Beach Detecting

[kcarter4x4]

Ok, I have a quick couple of questions. I am headed to the beaches in North Carolina this weekend. I have a minelab xterra 70 detector.
My first question is where should I spend most of my time on the beach? Down by the water or up near the dunes. I am not looking for anything particular. Some relics from ship wrecks would be great.
My last question is, what coil should I use? I have the 10.5 inch High Freq coil or the coil that comes with the machine wich is a 7.5 freq.
Thanks for the help.
Cheers
Kevin

[EBCIII]

Hey Kevin good luck with the 70 at the beach. Not sure to which beach you are headding but make sure to check out the "blanket line". The main area that folks are laying, and playing. Watch the tid charts also. You wanns look to hunt at low tide. Watch for cuts in the sand, (drop offs).

As to the coil, IMHO I would run the high freq at the beach. Make sure you put the 70 in "beach mode". Do you have a scoop? If not you may want to pick up one for the trip.

Good luck to you, Beale.

[Buster]

Someone posted a few weeks back about beach hunting..They said to walk 17 to 20 paces from the dunes toward the water line and that would be your start line for coins...I have not tried this yet, but I will..I agree with Beale and I would start at the blanket line were people sit and hang out...Happy Hunting...Buster..

[Ric-san]

Good luck...haven't done but one '20' minute beach hunt that was way to quick last friday....

[drver]

Kevin, when beach hunting you want to hunt where the good targets are....One day the good stuff may be high and dry, than the same afternoon it'll be in the wet wash. The blanket line, just above the high tide line will be a good place to start but don't be afraid to wonder high and low too. After three of four passes from high to low beach you should be able to ID a general area where it'll be productive at that time. If that area dries up before you run out of gas start to search high to low again.
Buster I've heard the adage of 17-20 paces from the dune line before but never tried it, on some beaches it'll put you along way from the water and other beaches it'll put you in the water... generally it's not a bad place to start. Each beach is different and the same strip of sand will change everyday.

[Buster]

I will try the 17-20 paces deal this weekend at the beach...We will see if it works out.Sounds good anyway.....Buster..

[gordiesgirl]

Hunt it all and best of luck. Have a safe and treasureful trip.

[Cash1977]

Kevin-
From one beach hunter to another-
Cover as much ground as you can, dig everything, and Good Luck!

Keep us posted on the finds.

Happy Hunting!

[kcarter4x4]

Thanks everyone for the great advise. I just got here to North Carolina last night. Heading out in a little while. I will take everyones advise, put it all together and come back with a bucket full of relics and coins. Ha Ha Thanks again for everyone taking the time to help me out.
I will let everyone know what I find.
Cheers
Kevin

[creekrat]

Enjoy your self,hope your finds are many...creek