Looking to but an underwater machine

[wvdirtdigger]

I'm looking to buy an underwater machine. Thinking about the Tesoro sand shark with the 10"coil. Any thoughts? Any issues with this machine? Any experience that you can share salt or freshwater hunting?

 

[Terry Soloman]

Great machine for Wet saltwater sand and IN the saltwater. It is NOT an all purpose beach machine, as it is a Pulse Induction - NO Discrimination detector, so it beeps on EVERYTHING. Mine paid for itself several times over, but in the dry sand there is just Too much garbage metal to use it. You will dig small bread ties and irorn screws at 12"..

 

[vpnavy]

wvdirtdigger - Whatever you decide - please consider buying one from one of

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Yes please, a supporting vendor or charter member if used, those are the only members authorized to sell here, any others that reply with offers to sell will be deleted..

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[Metal Detecting Stuff]

The Tesoro Sand Shark is a very good machine, but as Terry says, be prepared to dig deep , as it has good depth, but no discrimination. One of the best VLF machines for water hunting is the Minelab Excalibur II.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[Talon]

If you are freshwater hunting, then I really like my Tiger Shark. But it wouldn't be a great choice for saltwater beaches. Or rather, there are better choices.

 

[wvdirtdigger]

Great machine for Wet saltwater sand and IN the saltwater. It is NOT an all purpose beach machine, as it is a Pulse Induction - NO Discrimination detector, so it beeps on EVERYTHING. Mine paid for itself several times over, but in the dry sand there is just Too much garbage metal to use it. You will dig small bread ties and irorn screws at 12"..
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hCahMryTg

Terry have you used the machine in freshwater? I'm looking for a water machine that can be productive in both salt and freshwater.

 

[gamiller]

what Terry said plus the sand sharks coil appears to be thinner than others and allows me to stay in the water longer before tiring. It seems to slice through the water easier than other machines I have used.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Terry have you used the machine in freshwater? I'm looking for a water machine that can be productive in both salt and freshwater.

Again, it works just fine in fresh and saltwater, but it does not discriminate. You will need to get a multi-frequency VLF like a Fisher CZ 21 or Minelab Excalibur in order to knock out iron in fresh and saltwater.

 

[bigscoop]

"Where will you be doing most of your saltwater hunting?" (what area of the country?) This can play a role in machine choice as well.

 

[wvdirtdigger]

"Where will you be doing most of your saltwater hunting?" (what area of the country?) This can play a role in machine choice as well.

I'll be hitting the Va beach area a couple times per year. I also plan to hit some freshwater swimming holes that are local.