metal detecting in creeks/rivers

[mtholen]

Hello,
Does anyone have any advice on metal detecting in creeks and shallow rivers? I dont have an underwater metal detector. The one time i went, it was hard to dig through all of the gravel on the river bed, and my holes would fill with water and sand. i did move to the banks, but 1 foot down, the hoe would fill with water.

 

[rossman85]

Im interested in this as well, as i just got an atpro, and i would love tips on rivers and creek bed digging.

 

[cudamark]

Welcome to Tnet! Without a water detector, I wouldn't recommend hunting rivers and creeks. You're just one slippery rock away from ruining your detector. As you found out, it's not easy to recover target there either. Get a detector with good descrimination so you can decide what to dig and what to pass up on. A big screw driver or pry bar is handy on those rocks along with a small trowel. If you're into sand or silt, use a sand scoop.

 

[Jason in Enid]

It really depends on exactly what the bottom material is. Different materials, different tools. It takes a lot of work, plan on getting very wet and dirty.

 

[mtholen]

Thanks for the tips everyone

 

[DiggingNC]

Check out "aquachigger" videos on youtube! He does tons of creek and river detecting. He now uses an AT Pro mostly.

 

[mtholen]

Amazing finds, i learned alot by watching his videos

 

[bluehunter1973]

Buy a scoop or make a little float with a screen on it to sift your material. My At Pro works like a charm