Seeded Hunts? Anybody ever do them?:shrug:

[mudpuppy]

I've not done one yet but it looks like it might be something fun to try next year...I would hate to embarrass myself in front of strangers, but it sort of comes natural..

I used to shoot archery tournaments and bowfish tournaments so is it sort of the same dynamic? What are your experiences?
Mud

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

I've done a few .
Usually timed hunts and the faster you go the more you'll find.
Its a mad dash and the simpler your machine the easier the hunt
to find the coins or prize tokens.
Very competitive I'd say try it, lots of friendly exchanges/conversations between the hunts.

 

[D&P-OR]

Yep, done a lot of 'em.----Helped "seed" a lot of 'em to before the hunts.------Advice---get a light, fast response detector & be prepared to move out fast (in both ground coverage & target recovery).----a detector that has frequency shift capability is good to for when you get cross talk from another detector---either that or get away from the "offender".-----An hour hunt is usually really depleted of coins in the first 20 minutes or so, there's some left of course---but the field dries up fast.

 

[Larry (IL)]

Tons of fun Mud. You might not always get your money back but if you have the need for speed, you should come close depending on what you spend to travel to some of the hunts, plus you usually have a chance to win something nice donated by the manufactures. The big plus for us is the camaraderie and meeting new people.

 

[mudpuppy]

In the words of Jim Carrey in 'Dumb and Dumber'......."So your saying theres a chance"?

You boys think I could hold my own with an F70 and a screwdriver? I certainly have a need for speed...I wonder is there any good youtube vids to watch regarding this?
Mud

 

[Larry (IL)]

F70 is not a problem but if you want to do a lot of seeded hunts, a Tesoro would quickly pay for itself with a few extra finds at each hunt. I'm sure there are a lot of seeded hunts on YouTube to give you an idea what you are getting into. Try planting a handful of pennies just under the grass and see how fast you can locate and recover them, try to better your time each time. The seeded pros really whip their detectors and a Bigfoot type coil would be a good investment but some hunts will not allow them.

 

[mudpuppy]

Ok, Ok...listening here...I'm pretty gosh darn fast with the stock F70 rig, at least I think I am......I have no experience to date in a foot race against anybody to gauge myself by though...Heck, I might be slow or middling for all I know...

Maybe a seeded speed hunt will give me a 'real world' idea of just how good (or bad) I am?

Larry, there are actually 'seeded hunt pros' out there that make this their skill and area of expertise? They actually go there to wipe out all the trophys? Do they travel from hunt to hunt and really work it? I CAN knock down pennies in the grass in a hurry, thats for sure!

The one time I did a real world in field time assessment a few years back, was 70+ coin targets in 30minutes..with the stock rig and a screwdriver...so I think this 'seeded hunt' deal may be up my alley, but I dont know? Whatcha think? When I shot fish in tournaments, I never used a reel like everybody else did, I had 3 arrows ready to go at all times, one on the deck, one on the bow, one in my offhand, all tied off to my belt, fast and instinctive....anyway, its fun to think about if its a speed/recovery thing... Do people use Pinpointers and trowels? Or do the really fast people just use a screwdriver? Help a brother out here! I dont know how long I have left on this Planet to do this...
Mud.

 

[Larry (IL)]

70 targets in 30 minutes is a good start but as Del said, most hunts are over in 20 minutes or less and getting your share right off the bat is key. Seeded coins are usually plentiful at first and you will often hear two or three targets with one swing and you can count on locating and recovering 5 or 6 targets a minute in the beginning. One trick is covering one or more targets with your detector while recovering one when you detect multiple targets or your neighbors will get them. A trick for finding more tokens is they are more likely to be further out in the field than around the edge where everyone starts. A seasoned hunter will often go toward the center of the field to start hunting instead of starting at the edge.

We know some people and an entire club that we used to belong to who primarily do seeded hunts. They travel from Texas to Minnesota on a regular basis and further just to do seeded hunts. A seeded hunt every weekend in the summer is not our style so we don't belong anymore but two or three a year is a lot of fun for us.

There is not much time for pinpointers or diggers, many just locate the target, center and recover with their hands. You will often see where a slot was made to insert the coin and you can lift the flap up and see the coin .............. Nancy has long fingernails and she just sticks her finger in the slot and flips the coin out.

 

[mudpuppy]

Thanks Larry..I'm not sure I would like this?..I can handle multiple targets under coil, but maybe not the motivation for doing so?...The youtube vids I can find about the subject seem to revolve around it being just a fun time for the local club/families?...
Sure sounds like there is a strategy for successfully hunting a seeded event though, which I can appreciate!...No way would a fellow want to detract from a local club getting together and having a good time with their kids and families!...Still, its an interesting thought to be able to meet some other rabid coil swingers, good food and conversation and all...I may just get some tanks and scuba/detect inland lakes this coming year and stay to myself like normal...I dont know... Maybe someday a club/seeded hunt...a fellow would think more detector mfgs would toss in a handful of silver/gold coins to keep it interesting!....After all, we buy these rigs to find treasure right? If its excersize a fellow wants, get a Bowflex or a Nordictrac!
Mud

 

[Roscue2]

Also if you do one, be sure to read the rules thoroughly. Many require headphones, certain coil size, and some require certain types of diggers. The seeded hunt "Pros" can make their money back almost every hunt by winning prizes, especially if the grand prizes are mds, PPs, and headphones.

 

[mudpuppy]

Roscue2....You goddabekiddin me! Theres actually 'Pros' that go to seeded hunts?
Mud

 

[D&P-OR]

Hey Larry-------I think ole muds jerkin our chain!------You've done plenty of seeded hunts I'll bet---huh mud?-------As far as pros at seeded hunts-----I've seen plenty of old gold hunters at these hunts that would put me to shame any day of the week.-------I don't know how it is now but there used to be guys (and gals) that made the circuits on these hunts.-----A lot of fun if its your bag!-----------Del

 

[Larry (IL)]

You nailed it Del, a lot of fun and if you find more than your entry fee, that is just a bonus. Pro's? Yep, I live with one There are very few that can beat Nancy in seeded hunts, (male or female), she did very well on her very first one with a bounty hunter (Radio Shack). You will have to ask her about her first seeded hunt and the hard time a Fisher user gave her about her detector He didn't say another word to her during the rest of the two day event after the first hunt :blush:

 

[WIHawker]

I have done about 6 of them so far and had a great time at them all. I use my F70 with a stock coil. I have never had a problem with other detecters using my F70. I have had minor problems with my At Pro but it was never unusable. I use my pinpointer also. I have made my money back at most of them. I go for the stories and to talk to other hunters. I have picked up more tips and info at hunts than I have on the forums. The info about other machines is priceless cause you talk to end users and not sellers. The raffles are usally very nice. I like the 2 day ones the most. Its like a little metal detecting vacation. If you go into it looking to make more than your entry fee back you may be dissapointed. The clubs that put the hunts on make a little money for the club. And that helps the clubs by keeping a good image for metal detecting.

 

[2 Much Trash]

Seeded hunts! I can't believe you guys.

 

[ironsight]

Seeded hunts! I can't believe you guys.

Yeah, like fishing in a small well-stocked pond or like shooting fish in a barrel!

 

[2 Much Trash]

Oh well. I guess I'm just an old school fart. But my main man Mud in a seeded hunt! That boy don't need anybody planting his finds. But again in might be fun for a little change$

 

[mudpuppy]

Truthfully I have NEVER done one!

Just looking for something that might be fun and productive next year to attempt, but I dont want to go into it blind without knowing a little bit before hand and get my clock cleaned!.
Mud..

 

[chuck ky]

comparing a seeded hunt to shooting fish in a barrell is like saying you prefer to kill, clean, and cook your supper than go to a restaurant.

 

[MarkCZ]

WARNING! keep a close eye on your control settings, you'll get all set up and ready to go just a little bit before they start the hunt. So, your standing around in this crowd of other hunters just talking and waiting for the whistle and then your off, your sort of running and fast sweeping, hunting shallow but your not getting any signals? other people are finding stuff?? then you pull something out of your pocket to check your detector to find it not responding??? Clocks ticking, now your rushed to figured out what's wrong with your detector and by the time you figure it out and find out that someone figured one the controls on your detector, the clock is about to run out! you lose BADLY because of some CHEAT at the hunt!
Like everything else in life, there is always a CHEAT in the bunch.
Other than the cheats its a lot of fun, I've hunted for painted pennies, keys, and even a gold ring that NEVER got found LoL after that they just painted a penny gold and if you found that you won the ring,
Most pennies won a nice price, keys unlocked some type of little treasure box that you got to keep what was inside. Your entry ticket was numbered and they had drawings for door prizes, which was almost always a really nice metal detector (New One).

Mark