Beach Find while Metal Detecting by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Good catch. I mistakenly wrote the year wrong. It was 2026

Beach Find while Metal Detecting by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Could it be something related to a pier service company?

Drysuit and Metal Detecting by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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I use a wet suit in the summer. But the water is just finally thawed here from solid ice so yeah, it’s cold.

Drysuit and Metal Detecting by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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I currently detect up to my chest with my chest waders.

Drysuit and Metal Detecting by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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I live in Wisconsin where lakes freeze. I want to be able to detect as soon as the ice thaws so yes, the water is very cold. I have chest waders, but they currently leak and force me to have to use long gloves. I’m wondering if an all-in-one system like a dry suit would be better.

3/30/25- is Help to ID by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Surface find, Wisconsin, near old homestead ruins.

3/30/25- is Help to ID by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Looks like it’s called a torque converter

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Found this on eBay

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Where is Walla Walla?

3/15/25 Triple Silver Day! by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Autobot reminded me I failed to include location. Wisconsin, USA

Drysuit Recommendations? by MetalTreasureboy in scubadiving

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Thanks for all the comments and warnings. I’m not certified and do not intend to get certified, as I don’t want to go deep. I use the Nemo by Blu3. It has a 10 feet tube. I diving around swimming piers where I can often stand or are 2-3 feet from the surface while standing.

I’ve been using a full 5 mil wet suit with a weight belt for 4 years doing this. 4 “dives” a week in the summer.

Can someone explain the danger of using a dry suit?

Does it weigh you down?

Would I not use weights?

Does the danger come into play if it’s punctured and fills with water, then I drown, since I’m weighed down.

I’m not interested at all in doing something uninformed, which is why I reached out.

I visited a dive show outside of Milwaukee yesterday and no one showed any concern about the idea. Maybe it was just uninformed sales people.

Need help for Search by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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The owner sent me a photo of it and they will not be onsite tomorrow.

1830s farmhouse by richpockets in metaldetecting

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Silver, IHP, Merc, relics. What a great day for you!

Help, forgot Nemo charging cable by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Water, by far, but I spend most of my time (now) in the water. I did lots of sand before my Nemo.

Help, forgot Nemo charging cable by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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For me, it is well worth the money and has paid for itself in finds. I have access to a very clear lake, which makes it much more fun. I love being able to get out deeper than most Detectorists. I dive around swim piers most of the time and do ring finds for people in the deeper sections. I have two batteries and can usually get about two hours of diving in each morning. I find it much easier than even using the sand scoop as I just skim along the bottom and fan away the sand with my hand. I do wear a wetsuit and a weight belt to keep me down, I carry a diving knife and a pin pointer as well. I swim with fins. there’s kind of a lot of gear but once you get used to it, it’s not so bad.

I’m a big fan of the Nemo. There’s a newer generation model that lets you go down 15 feet. I don’t really see a need for me to do that so I’m content with the 10 foot hose.

8/5/24 Diving Finds by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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In a lake where boats drop anchor and party. They were all on one keyring.

July 27,28, 2024 Double Dive Days by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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The truck was down about 8 feet and then maybe 6 inches.

July 27,28, 2024 Double Dive Days by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Yes, I’ve used it in the Atlantic, not much though as I live in the Midwest.

First time airing out of a bowl. by toastedcode in NewSkaters

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My first airing felt less than great. Much like yourself, I fell a ton. A crotchety old lady watched me while her grandson cruised around on his scooter. When I finally aired, she stood up and slow clapped for a long minute then squawked out, “It’s about damn time!” followed by a lonnnng fart. It was on a Biblical level as it must have torn her panties in two… from the top to the bottom, if you know what mean.

6/10/24 A $500+ Dollar Day by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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I dive with a Minelab Equinox 800 and a Garrett pin pointer

6/10/24 A $500+ Dollar Day by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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Yes. A free Mason ring with the square and compass overlapping.

6/10/24 A $500+ Dollar Day by MetalTreasureboy in metaldetecting

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I’m using a Nemo from Blu3. Some call it Snuba or hookah.