New detectorist

[DueEast]

Hello out there,
I'm new to metal detecting, or at least new to owning a detector. I have been with a buddy quite a few times , but only as a digger and moral support, but now I'm in the game.
I sold a 1948 plymouth that I just wasnt restoring and went a bit crazy buying metal detecting gear. I have been out every day for the last 2 weeks, and I'm loving it.
So far I have found some bullets, shotgun shell casings (umc), a buckle, some old iron thingamigiggas,etc. in addition to stumbling on 2 fawns last week.
My buddy is coming over tomorrow and we are heading out...hooked!

 

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[Peyton Manning]

welcome to you
and if i don't see you later, good day, good evening, and good night

 

[Hoffensnieg]

Nice to meet you! Where are you from?

 

[DueEast]

I live in Maine

 

[collins6542]

WELCOME!!!! it is an addictive hobby!!!!!

 

[Peyton Manning]

Indy here

 

[Loco-Digger]

Sounds like the bug bit hard, to some it's a hobby to others an obsession. I am still obsessed, but only get out on the weekends now in stead of every waking hour not at work. What detector are you using. GL & HH

 

[DueEast]

Thanks loco-digger.
I work as well so im getting out after work each day.
I am using a minelab xterra 505 and a Tesoro compadre. I have an AT Max on pre order. (Don't ask).
Also bought a whites trx pinpointer and shrade telescoping/folding shovel.
My wife is super happy.

 

[wygold]

San Diego here, and welcome to the forum. 48' Plymouth I think my brother in law just got one in. He's been working on 5 different cars all at the same time. Getting out is a good thing, beats sitting on the couch doing nothing. Beside the rewards are endless once you've mastered the game. Or at least that's what I've been told. I'm using a Minelab X-Terra 705. While it's a great machine I think it's time to upgrade to a P.I. Machine due to the areas I tend to hunt, mainly Beaches. Yeah it's an addictive hobby or obsession if you want to call it.

 

[happycamper08]

What part of maine?

 

[DueEast]

I live in Southern Maine.

 

[beerguy]

Welcome to T-Net. It sounds like you will enjoy the hobby. Good equipment is the first part of it, the second is research.

Equipment: Lesche digger, or equal. Pinpointer (I use Garrett black or carrot) Pouch (Look up Freeloader in the classified section) Headphones (I have Sunray Gold and Killer B's)

I also use a kneepad, and I like to take a small towel for places that I want to keep recovery dirt to a minimum.

Research: Historic Aerials is good for starters. Plat maps from the Assessors office, old maps, Museums, books on local history, etc. This is where it gets interesting.

I love finding something and then researching where it came from. That is right up there with digging old silver!

Enjoy, and POST YOUR FINDS HERE.

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to the forum! Best of luck!

 

[Honest Samuel]

A very big welcome from the great state of Connecticut.

 

[Vern2]

A hearty welcome from the great state of South West Georgia.
This is the only addiction that you dig holes am find money.
So it's okay.

 

[GA_Boy]

Thanks loco-digger.
I work as well so im getting out after work each day.
I am using a minelab xterra 505 and a Tesoro compadre. I have an AT Max on pre order. (Don't ask).
Also bought a whites trx pinpointer and shrade telescoping/folding shovel.
My wife is super happy.

Welcome and remember, if Mama is happy you will be happy.
Marvin