If you are just getting into the hobby of metal detecting and you are thinking about hitting the beach. I can tell you from personal experience there is no better place to hunt for Buried Treasures!
Just like everything else metal detecting has it’s own lingo. If you are going to socialize with other metal detectorists you might want to know what some of it means. Here is a small list of beach metal detecting terms and their meanings.
The Dry: The dry is anywhere on the beach that the water has not hit in either a long time or ever. Hunting the dry can be fun and you can find some great treasure here. I also find more trash here than anywhere else.
The Wet: Ahh, the opposite of the dry. The wet is the area of sand that is exposed during low tide. The sand itself is wet and during high tide it is under water. At certain times of the year, this area of beach can be the most productive for gold. Do not miss it. Certain metal detectors do not function well here. The salt just makes them wild.
The Water Line: This is one is self explanatory. This is the area of beach where the water meets the sand. The water line is always productive at low tide and if it is not then you can always take a few steps towards the wet.
The Towel Line: This is an area of beach where everyone puts down their towels and lays out in the sun. This area can be part of the wet or the dry and should never be overlooked especially if the dry or the water line is not producing any treasures.
Coin Line: A coin line is a great thing to find and a wonder of physics. A coin line is a line of coins that runs straight and parallel to the beach. It is usually found in the wet. If you find a coin line work it hard because where there are lots of coins you just might find jewelry.
Sticky Spot: This is my personal favorite. This is a spot on the beach that defies all logic. In a sticky spot you will find lots of goodies in a random pattern. They will not be evenly distributed in a line. It’s more like some giant hand from the sky reached down and threw them onto the beach. These sticky spots can be as small as a beach chair or as large as a house. Sticky spots are where I find the coolest things.
Now that you know some of the lingo, if you see a fellow detectorist and you strike up a conversation then you won’t be left out in the dry! Happy Hunting
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Dan M Smith
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