Not an Impressive First Hunt!

[birdy1976]

I recently went out to hunt for the first time since my first detector arrived the other day. I went to our family owned farm to try it out for the first time. As you can see I didn't really find anything to bring home or to write home about. lol. I did find my first coin! That was a really meaningful milestone for me even if it was just a plain Lincoln cent and even if it was laying right on top of the ground ! Anyway I guess I'm just not geologist or something but could anyone explain why or how the latch that i dug was about 8"-10" deep however it seemed like there was a thick layer of creek type rock that just didn't belong in that hole, that i had to go through to get to this latch type device. And also does anyone think that this latch looks like it might have come off an old steamer trunk or What? Don't get me wrong I know I am going back tommorow weather permitting to hunt some more I really love doing this, just would like to find something more than beer cans and such..
Thanks for any comments and good luck!!!!!!

 

[diamondjim]

Any number of reasons for rock layer...

Old road/driveway/parking area for farm gear?

Floods could bring in rocks.

Old stream channel gone dry and turned into flatland by people.

 

[texan connection]

Likley somone intentionaly put that rock there to see you spit, and curse out loud. Happy hunting

 

[shootist]

Make sure you hit the areas that are most likely to produce coins and such. I have my best luck around the driveway and the walk that leads to the front door. Other places of interest are the path to the well or outhouse,any large trees kids may have climbed or played around,flower beds and gardens are good spots and dont forget under the clothesline,HH...Shoot

 

[Getty]

Keep at it.If your diggin pull tabs,eventually one of those digs will end up a piece of jewelry.Good luck and HH!