Metal Detecting Camera

Have a new point and shoot camera that I hope to use some while I'm detecting. Recently picked up the Fuji Finepix XP10. It is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and freezeproof, and shoots 720p video as well. I'm really looking forward to getting back out detecting and using it for some video footage as well as some stills. It's small size and toughness should be ideal for a metal detecting companion. Until next time HH and  keep your coil to the soil.

A must have book

Ok, first off, I must admit I'm not a big reader. Actually I read little if at all. I like photography magazines and that is about it as far as reading goes, but I actually picked up a copy of New Successful Coin Hunting by Charles Garrett and I love it. Haven't gotten all the way through it yet but I think that is because there is just so much to absorb. If you don't have a copy pick one up, especially if you own a Garrett detector. There is alot of good info and tid-bits of info that really get you thinking about your treasure hunting sites.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

Not a coin

Well, that item I dug at my father-in-laws house that appeared to be a coin is not a coin on further inspection. Tried a few different methods of cleaning it but no luck. Rescanned it again with my Ace and this time I got a different reading than I was getting the first time. Read as iron this time, so I'm pretty sure I just have a rusted piece of metal that is the shape of a coin. Plan on heading back there soon to the same spot though to make sure I didn't miss what gave the the $1 signal the first time.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

First Indian Head

Found my first Indian Head cent today and didn't even have to dig for it. Got the idea to start getting my coin collection sorted, so I looked through what was in the safe at my parents house. In looking for my Silver Eagle coins I found an 1888 Indian Head that I didn't have a clue my dad had in the collection. Also found 6 Mercs so far, 4 - 1943 Steel Lincolns lots of halves and a bunch more that I have yet to go through. Should have looked through the safe years ago.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

Getting out again

Finally got a chance to get out and detect today. Weather has finally started to warm up. Hit the area between the front porch and sidewalk of my father-in-laws house. Area was only about 4x8. Found several nails a live .22 shell. Also fund what appears to be a very old coin. Going to have clean it up before I can tell what it is. Registered as $1 on my Ace 250. Once I get it cleaned I'll post again.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

First Wheatie

Found my first wheatie yesterday and without a detector no less. Was looking through my pocket change and saw that I had gotten a 1954 D wheatie with a nice green patina back in some change. Hopefully that is a sign of more wheaties to come and maybe some silver. Weather is beginning to improve and looking forward to detecting.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

Handy things to carry for your next hunt

I'm sitting around waiting on the spring thaw. Still snow on the ground, though not as much. Warmer temps then rain, snow and cold for the next week. In the meantime, I thought it would be nice to let you know some of the items I typically carry with me on a hunt.

 Besides a metal detector of course I always carry a pouch to put my goodies in. Mine is just the Kellyco pouch that came with my detector. I'll probably upgrade later to something nicer, but it works. I also carry my Cen-tec pinpointer. It's cheap  but works great for me. It makes recovery time a whole lot faster because if you are like me then you probably have a hard time spotting those coppers in a tot lot. They blend into the wood chips on me. I also carry multiple digging tools. I have the composite digger that came with my detector, a large (but not full size, more garden spade size) shovel, and my new favorite digger, the Dirt Digger II, which I sometimes carry in the sheath that came with my composite digger. It works great for getting into the hard ground around here. These are all the typical items that most of us would carry.
I also carry a pen and paper to make notes, a paper finders log to keep track of my finds until I get back to my computer, a cell phone for the obvious reasons, still camera, digital video camera and bottled water. The water comes in handy for a couple of reasons. First you always have something to drink, secondly you can rinse your finds if you want to check them out closer before you get home. It's also handy to rinse your hands too, but I also carry hand cleaner or some hand sanitizer for that.
If you are planning a day long hunt, make sure to pack some lunch.
A hunting buddy is also nice to keep you company. Even if they don't have a metal detector they can always help dig of fill holes. :)
Last but not least, if you are going to an area in the middle of nowhere, let someone know where you are going. That way if you don't show back up they know where to start looking for you.

Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil