Ugly Indian & One Lead Soldier Rides Away.

[Kurios1]

Howdy Folks. Was hoping to do tot lots last night but, met up with the local Park Ranger and discussed the rules. No one allowed in the parks after dusk. I have been hunting them for years at night with no problems but, want to follow the rules. The ranger is a very nice retired State Police officer. He did give me a lead on another spot I can hunt until 11:00 p.m. So I headed out to Lowell Park in Dixon, IL where Ronald Reagan was a life guard on the Rock River back in the day.

I found the weird looking arm thingy last night under a beautiful full moon and pleasantly breezy night. I went back to the river front today and worked the "break" area where the river erodes the dirt away during floods. That's where I recovered the lead horse & soldier toy and my ugly 1900 Indian Head Penny. Had a nice chat with the gentleman in the swing. Didn't actually mean to get him in the picture but, I am sure he wouldn't mind. Some of the other various stuff is from either today or past hunts. Lots of lead sinkers and pulltabs dug today and last night. Thanks for stopping by. Kurios1

 

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[vpnavy]

..: NICE FINDS Kurios :..
Thanks for sharing!​

 

[RVRoamer74]

Nice hunt !! Thanks for sharing !!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice finds.

 

[against the wind]

Congratulations on your hunt.
Your AT PRO can easily handle chest deep water, if that is a fresh water beach.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on your finds and nice post

 

[Kurios1]

Congratulations on your hunt.
Your AT PRO can easily handle chest deep water, if that is a fresh water beach.

I just ordered the Garrett Carrot and may consider getting out into the river a bit. The water tends to be pretty murky and brown. Not being that experienced in the water I have been starting off in tiny creeks and shallow streams. I know there has to be some good coins and jewelry out in this spot for anyone willing to get out in the muck. Of course loads of sinkers and trash are available too.

 

[against the wind]

I just ordered the Garrett Carrot and may consider getting out into the river a bit. The water tends to be pretty murky and brown. Not being that experienced in the water I have been starting off in tiny creeks and shallow streams. I know there has to be some good coins and jewelry out in this spot for anyone willing to get out in the muck. Of course loads of sinkers and trash are available too.

Spring fed lakes and some rivers tend to be a little cold. I use a wetsuit so that I can stay in the water for a few hours at a time. All you need is a good sturdy long handle scoop. Place your right foot alongside the coil when you get a nice signal. Then slide your scoop along the inside of your right foot and scoop. With a little practice, you get good at it. Make sure you wear the booties that come with the wetsuit to avoid getting stuck by hooks or cut by glass. With your screen under water, the AT PRO is a beep and scoop machine.

 

[Kurios1]

Spring fed lakes and some rivers tend to be a little cold. I use a wetsuit so that I can stay in the water for a few hours at a time. All you need is a good sturdy long handle scoop. Place your right foot alongside the coil when you get a nice signal. Then slide your scoop along the inside of your right foot and scoop. With a little practice, you get good at it. Make sure you wear the booties that come with the wetsuit to avoid getting stuck by hooks or cut by glass. With your screen under water, the AT PRO is a beep and scoop machine.

I still haven't purchased a water scoop yet. I did research a bit on them. !0,000 choices it seems. I'll be getting a nice sturdy stainless steel unit when I get around to ordering one which will be soon as it's getting warmer. Thanks for the advice. Always appreciated.