How many detectorists are water hunters

[sdesic]

Hi guys,
I have a question for you ...
How many detectorists are water hunters?
Beach hunters excluded.
USA has most %.

Thanks!

 

[OldBeechnut]

Unless the water is frozen I'm chest deep.

 

[Luc]

I aim ,, mostly in the Baltic sea !

 

[sdesic]

Maybe 10% of all hunters are in water... or less.

 

[OldBeechnut]

I think a lot of it has to do with the conditions, I hunt the Bay and it can be semi-ruff to calm, So about 50% here hunt the water. We even have several women water hunters. Now you go to the ocean I can count on one hand the hunters that hunt in the water, so it maybe 1% that get in deep, reason it's a challenge and your putting your life in danger.

 

[sdesic]

That is true, open (ocean) shore is never best option
compared to lakes and ponds.

 

[John(Tx)]

Why? I find alot more gold and silver rings in the water.....and easier to dig....HH

 

[sdesic]

And water hunters without beach hunters?

 

[RichW]

The percentage has to be very small. That's why some of us are using machines that are over 20 yrs. old. We are considered the bottom of the food chain by most Manufacturers. Ironic in a way because many water hunters have found incredible amounts of gold.

 

[sandbandit]

I used to get in the salt water here in Southern California - up to chest high - until I started seeing white sharks in the surf break not 20 feet from where I was working - they call them "pups", but at 6 to 8 feet long I will pass on that action. All my water hunting is fresh water now.

 

[sdesic]

There is many dangers in water but rewards are there also.
I have few to add... mud like quick sand and holes in bedrock.
hypodermic needles... found few on land and one in water.

Sharp objects, boats or scooters, big waves, thunder storm...

 

[EL Pulltabio]

I chose water.
The choice here for water hunters is alligators or sharks.
It's sharks for me. I live close to high end hotels built on
salt water beach frontage.
If you want high end finds don't detect on blue collar beaches.
Anyway, who wants to detect on property where you have to go hat in hand
and humbly ask for permission...only to get the door slammed in your face?

 

[hunter12]

I hunt water,When my knees don't hurt.

 

[finnfoto]

I hunt water as well , Lakes and beach. all the way up into october. Then even the wet suit tends to get a bit cold. lol

 

[Waterdog]

I have hunted water for years with a metal detector, Mostly fresh water rivers and lakes... Got the name Waterdog when I was dredging in the rivers of California years ago. Remember the whites PI 1000 water machine ?

 

[donlor4u]

hi,
good choice on the Sand Shark - I love mine & use the 101/2" coil. you will find gold, just be patient. I have found my best pickings in shallow water even though I spend most of my time in belly to chest deep water. Consider getting a farmer john wetsuit as being in the deeper water for hours is much easier with one on.
The pinky ring was my first ring ever found in water (early in the season) while the ring finger ring was found late in the season.
For dry sand I only use my cibola with the 3x18" coil. It covers a large swath of ground & is lightning quick on its response so it can be swept fast & goes at least 6" deep.

 

[Kossie]

I do both. I comb the beach till deep in the night after a hot day or during and after a storm. The beach season is relatively short.
When most of the loot from the beach is in my pouch I can choose from 29 fresh water swimming holes. The competition is less fierce in the water.

Risks for fresh water also include: blue-green algae, e-coli bacteria and several viruses (Weil and Nagappa). E-coli can also occur in salt water. E-coli is a group of fecal bacteria which also include antibiotic resitant types.

Regards, Kossie

 

[lasergod]

I am trying to do more beach hunting. It is harder than most would think. Going at least once a week. Trying to get the timing with the tide, work and kids. LOL.
Using a SandShark. . Thank guys, I like reading your posts.