It's Never Too Cold To Search For Gold......(long)

[John-Edmonton]

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Only trouble is.....I didn't get any gold today. I hit this beach last fall and didn't get any gold either. However, it was my first water hunt with the Garrett Mark II, and I had a blast!

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Well, this is what the lake looks like from shore......

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And here is what the shore looks like from the lake.

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Nothing like building your own equipment, especially when it works. I built this sifter earlier in the year, and also got a chance to try it out today. It's kinda fun....as you just keep loading it and it follows you where ever you go. Every once in a while, you take a peak to see if any surprises have shown up. It does save time and muscle wear & tear using the scoop.

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That PI sure surprised me with it's depth capabilities. Some of my targets required 5-6 scoops before I got the target out. I guestimated about 18 inches for the old PEPSI BOTTLE CAP. But, it loves all metal. Not the machine of choice for trash areas, but out above the waist, it is a great asset!

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Here are the best finds of the day. It totalled at $1.42 and no rings today. Considering that this beach was pounded to death last year, combined with a cold summer where people wouldn't go out in the deeper water, I did darn good!

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Well, the cold was setting in my bones and as with all hunts.......they have to end. Another cool adventure to log in my diary.
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[chinacash]

Great Pictures...Keep it up!

 

[NM5K]

Pretty good depth on that thing. Wish you could send some
of that cold air down here.... It's been in the low 90's
here the past two days... Just got back from a service
call, and was sweating like a stuck pig...
MK

 

[Black Davy]

John,

What was your choice of appearal in those cold waters, waders, wet suit, dry suit. I need to hit some areas that areas that are still cold and was considering dry suit vs. wet suit.

 

[Spanky]

John, your hard core ! I love it !

That water must have been cold!

I have a feeling you are going to have some awesome finds as the weather improves .

 

[John-Edmonton]

Sweat pants over jeans, 2 x pairs of socks, a vest and then the chest waiters.

 

[Steve In Michigan]

And my buddy says I'm crazy for hunting in 30 degree weather Some nice finds ya got there John. I'm just waiting to see all the stuff ya find when you take a vacation and do nothing but detect the whole time Take care my friend

HH

Steve