This Kinda Silver I Really Like!!

[Cupajo]

An hour past dead low tide I decided it was worth the risk of getting soaked to take advantage of the slow work day and the very low moon-phase tide.

Rain is forcast, but held off for the 2 hours I dodged waves that were getting larger as I got more into my hunt.

Mr. Dual Field, Diablo and this Old Hunter waded out 75 yards or so where the waves were still low enough at waist depth that they reached just below my waders top as they passed.

Wearing a rain jacket belted snugly over my waders keeps any briefly passing waves outa my waders, but will not keep the water out if I wade in below the tops of my waders.

Among the first finds recovered from among the stones at that depth was a nice large silver ring.

It appears hammered and is marked 925, the one cross is silver and the other brass coated with silver.

I think they were both lost by the same person as they were only a foot or so appart.

The 1" brass tag appears to be a key tag, but maybe it's someone's "lucky" number.

Just to the left of the brass screw is a car key heavily encrusted in sand etc.

At almost exactly 2 hours into the hunt after dancing with waves, trying not to trip over my scoop or fall into one of my holes or over one of the large stones littering the bottom, especially during the last hour, a big wave splashed over my shoulders sending me staggering!!

Ole Ma Nature was sending me home and this Old Hunter does pay attention to what she tells me!!

23 Targets recovered is as good as these conditions allow so I am content with the results of my hunt.

GL&HH Friends,

CJ

[Raphis]

At almost exactly 2 hours into the hunt after dancing with waves, trying not to trip over my scoop or fall into one of my holes or over one of the large stones littering the bottom, especially during the last hour, a big wave splashed over my shoulders sending me staggering!!

CJ, many of your hunts sound like a true test of one's willpower to want to stay out and hunt. You've got some really tough conditions in your area. Oh, I also see you hunt in the rocks almost every time you go out. Do you ever hunt any rock-less, wet, sandy beaches in your area? Or is that just too easy and non-challenging for you?

Congrats on the silver!

Raphis
Dan

[Cupajo]

On the beach or on the sand bars will be decent digging mostly stone free.

Targets of value tend be heavier and settle down into the stony strata waiting for anyone willing to work at digging them out.

I prefer areas that have a layer of 6-8" of sand over the stones to allow for safe walking and yet targets can be located and removed at that depth.

GL&HH Dan,

CJ

[fsa46]

Outstanding hunt CJ. I was coming down but was worried about the SE wind and decided to go to a protected area closer to home.

[scott.f]

Tough conditions Cupajo, nice finds though. Congrats, well earned!

[pescadore]

Great hunt !! I love the silver cross .. very cool.

[itsaring!]

That 13 may be a door key number? Wouldn't wear that swimming! Nice haul! I found a tag like that with a 2.Maybe the winning lotto numbers will all be posted here? LOL!

[zeemang]

Great finds, those crosses are fantastic looking!

[Hotrod Tom]

Nice hunt CJ.I like the Lucky 13 tag.

[Dubay420]

That hammered silver ring is awesome that thing probably has some good age on it.. I don't think I've ever even seen a hammered ring not as wide as that one is anyway.

[PI JOE]

That ring looks like something outta the medieval time...great hunt CJ!

[jtindover]

That Ring really grabbed my attention Never seen one like that, think I would keep it for the collection.

[clgman001]

That ring is awesome man,I love it!

[snf101480]

Nice job on the silver!

[Cupajo]

Thanks for all your replies Fellow Hunters!!

Makes this Old Hunter feel appreciated!!

[Cfmct]

I think that spot is now ready to invite Joe and I back CJ... looks like you have it pretty well cleaned up I found a similar hammered silver ring... I scrapped that ugly thing

[Dirtfishin]

Way to go, and way to hang in there during rough condition. Congrats...

[Cupajo]

Originally Posted by Cfmct-PI

I think that spot is now ready to invite Joe and I back CJ... looks like you have it pretty well cleaned up I found a similar hammered silver ring... I scrapped that ugly thing

Just gotta get a few more goodies outa there Craig!!

I know you want to concentrate your efforts on those deep targets I miss!!

I was thinkin of taking a leasurly rainy day ride down your way to unload my silver, but I took a look at today's spot$ !! Ouch!!! maybe another day!