Any underwater metal detector users here?

[Rick L]

Hi ive had a JW Fisher 8X for 3 years now.
Havn't used it too much but have found a few good things with it.
chains rings coins anyone else metal detect here?
Rick L

 

[buff]

I haven't done any "detecting" but I am very interested in it. There is a bar on a nearby lake. I suspect that many a metal item has fallen in the water and are just waiting for me to pull them out-or I like to imagine that.

Is the Fisher model you have the begginers model of metal detector? I know nothing of the detectors themselves.


Mike

 

[Rick L]

No its a 1400$ detector.
But I know its rated high by experts!
Rick L

 

[TexasMike]

Rick,

I've got two instructor friends who are really into u/w detecting.

If you don't get any answers, PM me with your email address and I'll give you their contact info.

 

[Rick L]

Guess there's not to many metal detecting divers here?

 

[lakesdiver]

There's another one now, thanks to Santa. Can't wait to start using it. (Should probably read the doc first, eh?)

 

[Rick L]

Great good luck santa was good to you!!!
Rick L

 

[Butch103]

detector people up here in Canada who can give me any ideas on where and what to purchase ????

 

[pipedope]

I metal detect on land and will soon add an underwater detector.

The choice of detector is important and will vary on the type and location of the hunt.

For freshwater a VLF detector is a good choice.
For saltwater a pulse induction machine is a far better choice. The PI will sound off on more junk but will handle the conductive water and sand much better.

One (out of many) good source of information and equipment is Kellyco;
http://www.kellycodetectors.com

Caution, metal detecting can be addictive. You may find yourself spending more and more time and money on it, just like diving. Also like diving you can spend a lot of time learning about it and researching places to go.

michael