| If you develop an interest in metal detecting, you'll | | | | such a way that it faces the sea. Before trying on |
| need more than just a metal detector. You will need | | | | the waves, you can use these on sand for practice. |
| a few metal detector accessories to help along the | | | | The next metal detector accessory you need is a |
| way. There are several accessories on the market | | | | treasure hunting pouch. These are needed to store |
| and the ones you get depend on where you plan on | | | | whatever you collect. It is important that your pouch |
| working. For instance if you will be using your metal | | | | have zipper system. The pouch should preferably be |
| detector on the beach you'll need accessories that | | | | made of plastic. |
| are different than if you will be traveling on land or in | | | | Some pouches are made of metal but you always |
| the water. | | | | run the risk of it corroding in salt water. |
| Metal detector accessories include the following | | | | And depending on how deep you plan on going in the |
| -Treasure hunting tools | | | | water, you may need waders or wet suits along with |
| -Beach hunting scoops | | | | gloves, boots, and possible a snorkel and a mask if |
| -Other equipment that aids in hunting | | | | you plan to venture out a little farther. |
| Metal Detector Accessories Needed In Water | | | | Metal Detector Accessories Needed On The Beach |
| If you plan on doing your treasure hunting in the | | | | First of all, you need ground clothes that you will be |
| water, then you'll need a water scoop, a pouch to | | | | wearing in your expedition. You don't need to buy |
| put your accessories in, and of course a container to | | | | anything new for this. And old pair of shorts or jeans |
| hold the items you find in the water. | | | | will do just fine. |
| Many different types of scoops are available, but the | | | | You need a tool for digging. Not too long ago, simple |
| most commonly used scoop for metal detecting in | | | | garden trowels were used for this purpose. Other |
| the water is the sunspot scoop. It works great, but | | | | people would use hunting knives purchased at a |
| it does occasionally let the smallest items fall through | | | | standard Army Navy store. However now we have |
| the holes. | | | | sophisticated digging tools that are much more |
| This scoop comes with a wooden handle and the | | | | effective. |
| handle stays upright. This feature makes it | | | | Garret pocket probe and a beach or sand scoop are |
| convenient for it to be pulled up when necessary. | | | | some of the other accessories meant to be used on |
| These scoops can cause problems when there is surf | | | | the beach. |
| in the waves. You should always hold the scoop in | | | | |