First Beach Hunt

[BOZ]

I had my first run at the beach this week and didn't completely skunk. Went out at sunrise and gridded an area of beach that I thought would have been productive but didn't produce anything in the wet and only one junk target in the dry sand (a tarp eyelet). Decided I would swing my way back to the condo (knowing the kids would be up soon) and was able to pick up a couple more targets one being a pair of prescription glasses and the other junk copper. I got to give it to you seasoned beach hunters because you guys make it look easy. It was a beautiful morning to be out at the beach.

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[Pumptech]

That first picture is what its all about for some of us!

 

[FelixtheCat]

You found the gold as soon as you got there!

 

[StPetePaulie]

I've gotten to where I like to "dance" through the sand ....following signs of foot and butt traffic....and then when I find something I spiral around it about 20 feet....and then it's off to the next game trail. I still grid lots of areas....but I like to start in the center and then either square or circle my way around and around until I bump into something that I can't get around....or until I give up on the area. IN the wet sand....I just grid....and I'm also trying to tap into my powers of psychic-ness....not having much success with that..BUT as Felix said...you found the gold as soon as you got out on the sand.

 

[BOZ]

That sunrise was hard to beat and made for a beautiful morning. Like yall, part of the fun for me is being able to enjoy these moments in the outdoors.

 

[MKW]

Very nice sunrise! I need to get out there pretty soon. Haven't been to the beach in a couple of weeks.
What beach are yall at??

 

[BOZ]

We were on the north end of Tybee Island for a couple days. Next week we will be in South Walton FL for a week.

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[MKW]

We were on the north end of Tybee Island for a couple days. Next week we will be in South Walton FL for a week.

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Nice. Tybee is great.

 

[BOZ]

Yeah we enjoyed it.

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[Cherry Picker]

On my bucket list is to hunt a beach someday. My plan at retirement was to travel the beach metal detecting. Well, COVID-19 had other plans for me.

Hunting a beach takes planning, in most cases, just like a successful land hunt. The only real difference, I believe, is the odds of finding jewelry are higher hunting a beach, And the recovery is a tad easier.

 

[John Madill]

I'm heading to Florida in a few days for a couple of weeks. We are well inland but i hope to get to an Atlantic beach for a day.
Have had many hunts on Lake Michigan beaches but never salt water.

 

[BOZ]

I'm heading to Florida in a few days for a couple of weeks. We are well inland but i hope to get to an Atlantic beach for a day.
Have had many hunts on Lake Michigan beaches but never salt water.

I hope you can make it work. We will be on the gulf and I plan to sneak away from the wife and kids for several hunts during the week. There are some freshwater beaches here in GA that I plan to hit this year as well.

 

[Steve]

Nice photo. Couple things I noticed right away that I hope will help you out. Your grid lines are far apart... I doubt anyone is swimming so close to the rocks and the rocks would likely cut down any waves big enough to knock off most necklaces, rings, etc.

 

[goofy]

I just got back from the gulf. I hunted some but the waves were really pounding the beach so I only got a lil water time. I did find a junk ear ring in the wet sand out of the surf. But I will say this,,,, There has to be gold there cause I know too many people hit the water wearing jewelry and those waves had to knock some of it off!!!!

 

[zeemang]

Yup, it's a whole new challenge and some days just getting out and being able to forget about the day to day stresses is the real treasure!

 

[BOZ]

I just got back from the gulf. I hunted some but the waves were really pounding the beach so I only got a lil water time. I did find a junk ear ring in the wet sand out of the surf. But I will say this,,,, There has to be gold there cause I know too many people hit the water wearing jewelry and those waves had to knock some of it off!!!!

I'm getting excited to hit the gulf. We leave on Saturday!

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[BOZ]

Yup, it's a whole new challenge and some days just getting out and being able to forget about the day to day stresses is the real treasure!

Completely agree.

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