Hunch find

[srf2112]

I was at one of my favorite spots a little while ago and I was considering several options for the days hunt (it's a very large, diverse area). A small patch of ground that I'd walked by many times caught my eye. It was anything but optimal..steep hill, deep clutter, very visible public area...all the factors that usually cause me to hunt elsewhere. Still, from what I've learned about the area along with my finds it all added up to a possibly key location....and there was just SOMETHING telling me to give it a shot. 5 min's into the 10 min hunt...under the clutter, an old log and about 3" of dirt (about 7-8" total) I found this old, sterling silver belt buckle. I was using the 6x10, optional relic mode, gain@ +2+ that gave me a High 80's VDI that bounced around a little. My point is it sure seems to me that when I follow-up a hunch they very often pay off. The more tenuous the hunch, the more exciting the find it seems. Maybe I just remember the successful ones and forget about the countless dry holes. Anyone else notice this to be the case...? I'd love to hear the stories...
Thanks

 

[Nancy-IL]

Very nice hunch Scott. Great find and I know all about those "hunch" finds. It's happened many many times. Happened just a few weeks ago when a yard was calling for it to be hunted just one more time. I didn't get to hunt it, but a very good friend (rcasio44 from the V3 Forum) got the chance to hunt it before we all went home and he pulled out a nice shield nickel. The yard had been hunted and hunted and hunted before. I knew something was there calling out. That's just one of the many stories..... ))

 

[bula]

It always pays to listen to yourself, & in my case thats because no one else will. I too have followed my gut before & made a great find, keep it up.

 

[Bearharold]

That's a great find . That just goes to show you your learning something every time you go out for a hunt , Your learning to listen to your gut and that your getting more observant of the area's that you are hunting and learning what kind of area and sign ( ground clutter ) points to a possibly good spot to hunt . That's called learning and gaining knowledge just like learning to research area's before you go hunt them all part of the learning process of this great hobby . You did good wish I was that good of a learner .




Harold

 

[srf2112]

I was hoping you'd chime in Nancy...you've shared some great stories w/me like this before when I was starting out and I haven''t forgotten. And Harold..quit being modest....we've seen your finds. Anyone else have some "no way !" stories of hunches or shot-in-the-dark finds, I/we never get tired of hearing them....

 

[Nancy-IL]

Here's another "hunch" site that has been pounded by Larry and myself. I wanted to go to the old yard and he didn't and he told me that we've probably gotten all that was there. Yeah right! Read on............ Bracelet Find By the way, it looks very nice on my wrist. HH to all, Nancy

 

[srf2112]

Here's another "hunch" site that has been pounded by Larry and myself. I wanted to go to the old yard and he didn't and he told me that we've probably gotten all that was there. Yeah right! Read on............ Bracelet Find By the way, it looks very nice on my wrist. HH to all, Nancy

So what you're saying Nancy is that Larry got off the hook from years of "I told you so's" by giving the bracelet to you ? You got off easy Larry....

 

[Larry (IL)]

I don't argue with her for many reasons, but when she has a hunch, I listen. Here is another one of her hunches if she hasn't told you already.

http://www.findmall.com/read.php?66,939068,1029697#msg-1029697

Congratulations on your hunch Scott, play them for what they are worth.

 

[Cajuncoinhunter]

Nice story. Very nice hunt = Very nice find = Very nice post and pics. Follow your hunches 'cause you never know where they'll take you.

CCH

 

[srf2112]

I don't argue with her for many reasons, but when she has a hunch, I listen. Here is another one of her hunches if she hasn't told you already.

http://www.findmall.com/read.php?66,939068,1029697#msg-1029697

Congratulations on your hunch Scott, play them for what they are worth.

Wow ! Keep her Larry...

 

[Dustyroundup]

NO WAY, Nope , Not Me!!! LOL
Just messin around.
Nice find there SRF.
I dont think Ive got enough time in for good Hunches.
Anytime and Everytime, I got out, it was a Good hunch. LOL.
And btw,,,when i said ,"I got out"
yeah , I'm thinkin winter has closed down the detecting.
Geez, a high of 4 today, and highs of 2 in the next few, brrrrr.
But my clients Finally want me to pull shoes.
So, at least business is pickin up brrrrrrr
Yesterday, my wet gloves would freeze to my nippers,made it tough.
Oh, yeah, did you get that message about Pnut brittle?
Catch ya later srf
Dusty

 

[srf2112]

NO WAY, Nope , Not Me!!! LOL
Just messin around.
Nice find there SRF.
I dont think Ive got enough time in for good Hunches.
Anytime and Everytime, I got out, it was a Good hunch. LOL.
And btw,,,when i said ,"I got out"
yeah , I'm thinkin winter has closed down the detecting.
Geez, a high of 4 today, and highs of 2 in the next few, brrrrr.
But my clients Finally want me to pull shoes.
So, at least business is pickin up brrrrrrr
Yesterday, my wet gloves would freeze to my nippers,made it tough.
Oh, yeah, did you get that message about Pnut brittle?
Catch ya later srf
Dusty

I don't recall any messages about peanut brittle Dusty...and I'm a sweets addict. 4 ?!? And that's the HIGH ? In farenheit ? Man, I feel for you...

 

[The_Aspy]

I noticed that the belt buckle has a "B" on it. It also says Hickok on the back. Think there might be any connection to Wild Bill? It's most likely the makers mark, but you never know.

 

[srf2112]

I noticed that the belt buckle has a "B" on it. It also says Hickok on the back. Think there might be any connection to Wild Bill? It's most likely the makers mark, but you never know.

Way ahead of you Aspy. A quick check, though, proved what I already suspected...manufacturers mark....but it WAS fun to think about.