A pinpointer is a must-have when metal detecting.  In fact I would consider it the most important metal detecting accessory after a good digger.  Yep, even more important than good headphones if you ask me.
Why do you need a pinpointer?  Coins and such can be hard to see!  Not to mention they can be hiding [...]

Another quickie post, but a good one.
In this post I’m going to show you how to find some good historic spots to metal detect using the Yale Peabody Museum website.
Here’s how:
1. Visit the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) page at Yale Peabody Museum.
2. You will be given the option to enter a search [...]

If you metal detect, you’ve been there. Maybe it’s an old  home site, maybe a beach, maybe a civil war campsite. Could be the site of a former village or even a cellar hole.  Everything seems perfect for a day of great digs. Then you get there, swing for several hours, and have nothing to [...]

Hey folks,
I just added a blog roll to iDetectorist.com. Yeah, see it over there on the right and down some?
Well, if you have a blog and would like to swap links, just let me know and I’ll add it. Just respond with a comment. Of course, the key here is SWAP links, [...]

I’m gonna show you a great way to find metal detecting spots, using my “other” outdoor hobby – geocaching.
You’ve probably heard of geocaching.  The gist with “caching” is to use a GPS to find containers that other folks have hidden.  It’s a blast, and I’ve found close to 800 caches to date.  Even hid several.  [...]

Hey folks…
I’d like to compile a list of some (other) good detecting sites on the web. If you have a couple favorites, please comment with the link.
A few of my favorites are:
Findmall – Great bunch of folks with good brand-specific boards, and an excellent classifieds.
Treasurenet – Has a nice geographical specific area, plus good [...]