So you think this might be the hobby for you and have wondered about it.
This synopsis will provide an overview of our hobby in Canada.
Across this country our hobby is growing, more people than ever what more information, maybe they have a co-worker involved or a neighbour, friend.
You’ve seen them on the beaches, in the parks, just about anywhere people have been.
We have a very active community of hobbyist that range from young adult too retired folks. Most tend to be a bit older with more time on their hands.
Patience is key, as is focusing the mind. It really is a form of meditation.
Most public gathering areas are fair game to the detectorist.
Most hobbyists start out with dreams of riches at some level. The hobby is rich in the sense that it gets folks motivated to do some physical activity and yes it really is a workout after winter. As people become more involved the need to start research begins, folks that never thought they would like history start learning about our nation. A good mental workout keeps us in school.
People have been involved with this hobby for more than forty years and are still out there today having fun.
For many it starts with a small investment 300.00 or so and one machine.
There are many levels of detectorist out there from the person who just wants something to play with too those who make it a life passion.
Is there really a chance of finding gold yes is the answer, modern coins yes again.
In Canada we have the advantage of high denomination coins in circulation.
People loss these all the time, silver rings a common find, gold rings a good hunter with the right location may get a dozen or more in a good year.
Water hunting is becoming a bigger area of interest.
There are many terms used in the hobby:
Treasure hunting, Dirt fishing, Detectorist, Water hunting, clad hunting.
Modern coins are called clad in our world.
There are prospectors that use metal detectors.
Some are keen on Fur Trade as an area of interest, archaeologist use detectors as well.
The value of machines can range from one hundred to thousands of dollars.
First the cost it does not need to be expensive there are many good used metal detectors around, learning the detector is more important.
There are metal detecting clubs in some areas, they are able to help new people in the hobby and organize club hunts.
Many have more than one detector, to land hunt and water hunt some have multiple numbers of detectors.
Detectors can weigh from two too five pounds and yes that weight matters after a few hours swinging in the grass or beach.
Our forum has many members from highly experienced to new to the hobby.
They share there views and build friendships.