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Title: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Spooyt Vane on March 14, 2013, 03:20:18 PM 1 Never take a newbie on your favourite site as they always make the best find..lol
2.The grass is never greener in the field next door ,as your mates turn up hammered in the field you left..../ 3 Site is never cleaned out,as you find out with a hoard being located on a site you have given up on. 4 Your super duper £1400 machine is not any better than the £200 machine thats just taken a gold hammered just in front of your nose.... 5 Experience counts for nothing ,when your grandson locates a gold ring wiith his first swing of your machine....... 6 Dont ignore areas of iron ,as did hundreds of detectorists did at Marsden Moor..where a civil war hoard came to light... 7 Dont think your superior to the women in the hobby as you look through their superior finds... ;D Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: Zeus (Joel) on March 14, 2013, 03:27:27 PM Well said
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: Whiteduke on March 14, 2013, 03:56:19 PM Take everything you hear about finds with a large pinch of salt.
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: Spooyt Vane on March 14, 2013, 04:06:24 PM Take everything you hear about finds with a large pinch of salt. I ONLY QUOTE ON WHAT I HAVE SEEN LOL Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: douglas1 on March 14, 2013, 04:14:56 PM After a few months ive learnt......metal detecting is just like any other hobby in the sense that a generous sprinkling of b.s and stardust attaches itself to it ,somewhere along the way.....bit like fishermen and "the one that got away".....or the one they caught for that matter......so following on from whitedukes post. id say believe very little of what you read ,hear, oer even see ,unless that information is from a trusted source......
If you can dream -but not make dreams your master if you can think -but not make thoughts your aim if you can deal with triumph and disaster and treat those two imposters just the same.. rudyard kipling ;D Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: alun on March 14, 2013, 07:49:30 PM Thats me buggered then, I teach fly fishing as well as this hobby. Great credentials for a politician.
All jokes aside though what advice I have had here has been a real help, members seem well versed ( ::)) and some finds make me work harder. Geoff is right though my 8 year old is kicking my butt with his garrett to my DFX :P but his company is worth every minute. Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: cardiffian on March 14, 2013, 08:58:18 PM Don't get drawn to the better fields every time you visit a farm. Put in the odd hour, or two, from time to time in the less productive fields. Your favourite fields may turn up more, and better finds. However, remember the least productive field may contain that VERY SPECIAL find.
Never take for granted your permissions. They can sometimes take years to secure but can be lost in a second. If you are heavily into research don't dismiss sites because your research hasn't shown any history. Research is a good tool for discovering known history. Some sites may have plenty of history but it is unknown and not recorded. Just because google earth etc doesn't show any crop marks, or other signs, doesn't mean that nothing has gone on in particular fields. A lot of the time we only know something has been going on after we have detected, and through the abundance of finds etc. One of the best ways to 'research a site' is by field walking. Don't be afraid to ask questions(no matter how stupid they may seem at the time) and learn from those more experienced. They can be a wealth of knowledge. Lastly, if you can build up a good library of detecting related books do so. Then look up and id your finds. You will always pick up extra knowledge while you are doing so. Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: glynkid on March 17, 2013, 10:10:17 PM well said Rob
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: dances with badgers on March 18, 2013, 05:45:56 AM try anywhere and everywhere,the finds are not always where they are suposed to be and you need luck on your side
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: Dryland on March 18, 2013, 01:21:13 PM If at first you don't succeed try switching your detector "ON"
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Yerars In The Hobby? Post by: Neil on March 18, 2013, 01:44:17 PM A promising location can often be void of any finds. Whereas the most unexpected location in the middle of knowhere can produce stunning finds - see DW Rooksbridge Rally
People come and go very quickly in the detecting world. The amount of people who for them "detecting is everything" and then 2 months later have absolutely no interest in detecting at all is I am sure what keeps the second hand detector market stocked. Dig those one way, as well as two way signals. Each new machine is launched with a fanfare, but very few live up to the hype. Detectorists are fiercely protective about the abilities of their machines. Read every book you can on artefacts, but give up on trying to identify classifications of hammered coins! You can never own enough pairs of headphones. Always carry a spare spade in your boot. If it looks like a Bull, it probably is a bull - you don't need to get any closer to find out! Write your name on your wellies! Always keep your eyes firmly shut if you have the pleasure of being a passenger in Rob's car. Never lend a tent to someone who is known to be sick after a few shandies! Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Kev on March 18, 2013, 01:47:36 PM don't get beaten by Melonhead for the find of the day award ;D ;)
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: carling on March 18, 2013, 02:25:02 PM 1 search as much as you can on new permissions before moving on
2 dont get caught up in finds races as it seriously spoils the enjoyment of the hobby 3 be thankfull your out on a quiet site rather than shopping 4 never look for gratification on the finds you make,,cause your finding things for the wrong reason if thats your aim. 5 always try any land that you are given permission for,, just beacuse there aint a saxon palace site within 10 miles dosent mean it isnt worth searching. 6 if a site is known to be done to death it usually is. 7 never trust a farmer when they say ,, theres nothing here. Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: win on March 18, 2013, 07:19:10 PM I've learned that metal detecting has educated and interested large numbers of people in our history. its succeeded where school failed. Most of us have a good grasp of the periods of history, dates of kings and queens and the uses of lots of everyday objects, all thanks to the hobby. I remember a noisy argument between 2 of our members at a DW rally a couple of years ago. The voices got louder, the swear words were flying. And what were they arguing about ? The identity of a worn hammered coin. Haha still makes me laugh. The argument was settled by taking a photo of the coin and expanding it.
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: galoshers on March 19, 2013, 06:59:46 PM most machines wont find a hoard as they dont go deep enough ,so we are all walking over 100s and 1000s of deep hoards that are out of reach to the average machine.
occasionally someone gets lucky and does the impossible. a field that has been done to death may hide a hoard that is out of reach.. Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: anthonyjay on March 19, 2013, 08:10:18 PM There are some great pieces of wisdom on here and very true too. For my ha'peth here goes.
Try to help a complete novice. we were all there once upon a time. Never assume you have learnt everything about your machine. I constantly try diifferent settings depending of conditions etc and have been surprised by what turns up. Do not completely trust your machine 'sounds' on the first sweep, or even the second, it can be very misleading and you may miss something worthwhile. Someone elses settings may not necessarily be best for you if you both have the same machine. Depth does depend on weather and soil conditions as I have found often. Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Spooyt Vane on March 27, 2013, 02:22:39 PM most machines wont find a hoard as they dont go deep enough ,so we are all walking over 100s and 1000s of deep hoards that are out of reach to the average machine. I have to disagree mate,as a finder of a few hoards through research....none more 8 inches......why bury that deep if you want to recover them ?..........A SMALL SHALLOW HOLE WITH A VESSEL THE SIZE OF TEA MUG WAS FOUND BY A MATE,CONTAINING 461 VIKIING /SAXON COINS,INGOTS AND BRACELEToccasionally someone gets lucky and does the impossible. a field that has been done to death may hide a hoard that is out of reach.. Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on March 27, 2013, 02:28:25 PM most machines wont find a hoard as they dont go deep enough ,so we are all walking over 100s and 1000s of deep hoards that are out of reach to the average machine. I have to disagree mate,as a finder of a few hoards through research....none more 8 inches......why bury that deep if you want to recover them ?..........A SMALL SHALLOW HOLE WITH A VESSEL THE SIZE OF TEA MUG WAS FOUND BY A MATE,CONTAINING 461 VIKIING /SAXON COINS,INGOTS AND BRACELEToccasionally someone gets lucky and does the impossible. a field that has been done to death may hide a hoard that is out of reach.. I agree, all machines are capable of finding a hoard. But no machine is capable of finding all hoards. :) Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: jayhay69 on March 27, 2013, 02:37:32 PM 1, if in doubt dig it out
2, dont trust anyone 3, your always learning 4, make sure you keep a backup pair of headphones ;) Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on March 27, 2013, 03:08:14 PM Another thing I learnt off one of the few people I take advice from is that there is no such thing as Brilliant detectorists - Just adequate ones and rubbish ones ;)
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Roman (Ray) on March 27, 2013, 03:19:33 PM Another thing I learnt off one of the few people I take advice from is that there is no such thing as Brilliant detectorists - Just adequate ones and rubbish ones ;) and right now im in the rubbish section !! Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: anthonyjay on March 27, 2013, 03:21:40 PM More like 'Capable and Very capable' ;D
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Chef Geoff on March 27, 2013, 03:49:45 PM Another thing I learnt off one of the few people I take advice from is that there is no such thing as Brilliant detectorists - Just adequate ones and rubbish ones ;) Very true Grasshopper :D You can only find what the machine will detect and no more, so if you know your machine you are "ordinary" if you don't know your machine then your rubbish......................................If you find more than the machine is capable of then your just talking bulls#*t ;D Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on March 27, 2013, 03:52:33 PM Another thing I learnt off one of the few people I take advice from is that there is no such thing as Brilliant detectorists - Just adequate ones and rubbish ones ;) Very true Grasshopper :D You can only find what the machine will detect and no more, so if you know your machine you are "ordinary" if you don't know your machine then your rubbish......................................If you find more than the machine is capable of then your just talking bulls#*t ;D (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130215210136/glee/images/0/0e/Applause-gif-tumblr-i8.gif) Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Roman (Ray) on March 27, 2013, 03:56:00 PM i must disagree with you there cheffy..i know my machine but im still rubbish..lol..but a mans werth more when he tries..and im trying !!
Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: troutmasterfunk on March 27, 2013, 04:28:11 PM Just wen you think you've found the find of a lifetime you find another lol..
Low and slow nope lower slower..... :-\ Share a smile not your new/next hot spot., :D Misdirection!! :o Keep learning., Keep your batteries charged!! :D Watch the beach sand on sand off ( badger) ??? Watch the tides... Positive mental attitude., :o Last but not east ENJOY..... Title: Re: What Have You Learned From Years In The Hobby? Post by: Dryland on March 27, 2013, 05:07:22 PM Ray I bet your wife thinks your very trying ;D ;D
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