| The first requirement for anybody to become | | | | as much as possible about the area where you |
| successful as a treasure hunter is that they | | | | intend to start hunting. The research you do can |
| choose a quality metal detector which best meet | | | | be as simple as asking someone where is the |
| their needs and objectives. If you are going to do | | | | best places to hunt or as complex as investigating |
| some treasure hunting you need to consider what | | | | the history behind a particular location. There are |
| kind of treasure you are going to look for and | | | | many resources where you can get information |
| how often you will be going out doing it. It is also | | | | from such as treasure hunting magazines, books, |
| important that you consider just how much you | | | | metal detecting clubs, local metal detector dealers |
| want to spend (keep in mind that the cost of a | | | | as well as internet chat forums will provide you |
| metal detector can start from as little $100 and | | | | with information regarding the best places to |
| cost more than $1,000). Plus if you wish to | | | | search. |
| become a successful treasure hunter then you | | | | It is important that you learn proper search and |
| need to determine how much you already know | | | | recovery techniques. Searching in a straight line as |
| or are willing to learn about operating a metal | | | | opposed to a wide arc helps the search coil level |
| detector. Once you have considered all these | | | | and prevents it from lifting after each sweep has |
| points you should now be able to invest in an | | | | occurred. This ensures that the overlapping |
| instrument that is not only easy to use but will | | | | sweeps remain uniformed. Also use a screwdriver |
| help you to achieve your goals. | | | | like probe in order to locate a pinpointed target as |
| You now have your metal detector assembled | | | | it helps prevent damage as well as making it |
| the next thing you should do is read the owner's | | | | easier for you to refill the holes. |
| manual not only will it provide you with basic | | | | Finally, practice makes perfect. This is probably |
| instructions on how to operate the detectors | | | | the best treasure hunting tip of all. As the more |
| controls but will also provide you with advice on | | | | you hunt then the better you will become and so |
| the detector's special features to help you in | | | | the more treasure you will find. |
| maximizing your chances of finding treasure. | | | | Hopefully these hints provided above will help to |
| Now you are ready to go out and start your first | | | | enhance your metal detecting experience in the |
| treasure hunt, but it is important that you know | | | | future. |