Beach Metal Detecting Tips? Try Masters Class! W/ Terry Shannon

I got a chance to meet one of my metal detecting idols when I met Terry Shannon at the Sunshine Silver & Relic Hunt in DeBary, Florida. What you are about to see is a masters class in beach metal detecting. Terry is an author of books on metal detecting and they have helped me learn a lot since reading them. I got a chance to interview him and the beach metal detecting tips that you learn in this video will benefit your practice.
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Hi, my name is Merrill Kazanjian. New York City is an amazing place to go metal detecting. We have lots of parks, colonial history and great beaches for beach detecting. I have gone to all five boroughs of New York City To Metal Detect and beyond. I also currently own 22 metal detectors. I want to have the best and I want to help you choose the best as well. Below I will showcase some of the playlists on this channel:
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[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Terry Shannon Detecting The Treasure Coast: amzn.to/3VUnmL6 Start with this book! Available on Kindle and paperback.

[@codyminecrack248]

This was a very enjoyable read. The“Jean Diamond” ring that Terry found is simply amazing.

[@treasurearth]

Terry is legend, what a great meet up. Although I am miles from any beaches, always love watching your hunting. Cheers.

[@chasinglegends9413]

Thanks Merrill for giving us the opportunity to learn from two legendary detectorist..

[@Gary_Daytona]

Great job in difficult conditions Merrill you can tell there was a lot going on at the silver and relic hunt, but you got er done. Not only is Terry an excellent Beach Hunter and treasure finder, but he's also quite generous with his time and information often so that others may enjoy the hobby as much as he has. Maybe next time you can get him to tell a few of his stories, he can mesmerize you for a while with just one recovery tale. Terry truly one of a kind. Thanks for coming to our hunt and sharing this.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

It was YOU that made this happen Gary!!! Thank you!!!

[@Gary_Daytona]

@@MetalDetectingNYC You’re too kind. It was YOU Merrill!

[@metaldetectingbrooklyn9896]

One of the Greats! Thanks for posting. There are things you will learn in school that you'll never learn in the field and there are things you will learn in the field that you'll never learn in school.

[@edhughes8262]

His book is an excellent read. He writes just as though he’s talking with you and is very easy to understand. His stories from his time as a Sheriff in Minnisota are are also entertaining. Great interview with the Legend Merrill.

[@davidlundy2312]

Please let Mr Shannon know how valuable and appreciated that quick tutorial was to everyone who saw it ❤. I'm gonna try transferring the knowledge to my river banks and creekside detecting here in North Eastern Georgia, just east of metro Atlanta. Many thanks Mr Shannon 👍

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

I hunted Turtle Trail and it was amazing to walk in the footsteps of Terry. Absolute legend. Thanks for the coverage Merrill. You Rock!

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Great work on interviewing the Legendary Terry Shannon. Merrill, your info. in your past and present videos has taught me a lot, an I can see why. Keep up the great videos. Happy Digz. _/ 👍🏻

[@flamingomtn]

Nice video, Merrill. I adore Terry and it makes my day to run into him on the beach. You can identify his swing from a mile away. And I also met your friend, Mr. Gold, when I was detecting on the Space Coast one day. He's a great guy and he was so sweet to spend some time talking. What you said about meeting your icons will explain me falling all over my words if I ever run into you! Thanks again for all you do.

[@GaryandtheGooseDetecting]

Great video Merrill,thanks

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@JosephIrizarry-er1uf]

When Terry speaks...I am listening 😂! I have learned so much from his videos and the book I brought that he wrote! Not only is Terry the king of Treasure Coast detecting, but he is a super nice guy! I emailed him about an item I found detecting the Treasure Coast, not expecting a reply. He responded and was super friendly and helpful! He is top notch in every way. For an insightful read, buy one of his books and refer to it often. Thanks, Merrill

[@TeamLynchBMD]

I love listening to Terry talk and was great seeing Robert Crespo Thanks Merrill

[@tommywinthrop3429]

Just started hunting!! Love your channel and thanks for the info sir!!!!! Appreciate ya from Texas!!!!!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Always interesting to hear Terry Shannon! Glad you got to meet him!

[@allthingssilver7635]

About to buy my first detector. Probably going to start with the Vanquish 440 for monetary reasons. Excited to learn this new hobby.

[@howiegrapek]

Terry is the best... a genuinely wonderful and kind person - so willing to share. I am blessed enough to have Terry (and Fred) and the others at the Treasure Coast as mentors. I really wanted to go to the hunt past weekend, but it just didn't work with my schedule. Now, I'm sorry that I didn't push harder. I would have loved to meet you as well. As Terry is one of your idols, you are one of mine. Anyway, thanks for the video (and the master class) and keep them coming. Terry's latest book is in full color and is definitely worth it. Check it out! Thanks again.

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

Terry, I got your book today ... I am so excited ✌👵

[@dirtlifedetecting]

A true legend in the metal detecting community, Gotta Love It!

[@somebeachdetecting]

Terry Shannon ..a True Legend!🏴‍☠️

[@TheRattlesnakeRanch]

I've met Terry a few times out detecting and at lectures... He's a real prince of a man and will always take a few minutes to stop and talk with you...On one occasion back in March/ April of 2022, I remember him checking out my brand new Deus 2 and he was remaking about it's weight, or lack there of....Happy hunting!

[@JosephIrizarry-er1uf]

Wow...Thats Awesome🎉 thanks so much 😊

[@davidfrazier1186]

Good interview Merrill

[@tstuff89]

Great books from a truly nice guy .Met Terry a couple times in Florida.

[@user-ef4mu5bn7f]

This man inspired me a lot....now I have 590 rings..respect to Terry....from a beach hunter..Mediterranean side

[@dallindickinson9363]

It's always exciting to meet your hero, I think your videos are awsome Merrill. I think I would be star struck myself if I ever got to meet ya.

[@hmannwelding]

Great video! Terry is the best. He's so good cause he has a heart of gold!!!

[@IndianaTones]

Awesome we just talked about him at the Staten Island history hunters meeting

[@SurfSarge]

He's the GOAT....I learned everything from him!

[@MDNorthHolland]

What a epic show mate you are the best teacher we can have what a pleasure and the funny jokes make me cry 😢 laughing 😂

[@user-wq1xu4dj7g]

Wow,!another great video,thank you sir

[@DetectDigSmile]

Great video, you are a lucky man to get to talk with him. I use his beach tips every year. I am glad to hear he is using the XP Deus 2, Did he tell you if he uses pitch tone to hear the targets? Thanks for sharing.

[@KCAdventuresCO]

Terry's awesome! We went down to treasure coast this winter to visit some fam, and my cuz found a 1700's fishing plummet. The treasure museums are great places to past the time. Always nice to meet a mentor!

[@southernsoiloutdoors]

Incredible information and video well done sir's

[@charlieschemmel122]

Thanks!!!!!

[@FloridaSandHunters]

A terrific interview, Merrill!❤

[@franksflytraps]

Terry is a badass detectorist. I have all his books that he autographed for me.

[@jimmymalone3494]

Awesome video' thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ParkMetalDetecting]

Thanks Merrill, I'll be going to the beach hopefully this Saturday with the Equinox 900. I've mastered park metal detecting but not so much on the beach. Always appreciate your videos! Ken

[@scrapiron6870]

One of your best videos ever, can you do more like this thanks

[@YourDailyVideoNews]

Very enjoyable interview 👍

[@RussTNails-fw9ds]

So many of the ledgends of detecting are gone now , thankyou great interview 😊

[@chrisryder3599]

Great video, I just ordered Terry’s book. Being a newbie, the information you share has been a great help on the beach this spring I pulled my first 14k pendant last week on the south shore, now I’m hooked. Looking forward to the summer and hopefully running into you on the beach.

[@momtrips6783]

Hi Merrill! Great interview and thanks for providing info. on Mr. Shannon's books. I still love seeing you and Adele sparring and hunting at Dead Horse Bay once in awhile, so hope some of that will be coming up in the next couple of months.

[@TheLandPirates1]

I met Terry at FL Hunt 8, what a great guy. Also met KG and Ringy so fun 🏋🏻‍♂️

[@BrettM765]

Thanks for the information. That's pretty neat. Hope.

[@user-zl8qb7kc6m]

Look for old jetty posts bits of large wood stick out of the sand mud all the time I have dug as deep as possible and always find coins mental they act like rifles on the beach and if there in a low spot it’s Jackpot 🎉🎉🎉

[@ohiofredl]

Thanks Ambsitor great vid nice tips and Thanks for one on magnetic ground.

[@treasuredog-ci9ir]

You guys should check out the treasure dog of maine. He gets some insane stuff off colonial beaches with the minelab equinox series

[@chuckburroughs6427]

Great video Merrill. I just put two of Terry's books in the cart.

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Another awesome video Merrill thank you 💍🙏

[@PirateVic]

Hello bro, you channel good👍🔥

[@jerrytalley802]

I need to get his book/books. I’ve been detecting on and off all my life and never have been able figure out the beaches. I only get to go beach hunting one or two times a year, so hard to master anything. I hope to go soon, better start reading, lol

[@Matt1Johnson]

I like it, I like it a lot.

[@amazingcolonelangus4535]

Great video Merrill, is it possible to find the gold up in the grass areas of the beaches? I'm not in Florida, but we have just as much of the old ships where I am.

[@COUNTINGSLURPULA]

Woot!

[@YT512llc]

I SEE YOU! Your sitting in your car!

[@kingkris4119]

Adventure archaeology sent me 🙌

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I learned something this weekend. Brandon is brilliant! Thank you for visiting and thanks to Adventure Archaeology for sending viewers this way!

[@kingkris4119]

@@MetalDetectingNYC 100% his channel is growing by the day, I enjoyed your segment in his latest video I had to swing by and subscribe 🤙🏼. I’m looking forward to enjoy your content, Thank you Terry.

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

Awesome Times Friend, We and I speak out of place maybe but I doubt it Learn a lot from you what you have learned from others.. Peace

[@lexbanz1362]

Any reviews on the new Nokta planed?

[@BrettM765]

Where should I buy the WS6 with the waterproof setup? Thanks.

[@markmeyer194]

Very good video I met the Bronx bomber last year at Cocoa Beach Terrie several times over the years. I think the true secret of beach metal detecting is getting on the beach every day. The closer you live to the beach the better. Location, location, location.😅

[@MrBottlecapBill]

It doesn't hurt! The more familiar you are with the day to day changes the easier it is to take advantage of the good conditions then they come. They may not last long.

[@danno5805]

Got to the beach at 3:40 this morning and hunted 2 1/2 hours and foud one quarter and a penny 😢🤦🏿‍♂️ I busted out my fishing poles and caught breakfast 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@jerrytalley802]

Merrill, if you accept black sand, doesn’t it sound off on it? Trying to figure out the Deus 2 for beaches

[@HailNjord]

The top hunters are the ones that live by the beach. If you're there everyday or just about everyday. You'll also be on the top tier of hunters.

[@aliamro1557]

Hello sir is dues2 or manticore good??

[@jackg.4874]

Purchased Terry’s book today….I need any suggestions from a true ‘professional’!

[@hothmobile100]

I wonder how many years ago he found so many spanish treasure coins. I don't think many are found any more (on the beach).

[@retrodqfan]

Thanks merril, Ive tried magnetic Reject on my preffered beach unfortunately the machine goes crazy like emi interference

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Try magnetic ACCEPT. You can also ground grab on the beach. I know that sounds counterintuitive to what you learned with other detectors. Do a ground grab and in black sand, use magnetic ACCEPT.

[@sheila3845]

loved seeing Terry Thank you for sharing this with us

[@coachlysik3077]

How do you know a ring is from 1500's?

[@patodwyer275]

It will be stamped with a maker's mark.

[@Sleddman]

Did Indiana tones give up?

[@timmc8444]

Get him down to dhb..he will own adele!

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

If you come down anywhere close to Texas anytime be sure to let me know ok ok

[@jerrytalley802]

I’m glad Terry said “it’s a lot of luck”. Once you learn how to use a detector, it’s 99% luck. I’ve seen brand new detectorists, score a ring of a lifetime with zero experience, first time out or within a week of starting the hobby. That can’t be skill, lol

[@timh132]

Nice one young man great finds deus11 all the way. From sunny Cornwall uk 😊

[@richardlove4287]

People die in rip tides because they try and swim against it and get exhausted. If your caught in a rip swim with the tide (off shore) until the rips not as strong.

[@richardlove4287]

@user-hl6us8ov6g I’ve had a metal detector for over 45 years….i think I’m qualified enough. Lol

[@FXNorm]

There's NO thousand rings.

[@FlTreasureHunter]

Please! The only reason he found what he did was he was one of a handful of people doing it every day back in the day! The game has changed and he doesn’t find nowhere near what he did before there were hundreds of people vacuuming the beach every day! Period!

[@FlTreasureHunter]

We? Do you have a mouse in your pocket? You give him too much credit! He didn’t teach me a damn thing! It’s not rocket science! Remember 2 things 95% of this is just swinging over a target and the other is population density now for modern beach hunters! That’s all you need to know.

[@johnwhalen7345]

Awesome video Merril. I’ve learned a lot from you and Terry. Terry and I belong to the same club in Florida. If you’re in town we meet the first Wednesday of the month in Sebastian. @treasurecoastarcheogicalsociety. All best.

[@aliamro1557]

Hello sir is dues2 or manticore good??

[@aliamro1557]

@user-hl6us8ov6g yes