Appreciate your reply Montana. Lots of miles and lots of time involved. Still it is a labor of love and it never gets old even if I do. I wish we all could have today's technology and turn back the clock thirty years. Can you imagine everybody's success. Trapper
Thank you John for your very kind remarks. It is a plan to continue although I don't think the success in the future will be as productive. Trapper
Glad you were there Anthony to share in the moment. Kevin is a great friend and one hell of a detectionist and continues to have a great thirst to be even better. He is always willing to share knowledge with those that are willing to hear it. TrapperThe pleasure was all mine Trapper, it was a privilege to be able to hunt with and learn from you and IDXMonster, two of the greats; I hope we can again soon.
Big congratulations on your 1500 silvers!
Thank you Travis. Remember that my posts generally represent several hunts over weeks. Most of the hunts I only get one or two but they add up. The hunts with big counts are rare although this last site I found has been very spectacular. It has giver up 8, 6, 3 and 11 in four outings for me and a additional 7 to IDX Monster. 35 in all from that site so far. Trapper
Appreciate your reply Jeff, thank you. Your perception is close, I have dug a good potion from permissions over the years but have been blessed with great numbers from public property. Oh by the way the next report will contain what is my best production hunt of this year. TrapperAn excellent accomplishment Jack, and one many can't say they have done before, including myself. I think the craziest part of it all, is most of it came from public area's correct?looking forward to the next report, in the meantime, good luck out there!
Your numbers are a little high Kevin but still public grounds have been the best provider to the counts. Went over reports from my last five years of digging and numbers show between 75 and 80% of my Silver are from public grounds. Trapper
Thank you TP. Reaching a plateau regardless of what the total is, is a matter of time effort, research and knowing your equipment. Oh and in my case havig a bunch of great friends that give continuous support. Trapper
Appreciate the very kind words mark, thank you. The "V" was special in that hunt and reaching the 1500 on a hunt with Kevin and Anthony made reaching that goal special. For those types of friends I am truly blessed. Reaching 200 might be possible as on my last outing I had my best day of the year and collected 11 Silvers and going back to that site this morning with Kevin to see if i can get a few more. Will be in my next report. Trapper
Thank you Jason. Thought you were on vacation enjoying life. I still have a couple of years of digging to catch you but something tells me that just isn't going to happen. You, Dan along with Bruce set a very high standards to follow. Trapper
Thank you Garret. Been a lot of adventures on the route to 1500. Hope you can experience some good times in your future. TrapperCongrats on the amazing finds, Trapper!
Appreciate all your kind words Brad. Your facts are right, a lot of dirt over the years. Still though it is not the numbers but the friendships I have made during these times that impress me. That truly includes you and Bret. Trapper
Thank you Kevin for expanding the on thought. Your statements are facts and a lot of guys just don't understand the significance there own accomplishments or achievements. Trapper
Thank you Jonny. I have to agree with you, it was not a easy feat. Still it was a pretty great adventure getting this far. A labor of love of sorts. The memories and the people along the way really added a lot of color to make it a even more enjoyable trip. Trapper
Appreciate your reply Blaise, thank you. I am very thankful of Kevin's video of my event. He is not only a great detectionist but also a great friend. I have some bad news for you, hate to break it like this but I have had 2 hunts since I posted this thread and have had spectacular outings. I added 21 Silver's to the count with 2 double digit outings. Preparing the thread now and editing pictures. TrapperAnother fine tally post, Trapper! I'm glad your #1500 was a quarter. It is fitting because you have been doing well on the quarters this year. I like the video that IDX posted, too! The personal touch is a good thing.
Hey, I just thought of something...I dug my 46th silver FTY(a Rosy) today, so if you are at 171, I have passed ONE QUARTER of what "the master" has dug this year! This is a major milestone for me! I should get like a brown belt or something! But enough about me...Congrats on digging another elusive V nickel too! Hey, so did I today! Mine was 1906! Oh, shoot! Talking about me again. Sorry. Keep 'em coming Trapper!
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