Searching a destroyed beach for DIAMONDS!

[@reneebrady1333]

The cool thing about this guy, if you lost something recently, you can contact him, he will try his best to help! He’s a good human! Also, he doesn’t want any money! Again, he’s a good human!

[@DAVexpeditions]

I think I found my new retirement gig. Time to move down to Fort Meyers.

[@sandreawhite7534]

My daddy tweeted his metal detector to sound a different pitch with aluminum/poptabs, etc. He would hear the beep, find the treasure and we kids would cover up the holes. LOL. He was a real treasure finder. This was back in the 60’s/70’s.

[@debdeb5093]

I'm so happy to see you collect the litter.thank you🧡⭐

[@tricial4330]

the 10K ring looks like an intaglio ring. looks like a great day for all of you!

[@shawnmariemann]

Thanks for the video, so nice to see someone enjoying the beach while I'm here in PA freezing my butt off. Love the rings!

[@maureen14]

I lived in Fort Myers for 5 years and only went to the beach once for about 2 hours. I'm not a beach person. I'd rather walk the beach at night. I moved back to New England bc Florida just wasn't for me, but I'm very interested in metal detecting, always was. Maybe I'll take it up as a hobby in my retirement.

[@jameshurd7112]

You need to make a floaty tube out of a inner tube that has a big screen you can dump your stuff into

[@TakeTheRide]

I often look in this area where people hang out... "hopefully losing stuff during the day" 😂 If I ever need a smile, your channel will bring it to me. I'm so glad I found you today and subscribed.

[@user-bx6xx6gz2r]

I love that you put close-ups on the screen.

[@maxsands3861]

Awesome rings, first hole! When that lady was standing beside you and you blurted out "beavertail" I thought oh oh I hope she knows metal detecting lingo! I got a great laugh this morning thank you.

[@DetectFlorida]

lmaooooooo I never thought of that!!! It's such common lingo in the metal detecting world 😂

[@kkamas1]

Congrats on finding the ring and the pendant!! I get a strong sense of satisfaction just watching you sift the sand out of your scoop---glad when you find more than a 'freaking pull tab!' Good job!

[@netamorton4832]

Great find Shawn! You all always have such a great time together and that’s awesome!❤️

[@laudanum669]

Our condo complex on Ft. Myers Beach was destroyed in 2022 by Hurricane Ian. Since it still hasn't been rebuilt we rented a place for this winter. I was on the fence about whether to bring my metal detector with me this winter, thinking all i would find is trash left over from the storm. However after watching this I leaning towards bring it along. Thanks!

[@alexcorrea8855]

I’m glad you said you didn’t really find nothing cause I tried metal detecting and found about 10 nails and it felt like I was doing something wrong so to hear you say you didn’t have anything, I’m not so discouraged, thank you for sharing I have learned a lot just watching these! I used to be the person who thought it looked funny, but now it’s me and it’s so fun, well when you find stuff haha the search continues!! 👍

[@DetectFlorida]

There's a lot of hunts where I don't find too much. I just don't want to bore people with them watching me find nothing! haha

[@leighbootes6293]

The 10k ring, we know as a Trojan Ring. Very popular as signet rings in the 80's and 90's in the UK.

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

Looks like a pretty place to safari a detecting trip. Gold Baby!

[@alkarandam]

My husband lost his diamond and gold ring on the beach one month into the marriage. I kind of feel sad thinking someone must have found and sold it already. We couldn't afford to get him another one because they are so expensive. It's been 7 years.

[@rosehobbs6051]

So sorry. I understand how you feel.

[@jamesmurray5934]

That's why you shouldn't have jewelry on when swimming

[@RingsAndThings.]

We don't sell any of the rings we find. We post them on our page for people to claim.

[@alkarandam]

@@jamesmurray5934 True

[@alkarandam]

​@@RingsAndThings. Oh, that's great.

[@bonnie2057]

fun way to clean up the beach

[@wildliferules5986]

So good to see you! Wondered what happened with no videos.Thanks for sharing.

[@pirateofmiamibeach]

Great video! The gold is coming, last weeks I couldn't stop digging the gold rings. Spring Break has started!

[@pirateofmiamibeach]

@@goldringhunter2431 Come visit So Florida one day. I will show you around all the good spots

[@DetectFlorida]

Its finally here!!!! Good luck out there!!

[@zenaidasantacruz5408]

I'm from East Fort Myers , went to Riverdale High school and Lee middle school!! Love Lee county Florida!!❤

[@Fam24665]

Loved the vid....I'm looking at getting into metal detecting so I'm watching vids on you tube to get some info :) it's so exciting, wanted to do this for years 😊

[@shirpom8577]

Wowee! Nice finds guys! ❤👍😊

[@rachelmurphy810]

Just found your channel, what a feel good video. I have subscribed and enjoy watching all your other videos.

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you!!!

[@user-dd7mc7mg1n]

Hey, we love watching your hunts. I think the beautiful split diamond ring might have been a wedding band. When my friend’s husband passed away, she had his band cut and shaped just like the one you found.

[@AustinSlack]

You know what, respect for that opening line and recognizing sometimes you just don't find diddly. Too much clickbait out there and I appreciate you keeping it real.

[@DetectFlorida]

Haha thank you!!! I don't want to waste anyone's time with a crappy video. I'd rather have no video than to make you guys watch me find nothing but trash lol

[@ronjr831]

Like most of the videos. You are correct about competition. I am not going to do what you do. I like watching though. I have a fear of sharks and they probably know it.

[@joekaufman4707]

I have to start listening to you about moving if there isn't anything to be found-congrats on a great day of hunting

[@maureen14]

You should powder coat your scooper black so that jewelry, shiny things show up better.

[@DetectFlorida]

The only issue is that sand is sooooo abrasive. A company currently makes powder coated scoops, and the powder coat lasts about 2 hours

[@jaimechapa7828]

Super steel pendent an awesome ring

[@gemigirl5521]

I’m hooked on your videos. Great fun!

[@fooballyou]

The water sure is muddy down there compared to a little further north in the Sarasota/St. Pete/Clearwater area. Nice scores for both you guys. Nice to see people swimming again!

[@DetectFlorida]

There's still so many hazards in the water. I wouldn't get in there without some kind of shoes on

[@donnastanley6114]

that water vis fifthy

[@fayeelder4626]

Haha. A “friggin” pull tab… so good you are back…. Been missing you!! Love the gold ring!!! Awesome!!

[@mikeycod7377]

Awesome hunt Shaun, glad to hear that everything is ok looking forward to your future videos 👍

[@LaurieDean-wy3xb]

Great finds!😊

[@Juls716]

4:32 Preparation H 😳💀🤣🤣🤣 (antibiotic ointment) Fantastic finds guys! ✌🏼

[@lizarrrdbeth]

Definitely not antibiotic ointment!

[@lisathomas1622]

That’s a cool older ring called an intaglio style, meaning carved in rather than cameo style which is raised.

[@rhondascraftobsessions5817]

I am afraid of being attacked by a shark or something venumous. I would not go that deep in the water. You're my hero.

[@leannaerickson9745]

you make failure to find so much fun thank you

[@bretanorton6668]

Like your hair cut

[@bronwyntaylor7377]

I found out because your body is a huge percentage of water when you’re in it that’s why fingers etc shrinks and jewels fall off. Better to remove before going near water

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

been raining here in california. got the V12 coil for my vanquish 340. and the rain cover. ,it was only $60 on craigslist. but real easy to use. found $.27 and a pair of shears ,the 2 hours i was at the beach. days ago. have a good day.

[@cherylbauer4419]

First up, GREAT HAIRCUT!!!!!🥰

[@DetectFlorida]

😂 thank you! haha

[@ritahasz7352]

Beautiful ring find - fun day 😊

[@michaelwusik8923]

Congrats on the diamond ring find

[@rozcrowden6629]

What an AWESOME dig. From old man noises (which you were guilty of too 😂😂) to those gorgeous rings. You must be looking forward to summer getting closer. Ours has just finished here in 🇦🇺

[@DetectFlorida]

I'm soooooo ready!!! People are finally getting back into the water now that it's getting warmer. And best of all, the tourists are coming back!

[@juliestockmeyer5871]

Great finds guys!!! 👏🏻♥️

[@barblynn1979]

Nice finds today.

[@lightupthedarkness8089]

Good detective in metal searching, for hunt.

[@lizarrrdbeth]

I need one of those basket scoopers!! They are sure handy!!!

[@DetectFlorida]

They're just as important as a good metal detector!! Mine is from Xtreme Scoops in Texas

[@MrDetectorist]

come up to destin and lets do some hunting !! keep it up. Great stuff

[@DarrellWefel-ts2kr]

Hanging out and getting stoned !

[@ceciliamv9623]

Good hunt Shawn ❤

[@carolkemp2571]

Awesome finds!

[@sunnybunny222]

this is so fun!! could you share what kind of metal detector you're using? i'm guessing there is a wide range of options out there... thanks for sharing your fun days.

[@DetectFlorida]

I currently alternate between a Minelab Manticore and an XP Deus 2

[@sunnybunny222]

@@DetectFlorida thank you. i am really enjoying watching your videos...reminds me of home...but you are quite brave...i don't think i would ever go in that deep of water...

[@rayray52577]

You need to make a cut up of every pull tab you find and you saying “freaking pull tab!” Lol

[@Tonytonytony948]

You sound exactly like Jordan the lion. WOW WOW

[@RocoSafreti]

Great finds 🎉🎉

[@bigearsandnoddy1]

Hiya DF, super cool video job good job so please keep them coming GL&HH coming from Dulwich London England(✌peace✌)

[@watchingthewheelsgoround260]

I’m heartbroken with any piece you find on Ft Myers beach. A lot of those were in people’s homes before Ian, I’m sure there are many heirlooms in there.

[@wackyrice1]

. . . s good place to magnet fish from shore. . . .

[@DetectFlorida]

Not a bad idea. It’s LOADED with ferrous targets

[@DavidPaxton-tj1wt]

Ft. Myers Beach??? I graduated from Ft Myers High. It sure has hanged a bunch. Is that whats left of the old Ft Myers Pier??? That hurricane really did a lot of damage. The old open air restaurant /eating area that use to be at the base is probably completely gone completely. Do the plan to rebuild the pier???

[@DetectFlorida]

All of those restaurants are totally gone :( They're rebuilding the pier, but it probably won't happen until next year. It's gonna be a long time until that area feels normal again

[@bfoster2335]

You are living my dream

[@23gatorchick]

Awesome finds dude 🤙

[@JimNichols]

The XP Deus 2 metal detector has the ability to output audio through both headphones and a speaker..... just sayin'.

[@DetectFlorida]

I typically detect around a lot of people, and don't want to annoy them with the constant beeping

[@Scratch-athon]

I live on Sanibel Island. Captiva

[@pippilongstocking-qs7fm]

Lucky you!😊 It's absolutely beautiful there & has the most fantastic sea 🐚 🐚 I've ever seen

[@Scratch-athon]

​@pippilongstocking-qs7fm I agree ypu should see how many bricks of cocaine wash ashore yearly 😂😂😂 people retire on the beaches here

[@DetectFlorida]

I hope everything was ok after the hurricane! One of my detecting friends is a lineman and was one of the first people out there after the storm. The drone footage he sent me was horrifying

[@maureen14]

It wasn't dirty like that when I lived in Fort Myers in the early nineties.

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Any day at the beach is a great day… nice ring. I am probably the only person who is not enamored by Sanibel 😂

[@DetectFlorida]

I've been detecting Sanibel for years and still haven't had a good day out there! People tell me that it's great to detect there, but I'm having a hard time believing them! lol

[@Beepinsqueekin]

Stepping on those hooks is horrendous. Been there done that.

[@brewingant8759]

D2 decent detector for😊 beaches

[@surfstarcc1]

2024 is the year of gold. 👍

[@DetectFlorida]

🤞🤞

[@mwdjr3158]

Great content as always

[@johnfinbarr1160]

Preparation H, you said that without seeing the name. That hints at too much information from what you suffer.😂😂😂

[@scottmcclory8312]

That "gold" lion woulda given me a heart attack Shawn

[@DetectFlorida]

I really thought it was real at first! I would have crapped a brick!!

[@daddski1]

Any luck on the 1715 fleet beaches? found first ones a few days ago. wow!

[@DetectFlorida]

Nahhh. I've tried a number of times, but I usually just walk around all day finding bits of aluminum foil

[@Stolimel]

I would think an area like ft meyers would have a bunch of hurricane debris and metals from getting washed around?

[@DetectFlorida]

There is SO much debris. They did a pretty good job getting it out of the dry sand, but couldn't do anything in the water. Me and a bunch of friends spent days and days clearing out debris and all kinds of hazards from the hurricane. The water north of the pier still isn't safe to walk around barefoot. There's just too much there

[@bethhenkelman5249]

Just think if you were out there collecting shells!

[@DetectFlorida]

I wish I was more educated on shells. I know that there's a lot of really rare and potentially valuable ones in the places I go. I just don't know what I'm looking for!

[@user-im3do4xk3e]

I'm 66, I'm familiar with that old man noise

[@diannesandenfebles2774]

Looks like the weather is really nice. Did anyone get too cold to stay in the water? I can’t even pass up a penny signal. Our beaches up north of Jacksonville are bare lately! Nice video either way great ring finds!

[@DetectFlorida]

The water was surprisingly warm! I think we finally got over the cold winter weather, and I won't have to wear a wetsuit again until next season :)

[@Saintsbabe41]

People should leave their jewelry at home or hotel room hidden in your suitcase.

[@siggiFunCrafter]

I can’t get over how dirty the water is out there. Shame

[@DetectFlorida]

Fort Myers Beach is almost always like that for some reason. Its very rare for it to be clear

[@sandylipscomb7003]

CongrTS‼️

[@samfinkelstein5841]

I make those noises too and I'm only 41

[@DetectFlorida]

lmao

[@thedirtprincess3293]

Great video! I always smile when i see a beach and your scoop in the thumbnail. It will be interesting to see your finds during/after college spring break season!😁 16:58

[@DetectFlorida]

I'm excited for spring break and all the tourists coming back!! The beaches have been pretty quiet this winter!

[@joni--bologna]

That's not a Cameo, that's an Intaglio. Cameos are 3D out and Intaglios are 3D in.

[@benzam6218]

Did I hear a Grandma's Boy reference? 😂

[@DetectFlorida]

That's entirely possible😂

[@ryders_mom]

I was detecting in a rodeo arena at a fairground in a tiny town in Utah and found a lion pendant identical to yours, except mine was silver tone

[@DetectFlorida]

Very cool!! I was really hoping that it was real!!!

[@ryders_mom]

@@DetectFlorida It was!! (Real metal 😉)

[@DezrahM]

Omg I saw u went to fort myers! That’s where I’m from

[@DetectFlorida]

I used to live there too :)

[@sandylipscomb7003]

Never brag‼️

[@kevinmorgan69]

Hey thanks for the video’s. Really enjoyed watching. One question do you have to take any precautions or do you worry about the salt water effects on your equipment

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you! That's always a concern. I need my machines to be running in tip top shape, so they get a good freshwater bath after every hunt

[@nancycurtis488]

That water is SO murky…..it would scare me to be out in that……..sharks like murky water.

[@DetectFlorida]

I've been bumped there in the past!

[@conniec.9067]

Are you allowed on all public beaches with your detectors? I want to do this so much!

[@DetectFlorida]

In Florida, yes!

[@Kim-ck2gk]

It was a good day for everyone!!!

[@nancyb116]

Great day metal detecting on the beach. Do you have a link for scoops? My hubbys wanting a new one. Thanks

[@DetectFlorida]

Here you go!! This is the scoop that I use xtremescoops.com/scoops/?single_prod_id=129

[@dzymslizzy3641]

How can you even determine where to dig with such murky water?! If you line up by your detector, it would seem that it's going to read the scoop instead...

[@DetectFlorida]

I find it with my detector, and put my toe right behind the coil. Then I move the detector out of the way, place my scoop at the tip of my toe, and take a deep scoop. It takes a little practice, but once you get it, its not too bad! Its important to have a large scoop though. Digging in the deep, murky water is a HUGE pain when you have a cheap scoop

[@AlabamaDigger]

When your going back and forth water to beach are you using the red plug ? Also are the bone conducting phones good ?

[@maureen14]

Are they going to rebuild the pier?

[@DetectFlorida]

I believe they're working on it right now

[@Jetski-Treasures]

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