the way in!

 

[mtdoramike]

|And maybe pee on the porch post on the way in!

I've been known to do that a time or three. It used to be when I imbibed a little too much, now it's when I'm heavily medicated.

 

[ArfieBoy]

I've been known to do that a time or three. It used to be when I imbibed a little too much, now it's when I'm heavily medicated.

I understand. In my misspent youth that occured a few times in my life, too.

 

[goldnugget]

That looks like one of those silicone dolls Japan makes.
Certainly something is fake.🤣

Is that Photo AL Generated

 

[pepperj]

Is that Photo AL Generated

Have ask @Terry Soloman once he quits drooling 🤤

 

[Spill]

Do any of you have a favorite kind of location where you detect, like the beach vs. a park or old property somewhere? Why do you prefer it and why? Both require their own set of expensive accessories, I've found. For the beach, one needs a special scoop, waterproof headphones (if in the water), and a waterproof pouch, all of which can easily set you back over $500. For, say, parks, one needs a push-digger-thingy and a pinpointer, which would run $200-$300.

Do any of you detect both types of venues?

I prefer Parks just because I have had much better luck. The beaches I have access to get cleaned with a machine that sifts out everything. Some days you can go a mile without a single beep.

 

[SunStreak]

I have done almost all kinds of detecting, but now, in my dotage (old age) I prefer local parks.

5 gold rings? Could you reveal which parts of beaches did you find them and when, low tide, high tide? Thank you!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Is that Photo AL Generated

Nope!

 

[Crunchyhippo]

I prefer Parks just because I have had much better luck. The beaches I have access to get cleaned with a machine that sifts out everything. Some days you can go a mile without a single beep.

I know the feeling. Walking and walking along the surf with no beeps whatever gets old and discouraging. I recently went to an old park in the city that sits next to a big pond. For fun, I scanned the fine-trimmed lawn right by the water (which is where I figured any old-timer from years past would have walked), and I got more beeps than a hyper road-runner. I didn't have a digging tool, so I couldn't follow up on any of them, but just getting signals sometimes is exciting - especially for someone like me who's yet to find anything of value.

 

[mtdoramike]

I understand. In my misspent youth that occured a few times in my life, too.

I don't consider it misspent at all, I was living a dream, quit school, headed down to St. Thomas USVI when I was 16 years old, penniless, sleeping on the beach, working day jobs doing handiwork just to make enough to get food to eat. Down there, they sold beer out of vending machines God love them. If I had another life, I'd do it all over again.

 

[Surfline]

Do any of you have a favorite kind of location where you detect, like the beach vs. a park or old property somewhere? Why do you prefer it and why? Both require their own set of expensive accessories, I've found. For the beach, one needs a special scoop, waterproof headphones (if in the water), and a waterproof pouch, all of which can easily set you back over $500. For, say, parks, one needs a push-digger-thingy and a pinpointer, which would run $200-$300.

Do any of you detect both types of venues?

Both, and both will yield clad and trash. The rings I agree are more likely lost at the beach, but lately the beach has been heavily hunted. I like an old site where I have a chance of finding an older coin, unless of course you’re going for shipwreck coins. Not easy to find.

 

[Surfline]

Both, and both will yield clad and trash. The rings I agree are more likely lost at the beach, but lately the beach has been heavily hunted. I like an old site where I have a chance of finding an older coin, unless of course you’re going for shipwreck coins. Not easy to find.

But persistence and research pays. Been a great hobby for 37 years.

 

[cintisteve]

Do any of you have a favorite kind of location where you detect, like the beach vs. a park or old property somewhere? Why do you prefer it and why? Both require their own set of expensive accessories, I've found. For the beach, one needs a special scoop, waterproof headphones (if in the water), and a waterproof pouch, all of which can easily set you back over $500. For, say, parks, one needs a push-digger-thingy and a pinpointer, which would run $200-$300.

Do any of you detect both types of venues?

I have both,but would prefer water hunting. It’s a lot easier on this 68 year old body. Being pretty much land locked in Southern Ohio,most of my hunting is land. Lots of digging with a digger and not much with a sand scoop.I do occasionly, run into a volleyball court where I use a scoop.

 

[artman60]

I have a Minelab Excalibur that I use for the salt water beaches up here in New England, and I have a Garretts AT Pro for my inland detecting. I do not claim to be an expert, or anyone with enough experience to tell others what to do. I LOVE being on the beaches, year round. Just got a (new to me) Minelab Equinox 800, that I am in the process of learning. Last summer I found and returned a woman’s diamond wedding ring (Hampton Beach) and on a Columbus Day around 2012 was in a field in Shirley MA and found a 1783 (?) Connecticut Copper. Two of my bigger thrills in the hobby. I dunno if there’s any local clubs where you could meet people familiar with your area, and how to best hunt it. Any questions, I’ll give you my opinion, but it’s probably not worth the cost of a coffee. It’s a great hobby.

 

[Sandog]

I have a Minelab Excalibur that I use for the salt water beaches up here in New England, and I have a Garretts AT Pro for my inland detecting. I do not claim to be an expert, or anyone with enough experience to tell others what to do. I LOVE being on the beaches, year round. Just got a (new to me) Minelab Equinox 800, that I am in the process of learning. Last summer I found and returned a woman’s diamond wedding ring (Hampton Beach) and on a Columbus Day around 2012 was in a field in Shirley MA and found a 1783 (?) Connecticut Copper. Two of my bigger thrills in the hobby. I dunno if there’s any local clubs where you could meet people familiar with your area, and how to best hunt it. Any questions, I’ll give you my opinion, but it’s probably not worth the cost of a coffee. It’s a great hobby

Consider this a pat on the back for the wedding ring return. I believe that could entitle you to an honorable mention award.