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creamer		Posted : Saturday, 3 December 2011 2:18:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Originally Posted by: pacifictreasurehunt Ok.. Thats it.. I am totally going hunting tonight and am going to find me a gold ring!! The best of luck to you Pacifictreasurehunt. Hope you get some nice finds. Shane
		Garrett Ace 350 Xpointer www.nzfossickers.co.nz
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Saturday, 3 December 2011 2:58:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahahaha good luck Karl..didnt realize you havnt found one yet so the gold fairy is on the way to you to..hahaha goodluck mate.
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

chrischch		Posted : Saturday, 3 December 2011 6:35:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 811 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 192 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 104 post(s)		Yeah I might have to start digging those low numbers.....i got the gold pocketwatch but a ring with some stones would be nice.....could do with the money too at this time of year! You've put in the hours Chris so you deserved that one!
		Fisher Goldbug Pro, Fisher F2, Garrett Propointer.

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 4 December 2011 1:18:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		thanks guys...it's not an exspensive one but it is gold none the less..i know i will find more now that i have that first one..so best of luck to all you others searching for the elusive gold rings..lol
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

Guardian		Posted : Sunday, 4 December 2011 2:14:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		I think Shane is on to it with his Ace 350. Sure he might dig a little more trash (I know I should be) but at least if he gets a signal he digs, unlike me who seems far to choosy/lazy and no doubt I miss out on some cool stuff. Hopefully that elusive gold fairy will be kind enough to put a ring next a $2 coin then at least I should stumble on to it with my pro-pointer. *8^)

creamer		Posted : Sunday, 4 December 2011 10:47:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Hi there Guardian. Yes my 350 has been good to me. Fortunately my machine lets off a bell/ding ding type sound when it strikes metal. The on screen level indicates what type of metal its found. This makes for quick identificatioin of a target. It is very good at identifying iron. I dont dig the iron targets unless theres a reoson like clearing the junk out to get to the real target or if the signal bounces suspiciously. Coins and silver type targets let out a possitive ding ding ding most of the time and that helps alot to. You would be surprised wot comes out of the ground with an uncertain signal tho. Some of my best finds have been from suspect signals that ive dug anyway. You can never be to sure. Basiccally, if its not iron ill try to dig it. The 350 goes deep enough to get most targets so i dont think im missing alot. Who really knows and just how much/far do you want to dig anyhow. A deep signal is hardly ever clear. In saying that the deeper the older the relic. If we found GOLD rings everyday then it wouldnt be so exciting when we do. Took me 18 rings and 5 months later before i dug my first one. Patience is the key thus being rewarded when one makes a nice find. Shane
		Garrett Ace 350 Xpointer www.nzfossickers.co.nz
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Guardian		Posted : Sunday, 4 December 2011 9:29:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		All you guys finding gold and silver piifffttttttt I found some coins today with a very low minting and are probably worth a fortune!!!! ok maybe not they were timeout 1 game tokens ah well will keep trying. Just for a giggle! Edited by user Monday, 5 December 2011 9:14:16 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified File Attachment(s): IMG_8909.JPG

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 4 December 2011 9:30:28 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha my goldbug has been good to me to..and i dig most signals...there are a few that i am 100% sure of that i dont dig..but most i do. that is roughly how long it has taken me to find my first one to shane...but it is all a part of the thrill of the hunt..it is good exercise..the fresh air is nice and meeting other ppl detecting is allways good.
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

Guardian		Posted : Monday, 5 December 2011 8:27:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Hi Shane My first detector was an Ace 250 I thought the machine was brilliant but unfortunately I was one of those 1/100 people who just couldn't handle the bing - bongs(it did my head in). My old man still has his ace 250 and when I used it a few months back.... well I just had to get another machine. I was going to get a fisher F2 and ended up with the Garrett AT GOLD ~scratches head~ not sure how I jumped that much ah well I'm happy with it except it's no good at the beach in the salt water or wet sand. Something I knew of before I brought it and now it's a case of I want to, because I can't!!! nzpoohbear I hear ya! I haven't been on a hunt yet that hasn't at least paid for petrol. I haven't found much cool stuff but I was thrilled when I noticed that I was working through my right of passage matchbox car - Milk token - Old toy gun... first silver coin... Getting out and clearing the mind is the thing at the mo, lots of stress with house in chch, job hunting, new city etc. This machine has paid for itself many times over in therapy alone *8^)

oroplata		Posted : Monday, 5 December 2011 10:14:38 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Originally Posted by: oroplata AshT came along and broke his Hagley Park virginity. I had a play with his pinpointer and have decided that since that big security wand costs twice as much here in NZ as the pointer, I will sell it on Trademe and use the proceeds to buy a pinpointer from the NZ Garrett dealer. Well, I did it backwards - the obviously better way. The pinpointer arrived today from Katakati and NOW I will put the security wand up for sale on trademe. Much better than going for days with no pinpointer capability.
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creamer		Posted : Monday, 5 December 2011 6:03:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Guardian Hi Shane My first detector was an Ace 250 I thought the machine was brilliant but unfortunately I was one of those 1/100 people who just couldn't handle the bing - bongs(it did my head in). My old man still has his ace 250 and when I used it a few months back.... well I just had to get another machine. I was going to get a fisher F2 and ended up with the Garrett AT GOLD ~scratches head~ not sure how I jumped that much ah well I'm happy with it except it's no good at the beach in the salt water or wet sand. Something I knew of before I brought it and now it's a case of I want to, because I can't!!! nzpoohbear I hear ya! I haven't been on a hunt yet that hasn't at least paid for petrol. I haven't found much cool stuff but I was thrilled when I noticed that I was working through my right of passage matchbox car - Milk token - Old toy gun... first silver coin... Getting out and clearing the mind is the thing at the mo, lots of stress with house in chch, job hunting, new city etc. This machine has paid for itself many times over in therapy alone 8^) Yes, the ding dings can drive you crazy in a hot spot. So im finding..but it works well on the beaches up hear. Does the new AT PRO make the same dinging. Ive thought lately about getting a better detector, which i will at some stage, but to be honest the more i use the 350 the more i enjoy it cos it seems to do the job. Most of the targets are quite shallow i find and well within reach. can punch down in the dry sand amazingly far. Anyhow, i shouldnt rant on. This is PB's page. Shane Edited by user Monday, 5 December 2011 6:48:24 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified*
		Garrett Ace 350 Xpointer www.nzfossickers.co.nz
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Monday, 5 December 2011 10:55:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha you can rant as long as you want shane...lol
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

Guardian		Posted : Thursday, 8 December 2011 9:05:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Hi Shane - The At Pro has the standard mode (ding/dongs) and also has a pro mode which I think they call tone rolling I'm not sure if it's 3 or 4 tones but sound volume rises and falls as you go over a target and of course tone pitch depending on target. I have the AT GOLD which doesn't have the standard mode it has what you would call the pro mode on the AT PRO and also has a true all metal mode. The iron audio mode also helps check if a signal is clear, I still get tricked by squashed screw caps though. I'm happy with it but I can't beach hunt with it ahwell.... good excuse to get another machine later on 8^) A lot of people say the AT PRO is an up graded ACE350 the big things over the ACE 350 would be the numeric target ID, Iron audio, Pro Mode and waterproof to 10ft. It would be interesting to see a depth comparison between the ace 350 and the at pro, get the feeling there might not be much in it. Hey PB why ya gone quiet on us ? Edited by user Thursday, 8 December 2011 9:17:25 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified*

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Thursday, 8 December 2011 9:39:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha havnt been out hunting much lately..although i did go to hagley today and got another silver ring,and 15 bucks spendable..some of the normal 1 and 2 cent and a couple one penny's and half penny's...and near the end of the day got a 1933 thrupence. nzpoohbear40 attached the following image(s):
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

Guardian		Posted : Thursday, 8 December 2011 10:00:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Well ya can't complain at that! I was thinking the other day that there must be a heap of stuff where they had/have Christmas in the park and sparks in the park. I've noticed that here in Dunners the parks only seem to give up $8 and that's it, maybe it's an attention span thing or possibly I should hunt the whole park and not just the hot spots, ohwell a good excuse to go back!

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Thursday, 8 December 2011 10:16:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hahaha ya well i have been trying to hunt hagley as much as posible...it is a bloody big park....i hit little pockets of hot spots but find stuff everywhere in the park.
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

oroplata		Posted : Thursday, 8 December 2011 10:41:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Good to see you got some silver today, buddy. I think Hagley's going to be giving up silver for some time yet. I hope. I ended up doing about an hour in Kaipoi Domain, with just 1 & 2c coins coming out, and the bloody same in a quick test at Barrington Park. Grrrr.
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Thursday, 8 December 2011 11:27:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		hate them 1 and 2 cent....but it better than pulltabs..
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

crisyboy		Posted : Friday, 9 December 2011 12:09:10 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 233 Location: whangarei Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 69 post(s)		love reading your page.more excellent finds poohbear.
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oroplata		Posted : Saturday, 10 December 2011 12:49:42 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Managed to find another spot in Hagley Park that Poohbear hasn't vacuumed clean yet - Found an almost immaculate 1946 sixpence sitting on top of a root with about 3 mm of dirt over it.. That coin's been sitting there at least 50 years just below ground level. That was the only silver unfortunately, although an 1863 penny's not bad going either. Along with a QEII 1953-54 visit medallion and an unknown coin so encrusted with dirt I can't see any detail. I suspect it's an underweight non-silver florin.
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