redgeek
New Member
Hi,
My name is Steve and I'm considering getting into the hobby. I was thinking it could be a fun thing for my daughter and I to do together. Unfortunately, I just found out the area I was mostly considering searching, which is a local river bank, is owned by the TVA and they do not allow metal detecting anymore (if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know but it looks like they used to allow it by permit but now don't allow it at all, since around 2012 or so).
What are some other good areas to consider? I own about 4 acres, bordered on one side by a creek so I figured I would probably start there. Not really looking to travel that far since life keeps me pretty busy.
Equipment wise I was looking at the Teknetics Alpha 2000, or the Bounty Hunter Tracker IV. I've found a lot of info about the Tracker IV and it seems solid, but haven't found as much about the Alpha. Anyone have experience with both?
I look forward to learning more and deciding whether to take up this hobby! Thanks in advance.
My name is Steve and I'm considering getting into the hobby. I was thinking it could be a fun thing for my daughter and I to do together. Unfortunately, I just found out the area I was mostly considering searching, which is a local river bank, is owned by the TVA and they do not allow metal detecting anymore (if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know but it looks like they used to allow it by permit but now don't allow it at all, since around 2012 or so).
What are some other good areas to consider? I own about 4 acres, bordered on one side by a creek so I figured I would probably start there. Not really looking to travel that far since life keeps me pretty busy.
Equipment wise I was looking at the Teknetics Alpha 2000, or the Bounty Hunter Tracker IV. I've found a lot of info about the Tracker IV and it seems solid, but haven't found as much about the Alpha. Anyone have experience with both?
I look forward to learning more and deciding whether to take up this hobby! Thanks in advance.