Metal Detecting Tips

I find that most detectorists' biggest concern is getting the most depth from their metal detector. I see detectorists almost continually posting on social media, "how deep with X metal detector go." If a poll were taken, you would find it is probably one of the biggest concerns amongst most detectorists, and it is the question I get asked the most, especially from detectorist … [Read more...] about Learn How to Get Deeper with Your Metal Detector

False signals can really be aggravating at the very least and worse, can end the adventure. Today's metal detectors are much easier to operate than the older ones, not a lot you can get wrong but it can still happen. If you’re detector isn’t running normal, giving false signals, extra chatty or running erratic, here are some things that might rectify the issue. If you’re … [Read more...] about Is Your Metal Detector Giving False Signals?

I’ve enjoyed many hobbies over the years and one of the things that separates metal detecting from all the others I have been involved with is most other hobbies all you do is spend money. With metal detecting there are a lot of opportunities to make money and there is always the chance of finding something really valuable. A lot of years have passed since I got into metal … [Read more...] about Strategies for Making Money With Your Metal Detector

Recently, in the All Metal Mode Facebook group the question came up asking, is it better to use your metal detector’s discrimination or your brain to discriminate? There is not a simple answer to this question. This depends on the metal detector you are using, your skill level, the site you are detecting, and the level of patience you have for analyzing the different signals … [Read more...] about Discriminating With Your Brain or Metal Detector