Indiana, Wisconsin, Fishing, & Detecting

ModernMiner · Jun 15, 2009

Indiana, Wisconsin, Fishing, & Detecting

My son and I just got back from our fishing vacation in Indiana and Northern Wisconsin. It was still in the 50's a rainy in Wisconsin so the fishing wasn't that great. Enjoyed the week with my two brothers, nephew, & friends. My younger brother, who NEVER fishes, smoked us with a 34" Musky, and three Northern Pike. Two were off the pier in front of our cabin! :icon_thumleft:

We'll never hear the end of it I'm sure.

I brought my detector and snuck in a few hours of detecting in my hometown in Indiana.
One was a 1890 house in town, and the other was a beautiful old 1850's house in the country. The finds at both houses were deep due to the soft black soil. I was pulling up memorial pennies at over 6" deep! Very disappointing. $:-\$
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Iwjt52Oakw

Nothing too great found, but I got a few keepers.
At the 1890 house I found:
*Toy WW2 soldier
*Toy Cowboy ("Lincoln Logs" on the base)
*Denver Mint / Dept. of Treasury token

At the 1850's house I found:
*1900 & 1905 IH
*General service eagle button
*Wheats- 1925 to 1956
*1943P war nickel
*Dog tag from this location!
*Kent knife
*Asst'd relics

Also, when I got back I had my very first issue of North South Trader's Civil War magazine waiting for me. I was honored to find my "NC" buckle and "CSN" button gracing the page AND in color to boot! :icon_thumleft:

That made up for the poor fishing & weather this trip.

I hope to get caught up on the great finds soon.
Thanks for looking,
MM

ModernMiner · Jun 16, 2009

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allen said:
wtg on that great looking assortment of finds !!
Looks like that 43 nickel could be the 43 over 42 type !

Allen,
You had me going there buddy.

I just checked it out under my microscope, unfortunately it is only a 43. I think what you may see is a slight bubble under the silver. Good eye. :icon_thumleft:

-MM-

ModernMiner · Jun 16, 2009

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Thanks everyone.
I just got permission for another old house, so I'll be hitting that next.
Have a great week.
-MM-

VOL1266-X · Jun 16, 2009

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Glad you are back MM. I thought you might be in jail up there. Nice finds-the toy soldiers are very good finds. Congrats on your finds showcased in the most recent issue of the North South CW Trader Magazine. I am looking forward to reading your article in the August issue of Western and Eastern Treasures Magazine. You have had an incredible digging year my friend!!!

Merf · Jun 16, 2009

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Great post, pics, and finds MM :thumbsup:

That was a good time for sure. :hello2:

ModernMiner · Jun 16, 2009

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VOL1266-X said:
Glad you are back MM. I thought you might be in jail up there. Nice finds-the toy soldiers are very good finds. Congrats on your finds showcased in the most recent issue of the North South CW Trader Magazine. I am looking forward to reading your article in the August issue of Western and Eastern Treasures Magazine. You have had an incredible digging year my friend!!!

Thanks VOL.
If it wasn't for your help, I probably wouldn't be in either magazine.

Thanks for being my mentor. :thumbsup:

-MM-
P.S. I stayed out of jail by letting my brother drive during vacation. :tongue3:

Merf said:
Great post, pics, and finds MM
That was a good time for sure.

Thanks Merf. :icon_thumleft:

-Doug-

crazyjarhead · Jun 17, 2009

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Nice trip and finds, Doug. You mean you didn't get in any swim time :laughing7:

Those old homes are beautiful. Like those old toy soldiers. I bet you had a whirlwind of a trip. Too bad you didn't have more time and could have driven up then we could have hunted some places around here. Ron

ModernMiner · Jun 17, 2009

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crazyjarhead said:
Nice trip and finds, Doug. You mean you didn't get in any swim time Those old homes are beautiful. Like those old toy soldiers. I bet you had a whirlwind of a trip. Too bad you didn't have more time and could have driven up then we could have hunted some places around here. Ron

Thanks buddy.
I love the new avatar. :icon_thumleft:

Have you watched "Grand Torino" yet? Great Clint movie.
-Doug-

tymcmurray · Jun 18, 2009

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Nice trip, Doug.
Too bad you didn't stop by on your way through.
Now get back to work play, and find some
more way cool relics!!! :headbang:

Bikernico · Jun 18, 2009

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Nice Finds :icon_thumright:

And a nice pike :hello2:

jmann2424 · Jun 18, 2009

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Very nice finds!!!!!!!

allen · Jun 18, 2009

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I was hoping it was the 43/42 type !!

MiniMe · Jun 18, 2009

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Pike Prince :laughing7:

Looks like all had a good time. Congrats on the article, well deserved!

civilman1 · Jun 18, 2009

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That's Great Doug and a Great job on the N/S article,my hero.....The pike are pretty good as long as you can get the "Y" bone out.I used to live on the south shore of Lake Superior....Thank's for sharing bud :thumbsup: