Beach Metal Detecting Guide: How to Read the Beach

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Metal detectors have evolved as the lucrative hobby grew in popularity. Here, we have compiled an extensive list of tips based off our experience with the intention to benefit metal detector enthusiasts, despite your skill level.

Tip 1: Expectation vs Reality

Many go in with the expectation of always finding lucrative treasures such as diamond rings and watches. The reality is you will discover scrap metal in comparisons such as bottle caps and pennies.

Tip 2: Persistence Is Key

It’s difficult to forget your first time using my brand-new beach metal detector. Many of us compile a detailed list of things they expect to find on their first outing. After two hours on the beach, however, it’s common to only have a haul consisting of about 3 pennies and a beer can.

While this can be discouraging, you simply need to be persistent and keep searching, as it increases your chances of finding something of value.

Tip 3: Quality Over Quantity

Many people are hesitant when they buy their first metal detector for beach hunting, especially if they are on a budget. As a result, you may be tempted to buy a cheaper device to save on money.

These are alright, but it may not be long until you’re looking to buy another metal detector of a higher quality. It’s always best to buy the best you can while staying within your budget.

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Tip 4: History Speaks

The best place to search for relics is placed with histories, such as the library or city hall. It’s quite rare to find historic relics, however, so you may have to search for a while before you find any luck.

Tip 5: Time of Day Matters

If you’ve ever gone metal detecting on the beach, you’re probably all too familiar with the stares people give as you cruise along the beach with your metal detector. Sometimes, they may even approach you with questions.

Their curiosity is understandable, but answering their questions takes a lot of time. It’s best to avoid high traffic hours if you want to make the most of your time.

Tip 6:  Man’s Best Friend

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but sand scoops are a metal detector enthusiast’s best friend. The key to metal detecting is persistence and to dig everything! You will never know if you found something extraordinary if you are not digging.

Tip 7: Get Acquainted with Your Metal Detector

 The first time using your metal detector is likely something you will never forget. You may end up on a crowded beach trying to get acquainted with your device as beach goers were getting acquainted with you.

This is why we recommend starting in your back yard. This allows you to get familiar with your metal detector from the tone and what works for you. If you are using an underwater detector, make sure to go prepared with the right underwater detecting advice.

Tip 8: Move On

In this hobby, discouragement stems from expectations. If you are searching in one location today but found nothing, do not expect to find something tomorrow. It is imperative to rotate your hunting spots often.

Tip 9: Roll Call

If you would not leave the house without your wallet, why would you leave the house without a bag for the hunt? We recommend making a metal detecting checklist, which should include a bag, metal detector and anything else you may need throughout the day!

Tip 10: Pet Peeve

There is nothing more infuriating than searching the beach only to find knee deep holes. If you are digging, be respectful and fill your hole back in. Imagine if that was you losing your footing due to someone else’s carelessness.

Tip 11: The Early Bird vs Night Owl

If you love encountering large crowds because they make you feel like a celebrity with their questions and attention, feel free to search as you please. I

f you are like us and would prefer to avoid them, it is best to search in the early morning or in the evening when there is less foot traffic.

Tip 12: Comfort Above All

 There are top metal detectors on the market and there are elite headphones. We have learned from experience, appearances are not everything. We recommend finding headphones that you can wear for a long period of time. These will vary depending on your preferences, but over the ear headphones seem to best.

As always GL & HH

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