If you are looking to start a new hobby, it can be pretty overwhelming trying to figure out all of the things you will need in order to just get started. For anyone looking to start metal detecting as a hobby, there are 5 “must have” essential tools you will need in order to be successful and enjoy the hobby of metal detecting to its fullest: Metal Detector Digging Tool Pinpointer Finds Bag Gloves Metal Detector It goes without saying, but if you want to enjoy the hobby of metal detecting you will undoubtedly need a metal detector. Now, here is the best kept secret when it comes to ..read more

When someone chooses to start a hobby, they usually don’t weigh their options when it comes to the total investment needed to begin the hobby versus the monetary return they’ll get from doing it, if any at all.  That is because after all, it is just a hobby: an activity done in one’s leisure time for pleasure, not professionally or for pay.  But metal detecting is an exception when it comes to hobbies and that is because the items you find literally can and do pay you!  However, that payoff can be very minimum at times and that may not be the main reason you decide to start meta ..read more

Cutting a perfect plug will help you recover your target faster as well as leave a minimal trace of digging or damage to a lawn so that no one would even know you had dug a hole there.  In this article, I’ll take you through the step by step process on how to cut the perfect plug while metal detecting as you dig for your treasure. If you metal detect, then you might be wondering, “what is a plug?” A plug is the small piece of sod/earth that you cut in the ground so that you can then open up a hole below. If you’re being a good steward to the hobby of metal detecting, it is important to kn ..read more

YES - you can bring your metal detector in the water to search for lost treasures!  With all of the advanced technology in today’s world, using a metal detector in the water is certainly possible. But first… Let's make sure it is safe to do so and then talk about some of the reasons on why you might want to use your metal detector in the water to begin with. It is also important to identifying if your metal detector is completely or only partially submersible. Types Of Waterproof Metal Detectors While the metal detectors listed below are not a fully comprehensible list, they are several w ..read more

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 30 million adults aged 50 and older admit to being inactive. Physical activity can help manage and even prevent many chronic health conditions. However, many seniors fall victim to physical inactivity despite these benefits. Metal detecting provides a safe, low-intensity option for seniors wanting to increase their physical activity. Although there are many benefits to be gained by metal detecting as a senior, here are 4 reasons why seniors should pick up metal detecting as a new hobby. Health And Exercise According to th ..read more

Metal Detecting For Exercise One of the byproducts that is created from the hobby of metal detecting is that it is a fantastic form of exercise for people.  What is amazing about this facet of the hobby is that it is something very few people think about when they decide to start out and pursue metal detecting as something to do.  What has grandpa been hiding? This is because they usually are thinking about finding Saxon gold, recovering Civil War relics, or cashing in on finding grandpa’s buried mason jar with silver or old coins from the backyard.   The best part about metal ..read more

Magnet fishing is a relatively new hobby that combines the more traditional hobbies of fishing and metal detecting by the use of throwing a magnet that is attached to a rope out in to a body of water with the hopes of “catching” something magnetic that has either been lost or possibly thrown overboard on purpose.   What Can I Find Magnet Fishing? Because magnets tend to stick to ferrous metal objects (one’s with iron content), you can expect to find items made of steel, cast iron, wrought iron, and any other metal that contains amounts of iron in them while out magnet fishing. Items you ..read more

What Is Coin Roll Hunting? Coin roll hunting (CRHing) is the process of searching through rolls of coins in hopes of finding various, collectable coins such as ones made primarily of silver, special mint marks, mint dates, or even coins with errors stamped on them. CRHing is a great way to quickly and cheaply find coins that may be missing from your coin collection! Individual Coin Rolls When referring to rolled coins, these are the coins you typically see rolled up in paper or plastic sleeves, often in differing colors that helps indicate the denomination of the coins inside. These rolls als ..read more

Some of the best ways for storing and displaying your metal detecting finds can include jewelry boxes or display cases. Included are 7 useful and fun ways to display your metal detecting treasure so that you, your friends, and family can enjoy the spoils of your treasure hunting adventures for years to come! Inevitably, once you find treasure, a special coin, that unique relic, a gold ring, or better yet… ALL of the above, you’ll want somewhere to safely keep and display them.  Depending on how much space you want to dedicate to this purpose, your needs may of course differ. 1. Coin Capsu ..read more

Many people consider metal detecting just a hobby…  A hobby that is mainly done by retired or elderly people.  But what if metal detecting was actually more than a hobby?  What if metal detecting was a sport?  A sport where metal detecting became a competition where “winners really do try to take all!” Thus, I give you a metal detecting seeded hunt! What Is A Seeded Hunt? A seeded hunt is a metal detecting event where coins, tokens, and other various targets are purposely planted or hidden just below the surface by a hunt master and those items are then meant to be found by ..read more