Frustrated

[TiBorn]

Been digging like a madman and checking every clump of dirt and nothing not even a find remotely worth mentioning. Before I would think about hanging up the old military shovel and I'd find something that psyched me up and kept me going but I feel like my luck might have run dry. Sad to say that gold sovereign will probably never be mine but at least I looked for it and found a couple cool things along the way. I hope you all find good stuff and think of me if ever one of General Burgoynes gold sovereigns makes it's way into your hands. I was really hoping this was gonna be me bragging about a cool find but it is not. I'll go out and dig a couple more spots so I can feel better about possibly hanging up the shovel for a while. If I find something I'll let you know, if not I'll probably be down for a bit and trying not to think about it.

 

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[Bev]

I dont know if this would help, but I have an old school yard near me. If I have a few minutes I go there and I really REALLY listen to my machine. I try differnt modes, sensitivities, iron discrim. etc. and I go alone so I dont have any distractions. It's my practice yard. I find clad, but have also found rings, crosses, and mostly indian head pennies. BUT it's a place where I can really zero in on my machine and what it can do. It's close by so I dont have to worry about packing up and being somewhere on time.
I guess what I'm saying is go somewhere accessible, bring your manual and really test out different scenarios. The time to learn your machine is not at a A-1 prime location where you could be missing good stuff. Learn before-hand... Just my humble opinion.
Bev

 

[bazinga]

The time to learn your machine is not at a A-1 prime location where you could be missing good stuff. Learn before-hand... Just my humble opinion.
Bev

That's a pretty good bit of advice right there. Know your machine inside and out before you start detecting private yards or others spots where you might only get 1 or 2 shots to detect them.

 

[TiBorn]

Thanks for the advice. I'll try to learn my metal detector better. I always seem to find my best stuff on instinct. I just found something really cool digging on instinct please check it out, it is in today's finds.