Not far away summer season, therefore, it’s digging season. Of course, I understand, there are people who continue to search all year round, but this is rather an exception, at least for Central Russia. Accordingly, most treasure hunters winter time They go into hibernation: they put the metal detector away for storage until spring, clean their summer finds, and study new information. But with the arrival of spring, movement begins - in the fields, like rooks, the first representatives of the treasure-hunting brotherhood appear here and there, combing the first thawed patches and other accessible areas of land.
It just so happens that the first in terms of accessibility for searching using a metal detector in our region are sandy shores rivers, first of all, of course, the beaches of the Volga. Naturally, the number of finds on the Volga beach cannot be compared with Black Sea coast, but even here a treasure hunter can count on certain finds.
It is important to understand that, by and large, searching on a river beach in Central Russia and, say, on a beach in Feodosia are two very different things. I'll try to explain. The Black Sea beach is characterized by significantly more traffic, and, consequently, a larger number of finds. If, when searching on the Black Sea, you can safely count on finding “saffron milk” (gold items), then on an ordinary river beach, of course, you come across them, but much less often. The area of the surveyed territory also differs quite significantly.
But there are, of course, features that are typical for any beach search. In particular, in addition to the pleasure that you get from pleasant time in the fresh air and contemplation of found objects, negativity still has its place. And first of all, this is a huge amount of metal debris that beach searchers have to deal with - pull tabs from cans, all kinds of stoppers, cigarette foil, etc., the list can go on for a very long time. The second factor is curious people, of whom there are naturally more on the beach than anywhere else, and everyone tries to help you with advice, ask how much “gold” you have already found, or puzzle you with the search for some object.
Of course, you can partly fight all this. For example, in order to filter out as much garbage as possible, you need to correctly set the device settings. At the same time, it is important to maintain an optimal balance so as not to miss anything necessary, not to “cut off” some interesting things, and for this you need to know your metal detector perfectly. By the way, beach searching is one of the types of treasure hunting, where, in my opinion, it is not so important how deeply the device “sees” the targets. Most objects are located in the top layer of sand or pebbles, therefore, even entry-level metal detectors will cope with the task perfectly.
It is also possible to deal with curious people relaxing on the beach, let’s say, not 100%, but partly. Firstly, the best time to go to the beach to search is in the morning or evening hours, when there are fewer people. Secondly, bad weather, for example, light rain or just a cloudy sky, is not a hindrance for working with a metal detector, but it scares vacationers away. Thirdly, a stern, concentrated face, headphones on the head and a sharpened shovel work wonders.
By the way, about shovels. Beach search with a metal detector invites us to abandon the usual shovel, replacing it with a stingy one. A scoop is a kind of scoop for beach searching, a very convenient and, in my opinion, a necessary device. You can make a scup yourself or purchase a ready-made one; Yandex and its brother Google will tell you where and how to do this.
Beach search technology is quite simple. You are simply combing the shore, which is a beach or is simply considered one. At the same time, it makes sense to mentally divide the beach into certain zones. Let's say the bathing area is from coastline and approximately up to the chest of an adult. Another question is that checking this area without having a metal detector for underwater searching is problematic and feasible only within the length of the rod of your device (from the coil to the block, as a rule, can be immersed in water). It is in this zone that there is the greatest likelihood of finding jewelry, since people don’t swim there as much as they bathe (jump, rage, splash), therefore, a ring can fly off a finger, a chain can break, etc.
Another zone is the beach itself, the area where people sunbathe, put out sun loungers or spread blankets. On the beach itself you come across more garbage, and the range of finds is much wider, but the quality is worse. Quality in terms of the fact that you come across a lot of modern “walking stuff”, but not in the best state of preservation. By the way, it’s more expensive to clean this little thing, but for those who don’t know, I’ll say that in the store they take it very reluctantly (or don’t take it at all), but various machines (selling coffee, chocolates, etc.) gobble it up with a bang. Usually the width of this zone is limited to 15...20 meters, or the border of sand on the beach.
At the same time, we should not forget that various bodies of water (rivers, seas, and lakes) have been actively used by various people as roads for many centuries, so you can count not only on modern finds, but on ancient coins, crosses, etc. And the older locality located nearby, the greater the likelihood of finding antiques.
Separately, I would like to say that the search does not have to be carried out on the beach, you can simply do it along the banks of rivers. Rationality of this action It is also connected with the active use of rivers and other bodies of water in ancient times, but this is a slightly different technique, different principles, and I think it makes sense to talk about this separately.
There are several common misconceptions that beach-going searchers inexplicably hold. Let's try to figure out what you should and shouldn't do on the beach.
1. There are a lot of decorations on the beach.
This is not entirely true. In general, if you happen to get to a beach unexplored by other search engines, and even where a large number of holidaymakers constantly, then, of course, there will be jewelry. But not as much as you might initially think, so you won’t return from the beach a millionaire. Simply because, having lost a valuable ring or pendant, sunbathers dig through tons of sand, and most often return the jewelry.
In general, the main finds on the beaches are modern coins, coins from the times of the USSR, corks, caps, candy wrappers, foil, sinkers, and fishhooks.
Findings from a search session on the Mediterranean coast.
2. You can search on the beach with any reel.
Yes, of course you can. But what will this search be like? Constant signals, and it is not clear where, and if you turn on discrimination, you can miss something valuable... So you should not carry a large coil to the beach. It is better to take a sniper rifle, it is ideal for small targets and with it you will be less distracted by digging holes. Or a metal detector with a small coil (like Go-FIND).
Go-FIND are great metal detectors for the beach.
3. You should go to the beach with a sieve or scoop.
This statement is true, but only partly. If the search is on the ground, it is quite possible to do without them. In this case, it is worth taking gloves to avoid getting cuts from broken glass, fish hooks and pebbles. In general, it is, of course, more convenient with a stingy one. And in the water without it it’s generally difficult, the turbidity rising from the bottom makes it difficult to see the target, and you have to lift the targets literally by touch.
Pointed scup is best.
4. Best time for beach search - summer.
The good thing about beach search is that it can be carried out at any time when the beach is not covered with snow and the river is ice-covered. Of course, summer is a great time to search the beach. It’s especially good to look early on Monday morning: at that time there is no one on the beaches, and there are practically no competitors either. However, experienced search engines also like to search beaches in the spring, after rivers flood. Sometimes you can find interesting artifacts brought by the current.
A strange find made on the beach in the spring.
Well, in the fall, when there is absolutely no one on the beach, you can dig for your own pleasure.
As for sea beaches, in Russia, for example, the normal time for searching is after winter storms. The sea just washes everything ashore. It is also good to dig after low tide.
5. Searching on the beach is the safest.
Not at all. Most of the beaches in our latitudes are river beaches, which means there are forests nearby. If the beach is wild, then wandering off into the bushes can easily pick up a tick. Midges, horseflies and mosquitoes also feel great. In short, repellents won't hurt.
But this is not the main thing. The main danger is the trash that people leave behind. In the previous paragraph we already mentioned fragments and hooks.
Syringes are also found on the sand. You yourself know that they are not from insulin, and how dangerous it is to inject yourself with one. According to statistics, HIV infection is common among drug addicts.
Usually there are no caps on syringes...
For some unknown reason, dogs can also run around on the beaches, even at 5 am. It's worth taking pepper spray or even a stun gun for peace of mind.
And, of course, the worst thing is to meet drunk, aggressive vacationers. In this case, each search engine has its own strategy. Sometimes the same stun gun can come in handy. However, it is better not to bring matters to a direct conflict; it is easier to leave.
6. You don’t have to take anything with you to the beach except water.
Not true. At a minimum, you need: a mini first aid kit (hydrogen peroxide and band-aid), a gas canister, wet wipes, and a lost and found bag. If you plan to search in shallow water, you will need a swimming mask or at least goggles. And waterproof headphones.
7. Gold rings “sink in the sand.”
This is true. However, again, everything is different on river beaches, not the same as on sea beaches. The sea layer of sand is very large, and gold, as a heavy metal, sinks deep very quickly. On beaches near rivers and lakes, it often happens that the gold goes only under the “dry” or loose sand, stopping at the level of the dense, moist, clay soil underneath. The same is true for grassy beaches. True, there are fewer finds on them.
In fact, any type of search has certain “myths” that are not true. Knowing them, you can be sure that the search will become easier and, to some extent, more enjoyable.
Good luck on the beaches!
search on the beach
Greetings to all visitors to the blog about. Today I want to remember the very recent summer, warm times and, of course, beach searching with a metal detector. I’ll be honest, last summer I went on a beach search only 2 times, because it seems to me that this activity is for real extreme sports enthusiasts. Search on the beach differs from a regular search on a field or somewhere else, because the amount of metal garbage on the beach sometimes exceeds all imaginable and inconceivable sizes.
Let's look at some of the features of beach search, what is the best way to search, how to search on the beach, what comes across there, in general, I will try to introduce my reader to what beach search is all about. And he will decide for himself whether he should do this.
Any entry-level metal detector is quite suitable for beach searching, because the depth of valuable objects does not exceed 10-15 centimeters, even ICQ 150 will take such a depth. I go with a 34 grater and don't complain. Of course, if you have a more powerful device, then it certainly won’t get any worse, but I repeat, if you are a beginner, you won’t buy a metal detector for 25 thousand rubles. Why, if for a beach search an ordinary device for 12 thousand is quite suitable.
Next, let's look at coils for metal detectors. An ordinary large dd coil is generally unsuitable for beach search, because it rings incessantly, it hits with a cylinder, unlike the usual standard coil, which hits with a cone. Imagine, a dd coil shines through a circle with a diameter of 25 cm, at this diameter there are always more than one targets and it is very difficult to understand what is under the coil. Moreover, centering the dd signal with a coil is problematic, so you will be digging huge holes in which there will be plugs and other garbage crap. So we conclude that a large dd coil is not suitable for beach search.
The best option for beach searching would be a regular, small dd coil with excellent characteristics. A sniper allows you to bypass mountains of metal trash, because search on the beach- basically digging in a large dump of metal waste. And we just need a small coil that can accurately find the targets we need. Among other things, it can also search in water, because very often finds are found precisely at the beginning of the water. Well, to my surprise, the regular standard mono coil also showed good results. That is, if you are a complete beginner, then there is no need to spend money on expensive devices and coils; for beach searching, an entry-level metal detector with standard equipment is quite suitable.
So, the goals of the beach search.
Most metal detectorists on the beach are usually hunting for lost jewelry. You yourself have probably lost rings, earrings and chains at least once on the beach. Both gold and silver. All this is good and can become finds of beach search engines. Searching for gold on the beach- the main goal of any person searching on the beach. But this is just a goal; as a rule, few people find gold, but they dig up mountains of corks and small items. It’s impossible to describe everything you can find on the beach. But only a few find gold and those who persistently continue their beach search.
What can you find on the beach?
Let's look at the main finds during a beach search. The very first thing that can be noted is all kinds of metal trash - beer caps, aluminum Coca-Cola labels (they sound just amazing), aluminum cans, hunting shot and other metal crap that can fall out of the pockets of shorts or a woman's handbag. Watches and cell phones are no longer found often, but it is possible. There are also a fair amount of fishing accessories - lead sinkers and spoons. One day I wandered into some place where spinning fans were fans and found 5 spinners. And you don’t need to buy))
A modern walker is a common find; sometimes you can collect 100 rubles in small change. This is understandable; small change falls out of pants and shorts left on the beach.
Where to look on the beach, where to start, what are the most promising places to search on the beach. In general, the entire beach can be divided conditionally into 3 zones - water (distance from the shore is 3 meters, subject to shallow depth), space for sun loungers and the actual locker and changing rooms. Of course, the most promising place to search on the beach is the sunbed area. People sunbathe there, they have things and clothes there. Accordingly, there are finds, all of the above, but if you are aiming to find gold, then start looking in the sunbed area.
The coastal zone and water - there is also gold, jewelry, and walkers that are much smaller there. This results in a more targeted search.
Well, the changing places - it speaks for itself, it’s also a good place. One way or another, in this area and in the lounge area you can find gold jewelry - rings, earrings, chains.
beach search scoop
Every self-respecting beach searcher needs to have a beach search scoop, better known as a scoob. That's what they call it among professional beachgoers. What's good about this one? search scoop, let's figure it out. Firstly, if you have ever tried to find a signal in loose wet sand, I think you will understand me. I really want to scoop up the ringing sand with something, pour it out and ring the detector. A scoop comes in handy; you use it to scoop up sand, no matter whether it is wet or dry, sift through the sand, and if there is a find, it remains in the scoop. It turns out something like a sieve, you sift the sand quickly and efficiently. So when searching for sunbeds in an area where the sand is dry, a scub will save you a lot of time and nerves. You can buy a beach search scoop in specialized stores or make it yourself, fortunately there is nothing complicated here. Well, it’s worth noting that scubs are made from both metal and plastic. Metal scubs are durable, but cannot be penetrated by a metal detector. But plastic scubs are perfect for this purpose; you scoop up sand and don’t even have to sift it (if the sand is damp, try sifting), but immediately ring the device. That is, a beach search scoop is simply a necessary attribute of any beachgoer.
Searching in water also has its own characteristics, but here you need to be more prepared, have the necessary ammunition and modify the detector for searching in water, and seal the coil as tightly as possible. If you go in the summer, then you can still do it, but if it’s closer to autumn, then you will need swampers and much more. But I personally did not search in the water, so there is nothing to say, I just mentioned it for show.
Finally interesting video about searching on the beach with a Minelab X terra 30 metal detector. There are finds!!!
This article is about beach metal detecting. In it we will tell you which metal detector is best used for this type of search, touch on the types of this search themselves and highlight its features.
Types of beach search
Below we provide a classification various types beach search.Depending on the type of search, you may need various metal detectors, devices and tools.
So search options on the beach:
- Search in the coastal zone without entering the water
- Search in shallow water (knee-deep in water)
- Searching in waist-deep water or deeper (without diving)
Features of beach search without entering the water
In this case, many ground metal detectors are suitable for us, because... there is no need to seal the device.However, one must take into account searching on salt sand ( sea beach). We'll tell you this a little later.
In this type of beach search we explore the coastal area, especially where the surf is. In this place you can see recently washed sand, a kind of strip.
Why is this so important?
The fact is that water moves targets (coins, rings, earrings, etc.). And the surf zone is, as a rule, a part that has not yet been explored by anyone. That is why this part is primarily interesting to us.
Features of searching with entry into water (knee-deep)
In this case we go into the water. And when we find a target, we need to somehow dig it out. Your hands are busy (in one hand there is a device, in the other there is a shovel)!
In addition, there is a danger that we will drop the metal detector into the water. Yes, and sometimes there is a need to connect your second hand to digging up a target, and you need to put the metal detector (apparently in the water, because we stand knee-deep in the water). Then we need a metal detector with a sealed housing!
Features of searching on the beach with waist-deep water
In this case, we definitely need a scuba and a metal detector with a sealed housing. Or better yet, an underwater metal detector (even with a shallow immersion depth).In addition, this type of search is carried out in a diving suit (so as not to freeze and so that the legs are protected), with a mask (so that you can still see the area of the cop) and underwater headphones (since underwater metal detectors only produce sound through headphones , and, in addition, there is a possibility of getting simple headphones wet, at least by accident).
How does the process itself happen?
You walk waist-deep with the device. A target signal is sent to the headphones. You put the metal detector aside (it does not sink, but floats next to you in a semi-submerged state. This is how underwater metal detectors are designed). Use a scuba to dig out the target. you take it away. Next, pick up a metal detector and continue your search.
What is the best metal detector for beach detecting?
If you want to search on the shore (the first type of beach search), then any cheap metal detector will suit you.Why any cheap metal detector?
There are several reasons for this- You don’t need to dig deep (no more than one shovel bayonet), so you don’t need a great depth
- You don’t need high sensitivity (otherwise the metal detector will respond to very small inclusions in the sand, but there will be no target in this place)
- You don't need ground balance
Yes, sand can damage it, or it can be stolen (after all, you’re on vacation and don’t always carry the device with you).
What will be useful for a beach metal detector?
A beach metal detector will benefit from the ability to discriminate between aluminum caps and beer can tongues.There are such types of metal detectors.
For example, Golden Mask 1+. It can be rebuilt from the foil. Its price is less than 20,000 rubles.
The second option for a cheap metal detector for the beach is the ACE-250 (but you won’t be able to rebuild ICQ from the foil).
For search according to the second option It is best to use a metal detector with a sealed housing. For example, Garrett AT PRO.
Because Such a device is not afraid of short-term immersion in water. They are usually designed for immersion up to 3m.
To search in waist-deep water, it is best to take an underwater metal detector.
As a rule, underwater metal detectors allow immersion up to 10m, up to 30m, up to 50m, up to 60m. There are different options.
As you yourself understand, any of these devices will suit you.
All these devices are sealed and supply sound to headphones. As a rule, underwater.
For example, Whites Beach Hunter or Minelab Excalibur.
The coils on such metal detectors are quite small in size - 8". Because sand will still cause large holes.
Search on the sea beach
This type of search means that the sand is salty. This is a very difficult ground for a metal detector. And not every device can handle it.For sensitive devices ( for example, Sorex PRO from AKA) there will be false signals about the target. But there will be no goal. This salty sand will give such a signal.
And here ACE-250 quite suitable for such a search.
Underwater metal detectors are typically designed to operate in salt water.
For some devices, the instructions directly state that they cannot work on the sea beach. For example: Fisher F11, Fisher F22, Fisher F44.
Tools for searching on the beach with a metal detector
When searching on the beach, a scuba will be extremely useful, as it will sift sand through its holes and leave findings.Depending on the type of search, the scuba's handle can be very short, medium or long.
Often they lean on the scuba with their feet to dig into the target and not bend over.
In addition, a pinpointer will be useful for quickly removing the target.
And, besides, without it it will be difficult to work on a rocky bottom.
Rocky bottom
Sometimes you have to dig when the pond has a rocky bottom.This place can hardly be called a beach. But people swim here too. Moreover, in such places there are old and interesting finds.
Therefore, the equipment should be as follows:
- Metal detector with sealed housing
- Shovel
- Scoop
- Pinpointer
Search tactics on the beach
We recommend the following beach search tactics...You tune out the foil, and if you can’t, then you simply don’t dig such signals.
Yes, of course, there will be gaps. However, you won't waste time digging for such signals. And you can make valuable finds without bothering yourself with digging for traffic jams.
The second thing to do is take a small reel: 6x9", or 7", or 8", or 9". This is necessary in order to successfully work in a garbage area. And there is always a lot of garbage on the beaches.
Yes, and you don’t need to dig deep, because... all finds will lie on the bayonet of a shovel, and large holes will simply crumble.
A smaller coil is possible. But it has too small a coverage area. This is not practical.
The above coil sizes are verified by experience.
Beach search finds
When searching on the beach, you most often come across coins, rings, chains, earrings, crosses, etc.
These are the most common findings.
Coins can be both old and modern. Depends on the age of the beach.
And, of course, there will be a lot of traffic jams and fishing gear, among other things.
The Best Metal Detectors for Beach Detecting
Below we list the best metal detectors for beach detecting. We have already mentioned them earlier, but now we will simply list them in one place:- Garrett ACE-250
- Golden Mask 1 plus
- Garrett AT Pro
- Minelab Excalibur
Any, even the smallest, beach can have interesting finds
Russia is one of the most promising countries for searching for gold. We are not even talking about gold nuggets of the Urals, Siberia, the Far East - why go so far? There is gold in every city, you just need to look closely. No, this is not a bank or a jewelry store, but a very ordinary city beach. Don’t be surprised, it’s the beach - after all, according to ITAR-TASS, on the shores of Italian beaches alone there are lost things worth a total of 25 million euros. And this is one billion rubles!
Russian beaches are no exception. Moreover, there should be much more gold here: after all, only Russians, when going to the beach, do not even think of leaving rings, earrings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry at home. Each of us has probably heard from friends about jewelry lost on the beach. So they lie and wait for at least someone to come for them. Perhaps it will be you. Why not?! You just need to look away from the TV, get off the couch and go to the nearest beach with a metal detector. In Russia, beach search is not yet developed at all; this is not America or Australia, where the beach is searched by search engines from morning until night!
I started doing beach searching with a metal detector three years ago. It's tight, for the sake of gold. My friend Alexander told me about the richness of the beaches, showing me a couple of rings with diamonds that he found on the beach. Without thinking twice, we went to a beach I knew in Torbeevo.
Torbeevo is a recreation center near Moscow, I go there for a steam bath on the weekends. Even I, with my centuries of searching experience, did not think that this tiny beach, 30 meters long, would infect me with gold fever. Having become accustomed to the volume of beaches in the warm regions of Anapa, Thailand and Malaysia, I did not pay much attention to the local “small” beaches. But as it turned out, it was in vain. Within 5 minutes Alexander took out the first silver ring, walking away from the shore with a metal detector only knee-deep, followed by an earring, and then the bite began that would give anyone gold fever. And if you think about it, it’s not without reason that there are so many golden decorations on such a small beach: after all, it’s not ordinary vacationers who often come to the recreation center, but quite wealthy people. And God himself ordered a swim after the bathhouse and a glass. So those same chains with gymnasts and bolts with stones remain in the water.
Until the frosts, until the ice began to interfere with the search, every weekend we went to various beaches in the Moscow region. My catch with the Excalibur metal detector that year amounted to more than 180 grams of gold jewelry, a jar of silver, just a jar, I’m not exaggerating. All the finds can soon be seen in the Irkutsk Treasure Hunting Museum, you can come and see for yourself.
Of course, you can say that you have already collected everything, but that’s the beauty of any beaches, that every year more and more lost decorations remain on their shores.
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