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Oh man do I need some help

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First off, I'm glad I found a pack of experts.
Here is my dilema.
I was out on my dock, and dropped a ring into the water. Not just a ring, but a family heirloom. It's a long story, but it's a ring made from an american quarter.
So, it's down there, in the silt, probably no deeper than 4 inches. Depending on the tide, the water is anywhere from 4 feet deep to a foot and a half.
I borrowed my buddies Garrett GTI 2500. It says the coil can go underwater. So my plan is to wait till low tide and try and search for it. I have never used a metal detector before and the book seems to be written for people with experience.
Here is my million dollar question. I need a plan of attack. Any suggestions? Any movement kicks up a lot of silt.
I'm almost willing to pay someone with experience to find it. I'm also worried that I will find every bottle cap and nail used to build the dock.
I'm desperate!!!
Thanks for any advice you may be able to give.
Signed
Desperate in Tampa, FL
 
A crash course: get yourself something to dig with which will lift up a good chunk of the bottom material. You might try a fry basket to strain the mud or one person shovelling and one straining. test the detector with some targets and see if you can find out a way to turn the discriminate up so as to hit only silver and copper. Garrat owners might be able to help you here. Time the tide so that it's at its lowest, and tether the machine to your belt so that yo don't drop it in. then get in there and take some small repeatable signals. If you are going to adjust the machine make sure your hands are not dripping water. Search the obvious three times at least before you expand your area.
good luck!
 
Billy, I sent you an e-mail. Please reply to the e-mail I sent you or let me know if you find your ring.

Thanks & Good Luck,
SamB
 
You can take a plastic bucket and punch a bunch of holes in it, then "dredge' the area. If you have a garden hose there, you can wash the bucket out and hopefully a few scoops will reveal your ring. I claim all other jewelry you come across. ;) Good luck.
 
This weekend is very busy but it ain't going anywhere unless you are getting a lot of wave action. My guess is that you are on a bay somewhere so the ring should not move very much at all. Let me know. therick
 
Gotta watch out for those gators, you know..

John
 
Man, I would LOVE some help. Yeah, I don't think she is going anywhere. I'm on a canal and the tidal flow is a minimum.
My schedule becomes your schedule if you can find the time. I'd gladly pay you for your services, or make it up to you in some way for sure.

 
This weekend is booked up. I'll be umpireing all day on Saturday and we are celebrating my sons graduation on Sunday. There is plenty of light in the evenings now so maybe we can get together sometime in the afternoon during the week. Check the tide tables and let me know when the water is best. I have a Headhunter PI underwater detector and a large scoop so we are set, just have to make the time. E-mail me direct. therickt@hotmail.com and I'll give you my cell number as well so we can stay in contact. Thanks,
Rick Tumbleston:detecting:
 
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