Treasure Quest  |  Civil War Quest  | Metal Detector Resource

Go Back   Treasure Quest Metal Detecting Forum > Metal Detecting > Beach/Water/Underwater Metal Detecting

Notices

Beach/Water/Underwater Metal Detecting Discussion on beach, in water and diving metal detecting whether it be salt or fresh water.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-08-2009, 04:14 PM
calebjj calebjj is offline
New TQ Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 18
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Can't get any depth from Dual Field

I live in Hawaii. I am new to metal detecting but have spent several full days practicing with my dual field. I have read the book by Mr. Clynick. I have found about $6 worth in coins and tons of bobby pins and bottle caps. My problem is this... I can't find anything deeper than 6 inches. I even put my own Large gold wedding ring slightly deeper than 6 inches and can't hear anything! It is very frustrating! I have tried many different settings. Usually I have the gain at about 3 o'clock, pulse delay just barely on, and threshold at or above the recommended mark. Anybody have any tips or clues as to what to listen for or how to hear deeper targets? Or willing to meet with me and show me?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-08-2009, 04:18 PM
Mikey's Avatar
Mikey Mikey is offline
TQ Circle of Friends
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Warmville
Posts: 6,794
Thanks: 15
Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts
Default

Aloha Caleb, your machine can go way deeper than 6 inches.. you saw i have the same machine... looks like we need to meet up and see what we can do about that. You , Killa, and I will all be running the dually soon.. Killa gets his this week. I think you just still need to train your ears some.. hey it took me months to start to get it.With our Black sand it is a really trick learning the sound changes. Hang in there. Mikey, PM me..I'll give you my Phone #.

Last edited by Mikey; 11-08-2009 at 04:21 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-08-2009, 04:42 PM
calebjj calebjj is offline
New TQ Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 18
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Are there any videos out there that have the sounds the metal detector is making while hunting? It seems like that would be a huge help.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-09-2009, 03:01 AM
calebjj calebjj is offline
New TQ Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 18
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Finally found something good.

I spent a few hours practicing today and finally found some gold! 14K wedding band. It was about 10-12 inches deep. Also the coins and fishing sinkers I found were 6 inches or so down. I think I might be getting better at hearing targets at better depth.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg PB080051.jpg (237.8 KB, 11 views)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-09-2009, 03:13 AM
Mikey's Avatar
Mikey Mikey is offline
TQ Circle of Friends
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Warmville
Posts: 6,794
Thanks: 15
Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts
Default

WTG! I knew you could do it! Mikey
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-09-2009, 03:18 AM
SkateCreek's Avatar
SkateCreek SkateCreek is offline
Elite TQ Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tacoma, WA USA
Posts: 1,255
Thanks: 18
Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts
Default

If I can do it, anyone can!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-09-2009, 07:42 AM
bdahunter's Avatar
bdahunter bdahunter is online now
TQ Master Pirate
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,550
Thanks: 13
Thanked 32 Times in 29 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikey View Post
Aloha Caleb, your machine can go way deeper than 6 inches.. you saw i have the same machine... looks like we need to meet up and see what we can do about that. You , Killa, and I will all be running the dually soon.. Killa gets his this week. I think you just still need to train your ears some.. hey it took me months to start to get it.With our Black sand it is a really trick learning the sound changes. Hang in there. Mikey, PM me..I'll give you my Phone #.
You're a credit to surf pirates, Mikey. Damned decent of you to offer your time and experience to a new hunter.
Just hang in there Caleb, it takes time and practice to master a machine but once you do it will be much easier to hunt.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-09-2009, 10:29 AM
Buster's Avatar
Buster Buster is offline
King of Spam
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fort Walton Beach Florida
Posts: 18,603
Thanks: 82
Thanked 63 Times in 47 Posts
Default

That is great news..congrats...and keep at it..more to come.....Chuck......
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 11-09-2009, 10:56 AM
majakldragon's Avatar
majakldragon majakldragon is offline
Elite TQ Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Posts: 1,233
Thanks: 15
Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts
Default

Congrats on the great ring find. Learning your machine is one of the best things you can do to enhance your ability to find the more valuable items buried in the ground, and as you continue the finds will become more and more prevalent.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Surf PI Dual Field Trials bdahunter Beach/Water/Underwater Metal Detecting 19 02-07-2010 05:51 PM
WOO HOO! A new detector on the way. Whites Surf PI Dual Field. killa Whites Metal Detectors 8 11-05-2009 11:13 PM
Is anyone using the White's P.I. Dual Filed...??? Ric-san Whites Metal Detectors 0 07-07-2009 06:17 PM
Whites Surfmaster Dual Field PI - Coming Soon bdahunter Beach/Water/Underwater Metal Detecting 5 04-20-2008 01:10 PM

Metal Detectors
Shade Mills-Ancestors of Western Maryland Garrett and Allegany County

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2001-2009 Treasure Quest | Metal Detecting Forum