detecting tips

Hello, I am new to detecting and have read several articles. I see people talking about mineral rich earth and that it can cause problems detecting. So here's where I need help. I want to purchase good equipment, but I live in Utah, and want to detect in the Bonneville Salt Flats, (obviously...

Just getting started with a new metal detector... Located in Tucson, Az. Using a Fisher F4. Open to any suggestions on where to use the detector in the Tucson area. Tell me what you have found ! Any clubs out there? Let me know...

I will scan an area and hear a beep, I go back over it atleast 20 times and may hear a beep 1:20 tries, would you guys dig up the target or just wait for a stronger signal? Also what does it mean when I scan over a target and it pops up as like 10 cents but instantly whichs over to iron? As...

Okay, so I have posted a bunch about my ideas of hunting techniques, digging zinc signals and trash and some other tips in an effort to pay it forward to the next guy or any newbie so they might be able to find that next great thing a little sooner or a little easier. I have so much fun in this...

Hi! I am a newbie to this forum, but have been a metal detecting nut in Mississippi and Tennessee for over 25 years. I currently hunt with a Garrett GTI 2500 and a GTP 1350. I primarily hunt old homesites and occasionally hunt battlegrounds. I'd like to share a few tips from my experience, and...