KOB
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I was thinking about a post I recently made on an APEX Garrett thread on what I thought was a "hardcore" beachhunter. This is kind of a misnomer. It really doesn't have anything to do with your brand/model of detector you use.
My definition is that you need a mental and physical toughness to do this for any length of time. Lately I hunt twice a week. Usually I like to go 3 or 4 times a week. Anywhere from 4-8 hours each hunt. I will hunt mainly hard wet sand/slope and some water. Guys that hunt this style , along with strictly water and scuba hunters are "hardcore".
This is not easy folks. You will use muscles you never thought you had. Let's face it , some 20-30 year olds couldn't hang with 60-70 year olds who have been doing this awile. But each person is different. Some people will only hunt dry sand because it's overall easier to scoop and sift. But make no mistake , this can be "hardcore" as well. Walking great distances in the hot sand digging a few hundred targets on a hot muggy day is not for the meek ! If you don't have calf muscles , you will after 3 months. Pushing yourself mentally after 6 hours with not much to speak of , walking back to your car and finding 2 nice gold rings at the end , will keep you pumped up for the next hunt. SO NEVER GIVE UP !
Anyway , just thought I would share my opinion on what a "hardcore" beachhunter is in my opinion. And I'm sure others could add tidbits of their own too.
Thank You , THE KOB
My definition is that you need a mental and physical toughness to do this for any length of time. Lately I hunt twice a week. Usually I like to go 3 or 4 times a week. Anywhere from 4-8 hours each hunt. I will hunt mainly hard wet sand/slope and some water. Guys that hunt this style , along with strictly water and scuba hunters are "hardcore".
This is not easy folks. You will use muscles you never thought you had. Let's face it , some 20-30 year olds couldn't hang with 60-70 year olds who have been doing this awile. But each person is different. Some people will only hunt dry sand because it's overall easier to scoop and sift. But make no mistake , this can be "hardcore" as well. Walking great distances in the hot sand digging a few hundred targets on a hot muggy day is not for the meek ! If you don't have calf muscles , you will after 3 months. Pushing yourself mentally after 6 hours with not much to speak of , walking back to your car and finding 2 nice gold rings at the end , will keep you pumped up for the next hunt. SO NEVER GIVE UP !
Anyway , just thought I would share my opinion on what a "hardcore" beachhunter is in my opinion. And I'm sure others could add tidbits of their own too.
Thank You , THE KOB
Now sent me my $5.
