Found a gold ring today. First in a while.

[tabdog]

I got up early this morning and was relic hunting at 6:00 am.

I hunted for about an hour and didn't come up with much.

The ground was rock hard. I did find a funny looking brass

thing.

I decided to go to a tot lot. (easier digs)

I found a skull and cross bones thingy, and a Chinese looking

ear ring. Also a heart thingy, and a fake diamond ear ring and

an ear ring back.

It was hot, but that little bit of jewelry spured me on. So I

went over to the sand filled valley ball court and started making

passes. It was really clean. I got one penny and a pull tab and

a few peices of aluminum.

I was in the sun and was getting very sweaty.

I got a real light response. I could tell it was deep. I kicked the

sand real deep a couple of times and saw shinny gold.

I piched up the ring and jumped around like an idiot.

I regained my composure and thought to my self, I still got it.

It was 9:00 am. I had been at it for three hours, and I scored.

That was all I needed, I had enough. It's nice to make a nice

score. Makes me feel like I'm getting back in the swing of things.

I think I will break my 12 gold ring goal by the end of the year.

That's my new goal anyway. We'll see if I make it.

Thanks for lOOking,

Tabdog

 

[jim tn]

Nice gold, tabdog. I was out early, too, but no gold. In fact, it has been a while for me. Ya, digging is down right tough. Combine hard ground with the high heat and tot lots is about all that is left. Good find, tab, and HH jim tn

 

[gobble-gobble]

n/t

 

[cassiekarimom]

I have got to get a better detector that goes down further, I find nice things but not old coins and stuff like you guys that is farther down.

 

[tabdog]

People make fun of my little Speedy,

but he can go as deep as most when it counts.

He can really sniff out the gold.

It just cost me $70.

You can get one for $152 new.

on eBay I saw one used for $100.

If you want a display, you might think

about the Garrett Ace 250.

No display, Tesoro Compadre or Silver uMax.

There are others I don't know about,

but those are three good choices.

I think the 250 is about $220 and the

Silver uMax is $240.

But little Compadre is my favorite.

I call mine little Speedy.

Tabdog

 

[gobble-gobble]

All detectors find gold,Some are better then others. It depends on how much you can afford, When I started to metal detec , My 1st detector was $250 with scoop & everything else , then the 1st diamond ring, UPGRADE, water detector. NOW 4 water & 3 land detectors later. I have sold some & bought new ones, extra coils & the bells & whistle You can have the most expensive detector but if you don't go slowwwwww you will miss alot of targets , you have to listen to those wisper signals. When you find the right detector for yourself , you have to learn it, give it time. Good Luck.

 

[jackintexas]

Hey Tabdog: Love those gold rings. WTG......Jack

 

[jackintexas]

About 20% detector----80% location. location--location--location... I hunt for gold rings with a Garrett 250 mostly. Some with a Compadre. Neither depth demons. Where you hunt makes all the difference in the world.....Jack

 

[Da Yooper]

Great ring, Congrats

 

[tabdog]

n/t

 

[treasurefiend]

Great job!!! This is my first year detecting and I have found 7 rings in 5 months - 2 of them gold (18k + 14k). Both of them in parks, 18k at the bottom of a tobogan hill, 14k in wood chips by swings.

 

[SeabeeRon]

Can't get enoughof that ring TabDog!! She's a beaut!

 

[IamGiGi]

Hey Tabdog......... that was the day before my birthday, you weren't birthday shopping for me were you?
IamGiGi

 

[homefires]

Gold Be Gold, Good stuff Man!