Diving into metal detecting

[TheIslandGuy]

Hello from Criehaven Maine!

I have never used a metal detector before, but I just bought one. I got an excalibur 800 with an upgraded 10" search coil from the excalibur II. I got it used on Craigslist and I tried it out on a test panel last night and it seemed to work well.

I am obsessed with scuba diving and plan to mostly use my detector below the surface. If I really get into hunting I might do some land hunts, but it seems like underwater would be more of an untapped area.

I read the owners manual for my excalibur and think I have a good idea how to operate it on the most basic level, but I know I have alot to learn about this hobby. Hopefully I can learn from everyone here on treasurenet.

I'm about to head out hunting right now. I have 4 scuba tanks full and my battery charged on my detector. I have a few different swimming holes I plan on hitting. I'll report back later if I find anything worth sharing. Hopefully I can operate this detector well enough to search effectively.

 

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[dts52]

Good luck! Once I get my "Air Buddy" hookah rig, (been waiting FOREVER) I'll be doing some serious UW detecting myself. Right now I'm limited to snorkeling depth.
HH
dts

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Maine for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum from Massachusetts!

Good Luck today!

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the dive.

 

[RevAndy]

Welcome to the forum from Rhode Island and good hunting and play safe!

 

[Rookster]

Welcome to Tnet from Mississippi.

 

[GB1]

welcome to Tnet from Tx good luck

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[Texas Jay]

Welcome from Brownwood in central Texas!
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[Blak bart]

Oh....your gonna find something im sure. welcome to T-net, I also like hunting in the water. Snorkel, scuba, hooka its all good.

 

[WannaDig3687]

 

[River Rat]

 

[A2coins]

Welcome from Ann Arbor Tommy

 

[Hawks88]

Welcome to tnet from Niagara Falls.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Welcome aboard T-Net from Northern Virginia

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet from Ann Arbor feel free if you ever need any help or suggestions about detecting Ill try to assist!!!!!!Tommy