Accessories for Metal Detectors

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Metal detecting is a passionate hobby and a lucrative profession alike and one you develop an interest in metal detecting it is impossible to come out of it. To ensure a good harvest, you'll need more than just a metal detector. There are many handy accessories like carry bags, pin pointer, pouch and probes to assist you in metal detecting. The type of accessories that you may need would depend on the area where you intend to do metal detecting. For instance metal detector accessories for the beach will be different from that of the hills and the high lands. So, before picking up the accessories, you need to a good idea of your scope and extent of work.

Some of the metal detector accessories include the following

• Treasure hunting tools
• Beach hunting scoops
• Aids in hunting

If you are planning for a treasure hunt along the waters then you may need a water scoop and a pouch to put your accessories, carry bags and travel case. The sunspot scoop is the most popular accessory to fish out things from water; however it is not well suited for small nuggets and pieces.

Pouch

To have a good pouch is very essential to keep the harvest that you collect. Pouches with zipper system ensure safe keeping of the precious treasures that you might have unearthed. There are pouches made of various materials including plastic, leather, rubber and even metal. Pouches that can be strapped on to your waist are more convenient as it keeps your hands free apart from keeping the treasure separately from your personal items.

Pinpointer

Pinpointer speeds up the process of metal detecting by helping you locate the harvest quickly. This simple, hand-held metal devise with a probe emits an alarm or flash alert when it is near the metal. It gives the treasure hunt a direction and course and relieves you of the trouble of a blind and aimless search that might not be successful many a time.

Digger

A good digger is an important accessory for digging and cutting plugs. Diggers with sharp teeth are ideal to cut through small stones and roots. There are shovel like diggers too that can be folded to fit into your back pack as well.