Underwater Metal Detectors

[GetWet]

Hi Gang,
I've been considering aquiring a metal detector for recreational purposes - a little something to do below - since I'm not a photographer or tooth collector.
The problem is that I have absolutely no experience at metal detecting - above or below. Is there anyone experienced at this hobby who could tell me what type of gear would be a good investment, especially the underwater type?
Just something new for me to try.
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GetWet

 

[DEEP SEA]

Watch out, detecting will bite you! I started out making a "How to Metal Detect" video and got hooked. Once you start detecting you'll find you will need a few detectors. For water use, the best I would recommend to a beginner is the Fisher M-Scope CZ-20. It is easy to use and has a discrimination mode (helps weed out junk). It also finds the good stuff. They also have a 1280X specifically designed for underwater use. For land I would recommend either the CZ-6 made by Fisher or the Eagle SL by Whites.

I Don't remember Whites address but here is Fisher Research Laboratory, 1005 I St., Los Banos, Ca. 93635, (209) 826-3292.

Oh, by the way, I have found many gold, silver, diamond rings, watches, and of course lots of money over the past years!

 

[darkwing]

Deep Sea is right, the Fisher 1280X is total underwater built. It works great and the company has a good rep.

GOOD DIVING GOOD HUNTING

 

[GetWet]

To Deep Sea and Darkwing:
Thanks for the help guys. I guess I'll look into Fisher and see what they offer. If I get hooked then so much the better. Sometimes one needs a little change of pace to refresh the enthusiasm. I can't always afford to be traveling to the good dive sites so I need a reason to stay at home and get wet. Maybe this will do it.
Thanks again.
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GetWet

 

[Greg G.]

Be sure not to confuse the Fisher detectors mentioned above with J.W. Fisher metal detectors, two different companies. I had one of the latter, a pulse detector that did NOT have a discrimination mode, and I got totally frustrated with it. It would pick up the tiniest, eensee-weensy bits of crap buried way down, worthless bits of scrap wire, beer cans, anything. I eventually sold it for much less than I paid and took up photo instead. Just remember, FISHER, but NOT J.W. Fisher.

 

[GetWet]

Thanks for the info Greg G.

These are the little comments that make a big difference sometimes. I would have never known to look for that being new to this. Thanks again.
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GetWet

 

[Vettster]

Hi All,

Does Fischer have a web site or is there an online source of information about the products?

Thanks,
Frank

 

[GetWet]

I found it at http://www.fisherlab.com/index1.htmt
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