Christmas is right around the corner, so I’ve haphazardously tossed together a metal detecting wish list.  Take a look and see if Santa needs to add something for you:
“High-Dollar” Metal Detectors

Minelab E-Trac ($1500)

Whites Spectra V3 ($1500)

Fisher F75 LTD ($1300)

Garrett GTI 2500 ($1000)

Less Expensive, But Can Still Be Pricy

Minelab X-terra 705 ($800)

Whites MXT ($800)

Teknetics T2 ($800)

Garrett [...]

The Metal Detecting Code of Ethics is a guide as to what you should and shouldn’t do when metal detecting.  It is printed in most metal detector operating manuals and plenty of sources online.  I’ve revised it a little bit to reflect some of my detecting do’s, don’ts, and pet peeves.
Here’s the iDetectorist.com Metal Detecting [...]

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 [...]

Hey folks, a quickie today.
I’ve driven by this drive-in for years and never bothered to pursue permission to detect it. The place closed down in the 80’s after being open since the 50’s. I envisioned the place packed with classic Chevys, guys on dates with the friends hiding in the trunk (ok, before [...]

The Fisher F75LTD and Teknetics T2TLD have a new microprocessor and new “DSP” code with a ‘boost process’ to increase depth. Not to mention a cool camo color scheme (don’t set it down in the woods). $1200.
The White’s Spectra V3 (Vision) has a full color display and wireless headphones. $1600.
You can connect [...]