She was big...sitting at the cabin site...and well hidden.

[silverfreak]

17 degrees today..blowing hard...and spitting snow.
What do you do on a day like this??...you go huntin'.

I had a new weapon to try out and this was the perfect site to do it at. Nothing but oldies here and they are very deep or hiding in iron...or BOTH.

Picked up "Heavy D" or "SwampThing"...or just plain old Darrell ...whatever I feel like callin' him...about 9:00 this morning and made the trek through the frozen tundra to the cabin site.

My new weapon...the monster 15 x 18 SEF coil of which I was honestly skeptical of.
I have never used a coil of this size and truthfully didn't feel it would be sensitive enough to hit tiny coin sized targets because of it's size.
The coiltek 15" WOT is as big as I've used...and it was still sensitive..but this dog was 15" x 18"... so I was unsure.

I must admit it took some getting used to. It was like swingin' a weighted garbage can lid.
However it also covered a lot of ground and it covered it fast.

It didn't take long before I had my first target to dig which ended up being an old copper wedding band from 9" down.

About an hour later I got a sweet faint "warbler" but it was a lower tone and I thought it sounded like an indian head.

I decided to piddle with gain settings like I do with other coils so I dropped it from 10 to 8...and the signal was still there although nowhere as clear and distinct.
I then dropped it to 7 and can honestly say NO WAY I would have stopped to investigate the sound I heard.
One more drop to 6...and the signal had completely vanished. The exact reason I run my gain jacked at 10...just my personal preference.

Then I decided to dig and sure enough...from 10" down came an 1892 injun' which is what the sound from this coil told me it was.

After 3 hours or so I really began to like the sweet sounds the 15 x 18 SEF was giving me. I was impressed with the minimal falsing over deep iron. In fact I got some "investigate me" chirps but was 90% certain they were deep iron chirps.
Just to be sure...I decided to dig 3 of them and sure enough...they turned out to be iron.
I now had some confidence in this monster coil...and of what it was capable of telling me.

About 3/4 of the way through the hunt I got another one of those deep chirps...but this one had some high "warbly" sound to it. 8)

The monster 15 x 18 nulled from every angle and pass...but right in the center of each and every null I got a tiny window of sweet warble.

I then decided to dig...or rather chisel into the frozen ground with my Lesche Pic Ax. I got down a long way and decided to run the probe...and got nothing but a null.

I then REchecked the hole with the SE/15 x 18 combo...and again got a nice tiny warble in the middle of the null.
I dug a little deeper and from 9" down came a perfect 4" square of rusted flat iron.

I got ticked off because I KNOW what I had heard from this coil through my headphones so I ran the probe again....BINGO!...an absolute screamer now.

Heavy D held the piece of rusty iron which had covered the entire bottom of the hole...while I began to carefully scrape away some frozen dirt as best as I could.

From 10" down and completely underneath this chunk of iron came the big grayish/silver disc.
I could not see the date but could make out the outline of a seated coin...and a quarter at that.

This big coil ROCKS...and I will be using it OFTEN in open areas.

Well we went back to hunting with only an hour or so left because my fingers and toes were about to break off.

I kept glancing over at Heavy D to see how he was doing with his E-Trac but he wasn't finding anything. Well...at least nothing but iron anyway.

Now I say that in jest of course because I LOVE his E-Trac. I have the same problem with the pro coil though...lots of iron finds

True I have found some nice deep silver with the pro coil but I do find myself digging more iron and chasing some ghost holes with it.

He started whining around about wanting to use my 10 x 12 SEF which I had in the car ...and also the usual B.S. about how his E-Trac was cursed ....I was lucky....he was hungry ...etc.

I then switched him machines and put my 15 x 18 SEF on his E-Trac so I could swing the E-trac for a while.

I also then popped my 10 x 12 on my SE for him to use...and he waddled away with a big smile on his face.

Before long he called me over to check a signal for him which was a lower conductor signal. I told him the E-Trac/15 x 18 was saying "solid hit".

He too was getting a nice repeating hit with my SE/10 x 12 combo....so he started chiseling.
From 9" down Heavy D popped out an 1858 Flying Eagle Cent.
I have not seen one of those dug since the Yeti found one many months ago...so I was thrilled for him.

Right before we called it a day...I was able to get one more keeper while using Darrell's E-trac with my 15 x 18 SEF coil on it.
It turned out to be a worn old 1880 Injun' from 10" deep.

What a great day with a cool friend and an awesome coil.

Heavy D popped out an 1858 Flying Eagle so he was stoked.

I ended up with the ancient copper wedding band...2 Injuns' 1880, 1892...and the 1853 Seated Quarter.
Didn't realize til after I rinsed it off at home that it was an 1853. Also realized at that point that it was holed.

Oh well...still a thrill to find.

I will definitely be putting some time on this 15 x 18 SEF coil at some of my more open sites. While it is obviously not a coil most of us could swing for an entire day...it should definitely be "swung when possible" because it goes DEEEEP....covers a lot of ground....is sensitive to coin targets...and for me...can SEE deep silver engulfed in iron. After just one hunt with it I'm looking forward to the next.

 

[hogge]

Hey Bryce, Great story , as always. Glad you are getting out. We are snowed in up here but, should melt fast. Congrats on the finds. Nice new avatar . Still on the look out for Nick Papagiorgio. Hogge

 

[gmsparky]

i would say that was a pretty good day !!!!!!!!

 

[1491]

Bryce,

Man, your narratives and finds are among my favorites on T-Net. The characters you hunt with only make 'em better. Big congrats on the seated quarter. Hey, the holed variety has more 'character' in my opinion, seems more ancient than their dates indicate. Nice forearm workout and report with that 12x15 bud.

Jim

 

[silverfreak]

Wow ! Great story Bryce , That seated woulda made my day bigtime -even with the hole -I
really don't have a problem with coins that are holed , as long as they are very old - because
there something a little more personal about them . Argentium.

Thanks buddy. It just hit me wrong at first but it was a thrill to find.

You da man!

Thanks H.B.

Great story, bummer the seated is holed, but what a great find hiding under that iron

hh,
Brian

Thanks Brian. It wasn't funt UNTIL I stull got a signal after removing the iron from the hole. Then it was fun

sweet finds
glad you got out
jeffk

Thanks Jeff

Nicely done!!

Ray

Thanks Ray

You get all the sweet silver! Way to go on that quarter man!

that is sweet!!

Thanks Titan

You get all the sweet silver! Way to go on that quarter man!

Thanks Sniffy

 

[silverfreak]

I look forward to your postings, knowing full well there will be several glorious photos of finds, and a great story to boot. Hows does the coil operate in areas of land with decent signals say 6,7, inches apart? Decent separation, or is it something to use after you've done some gleaning with smaller coils? I would burn small effigies to get consistent 10" signals, and I certainly trust your judgment.
Carl

Thanks Carl. This was my first hunt with the 15 x 18 Beast...so I can't give you an opinion as to how it would do in a park or school site.
I will say though that it seemed to do an excellent job of giving me a nice sound when there was some crap in the hole with a good target.
It wasn't a jumbled up mess...and gave me a pretty good separation on several occasions.

 

[silverfreak]

nice seated!!!! will not be long the warm weather is coming my friend MR TUFF

Thanks buddy. I am definitely looking forward to some warmer temps

Very interesting story, I'm going to do a little experimenting with the SE in the future.
Thanks for sharing this.

BW

Your welcome friend.

Congrat's on the silver nice shape
I can't imagine swinging some coil that size, crazy big.

Thanks pepper. It was one heavy sucker

Really nice finds Bryce.

Yes, I had the 18X15. I must say it's a good coil but way to heavy. It would hit deep though. I took your advice and got the 10X12 and I am happy with that size for every day use. Thanks again for your tips and knowledge. The 18X15 would be great for farm fields and such. After 3 hrs my arm was like a rubber band.

Take care

Jeremy

Thanks J. I had to use Doc's "Swingy Thingy"...or no way I could have swung it for 5 hours.

EXCELLENT digs!!!

Thanks B.B.

Awesome job buddy!!!!

Thanks Fiend

 

[p2c]

Awesome find! Thanks also for the write up on the 15x18 SEF coil.

 

[allen]

congrats on that sweet silver !!!

 

[vermonster]

Congrats on all your finds ! Brother hogge & I are chompin at the bit to get out
vermonster

 

[kimsdad]

WTG, brother!!!

I'm still looking for my first seated coin. When I find one, it being holed would be a cool bonus to me.

I can't imagine swinging a coil that big! Last year when I switched from the 6" to the 10X12, I suddenly turned into a weakling! It's 6 ounces heavier than the pro coil, but on the end of a stick, it feels like an extra pound.

BTW, hunting in 17degree wind? I've done mid-low 20's, but teens? Are you part eskimo?

 

[mpostma]

Bryce, WTG!!!!

Love the Seated!!! You da man! Even made the Yeti happy!

Hey, I thought I was the only one that EVER got frustrated with the procoil. Finicky beast, but has helped me find some sweet deepies too.

Did I tell you about the bust dime I got in the mail the other day? Very Cool!

If you were out in 17 degrees I should just bite the bullet, grab a jackhammer and start swinging my Quattro!

Best of Luck Sir!
Mark

 

[silverfreak]

Hey Bryce, Great story , as always. Glad you are getting out. We are snowed in up here but, should melt fast. Congrats on the finds. Nice new avatar . Still on the look out for Nick Papagiorgio. Hogge

Thanks buddy. I have tried to call Nick twice but haven't left a message.

Sounds like an ambush by somone's mother in law . Glad it was some nice finds . HD Heritage softail rider . Congrats esp. the bigg one'

Thanks CM

Congrats on the nice coins. I am going to have to get me one of those big coils.
Dman

Thanks Dman.

 

[silverfreak]

hey bud ! im used to the big coils i mostly use my super 12 it gets heavy after swinging all day im trying out a 4x6 now first swing i almost launched the thing to the moon it was so light. my mission is to try some cellar holes with it. cool seated i havent found a coin with rays yet. cant wait for sping im gonna get out there and crank up the hog and wake up the docile and then quietly slip into the woods and stalk so old coins. willy

Thanks Willy. I have the same problem once the weather gets warmer. Do I go metal detecting...or ride the Harley.

 

[silverfreak]

i would say that was a pretty good day !!!!!!!!

Thanks buddy.

Nice silver finds those SEF coils do get deep with the right programs iam getting 8-10 inches on my DFX with a custom program . Good hunting

Thanks...yep....pretty good coils

thats1 hell of a day.nice seated

Thanks squid

 

[Detectingfreak]

Very nice job on the silver!!!!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Sweet new coil and equally sweet quarter Bryce.
Chris

 

[jgas]

You continue to slay the silvers and Injuns Buddy. That is sweet, especially in the cold weather. The chill off the lake is killing me man. Can't wait to get out and do some huntin'. Very nice finds my friend and as always a great read. Congrats. jgas

 

[Michiganne]

Excellent finds and a great story to go with it.

Keep digging!

 

[RONC(OR)]

Sweet Finds congrats But thats to cold for Me

 

[silverfreak]

WTG, brother!!!

I'm still looking for my first seated coin. When I find one, it being holed would be a cool bonus to me.

I can't imagine swinging a coil that big! Last year when I switched from the 6" to the 10X12, I suddenly turned into a weakling! It's 6 ounces heavier than the pro coil, but on the end of a stick, it feels like an extra pound.

BTW, hunting in 17degree wind? I've done mid-low 20's, but teens? Are you part eskimo?

Thanks Neil. I'm not part eskimo...but I just might be part looney
Wouldn't 'ya know after hunting in 17 degree temps yesterday...that it was in the 30's today

Congrats on all your finds ! Brother hogge & I are chompin at the bit to get out
vermonster

Thanks friend. I hope you two fellers' get some diggin' in soon.

congrats on that sweet silver !!!

Thanks Allen.

Awesome find! Thanks also for the write up on the 15x18 SEF coil.

Thanks...and you're welcome. It a monster for sure...but seems to be a good one.

Bryce,

Man, your narratives and finds are among my favorites on T-Net. The characters you hunt with only make 'em better. Big congrats on the seated quarter. Hey, the holed variety has more 'character' in my opinion, seems more ancient than their dates indicate. Nice forearm workout and report with that 12x15 bud.

Jim

Thanks Jim. Between the Yeti...and Heavy D...there is never a dull moment. Both of 'em do a lot of whinin'