DIGGER27
In Memory Of
It cooled off a little last night after a much needed rainstorm so I went to a little park close by for a couple of hours.
Not a whole lot found at this site but clad so far but it is still fun because I am still learning about my Vaq and this place has tot lots, gravel and grassy areas so it is a good practice site.
So I was swinging and walking and I came across something that I did not hear before except in my living room when I throw coins on the floor.
It was a rapid blip blip blip blip blip and I thought it might be a little coin spill.
Turns out I was correct and I ended up digging 4 pennies and a dime at about 2 inches depth and from an area about 1 1/2 feet wide and they were lined up along a band about 4-5 inches wide.
I read that Tesoros have a rapid recovery time but this was just amazing!
A couple of coins were within 3-4 inches from each other and my detector picked them all up every time and from every angle.
I just LOVE my vaq and this is just another reason why.
So now I have a question.
In September I am going back home to Michigan for a week and I really want to do some dirt fishin' so I am probably going to get another detector (cheapie) as a backup to break down and take on these little trips and just as a change of pace to use back at home from time to time.
I want a VDI on this one so Tesoro is not in the running.
Neither are Bounty Hunters for other reasons.
An ace 250 is probably a good choice so I can see what all the hoopla is about and I hope I can stand the noise.
Maybe an F2 is a possibility, especially if I can find someone that still has the 2 coil deal for $200.
The question is I know recovery on the 250 is not great but I was wondering about the F2.
If you have used this one, tell me your thoughts on depth, recovery time and anything else you might have.
If anyone else has a suggestion on a decent $200 or under unit, please chime in.
Keep in mind the recovery thing is not really important as I can learn to swing as slow or as fast as necessary for whatever I get.
I am not a speed demon when I hunt. It is more about relaxing and the Zen of the experience, anyway.
I would like to be able to get at least 5-6 inches depth or so (in good soil) and the ability to identify some decent targets if I am lucky enough to swing my coil over them.
Used is a possibility (I would love to find a deal on an Xterra 305), but $100-$200 range is about my limit on a "traveling" detector.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Not a whole lot found at this site but clad so far but it is still fun because I am still learning about my Vaq and this place has tot lots, gravel and grassy areas so it is a good practice site.
So I was swinging and walking and I came across something that I did not hear before except in my living room when I throw coins on the floor.
It was a rapid blip blip blip blip blip and I thought it might be a little coin spill.
Turns out I was correct and I ended up digging 4 pennies and a dime at about 2 inches depth and from an area about 1 1/2 feet wide and they were lined up along a band about 4-5 inches wide.
I read that Tesoros have a rapid recovery time but this was just amazing!
A couple of coins were within 3-4 inches from each other and my detector picked them all up every time and from every angle.
I just LOVE my vaq and this is just another reason why.
So now I have a question.
In September I am going back home to Michigan for a week and I really want to do some dirt fishin' so I am probably going to get another detector (cheapie) as a backup to break down and take on these little trips and just as a change of pace to use back at home from time to time.
I want a VDI on this one so Tesoro is not in the running.
Neither are Bounty Hunters for other reasons.
An ace 250 is probably a good choice so I can see what all the hoopla is about and I hope I can stand the noise.
Maybe an F2 is a possibility, especially if I can find someone that still has the 2 coil deal for $200.
The question is I know recovery on the 250 is not great but I was wondering about the F2.
If you have used this one, tell me your thoughts on depth, recovery time and anything else you might have.
If anyone else has a suggestion on a decent $200 or under unit, please chime in.
Keep in mind the recovery thing is not really important as I can learn to swing as slow or as fast as necessary for whatever I get.
I am not a speed demon when I hunt. It is more about relaxing and the Zen of the experience, anyway.
I would like to be able to get at least 5-6 inches depth or so (in good soil) and the ability to identify some decent targets if I am lucky enough to swing my coil over them.
Used is a possibility (I would love to find a deal on an Xterra 305), but $100-$200 range is about my limit on a "traveling" detector.
Thanks in advance for any input.
