Diving In A Lake For Disc Golf Discs To Sell On EBay

***All of the discs with names on them I will be reaching out and texting them****
Had a fun day diving for disc golf discs at a course that I like to play. Came away with 36 discs total, and you will see in the video I got to hand deliver one back to its rightful owner already which was so cool!
Next time I will be bringing the GoPro in the water with me so stay tuned we will be doing more of these!
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[@profitmonsters8186]

*I DO NOT ENCOURAGE, OR SUPPORT OTHER PEOPLE TRYING THIS* It is dangerous, risky and in the wrong area can be a bad decision as there are gators and other creatures that can harm you. I did this in a lake (island hole) that I knew/felt was safe.

[@itssatisfyingokay9315]

This is 😂 good stuff!

[@gnarwhalnoah]

I think having a culture of returning inked discs is good for the sport. It feels so good to get a disc back, especially one that's significant to your game or has good memories, and it also feels good to be the one to return that disc. Good vibes all around

[@n1ghthavvkzm687]

So last year I lost a disc at a local course. Played the course 2 weeks later and stopped to take a leak. Someone shanks a shot and almost hits me, I look down and see the disc I lost 2 weeks ago with my name and number on the back. I picked it up and walked on to the next hole. I agree it felt great getting my disc back 😂

[@williamadams6530]

True that

[@Jclary2004]

Glad to see you attempted to reunite lost discs to their owners. Local clubs usually do a great job helping one another with Lost and Found. The worst is when people just take them even when your name and number are on the bottom

[@profitmonsters8186]

Yea I’ve been texting every number and already have like 4-5 discs claimed it’s cool to get them back to the owners

[@jacobcolon5295]

@@profitmonsters8186 pretty often too when I text people they won't want a disc back just because it's inconvenient, so you get good karma and a good supply of discs for lookin around lol

[@FuckGoogle2]

Problem is people tend to call the number, most people I know, me included don't pick up on strange numbers, if people just learn to text when they find a disc more discs would find their owners but I guess people like to feel they've tried and then keep the disc with a clear conscience and don't want to wise up. Text don't call!

[@JoshJackson13]

@@FuckGoogle2 I call and leave a voicemail but I put a girl name on my favorite disc I feel like it has a better chance of getting returned

[@peterhudak2640]

@@FuckGoogle2 I'll call if I feel like the owner might still be on the course and I plan on using the lost and found box if I don't connect with them. I follow up with a text afterwards though.

[@harleybk3]

If you found mine in there, it’s yours! If I wasn’t willing to go in after it, I essentially abandoned it, and it’s not you’re responsibility to do my work for me . You have earned your reward!

[@TheGreatestJuJu]

Almost nobody on here agrees but losing disc is part of the game. In fact, for me buying new disc to replace old disc is part of the fun of the game. If I randomly find a disc, I’ll text the number every time but diving into water is going above and beyond for a disc that was long abandoned for good. I’ve even run into people using disc I’ve lost previously and told them I hope they’ve liked it as much as I did. Having said all that, if anyone finds my Orange Champ Innova Boss dyed with the Mortal Logo taking up the whole top. Hit me up please, I miss my baby… lol

[@shrapnel77]

@@TheGreatestJuJu It would not be a good experience for that person if that was my lost disc.

[@stich21]

I'm an avid disc golfer and I love seeing people dive for discs. You never know what treasures you'll find. Good on you for returning the ones you can as well.

[@DrArmadilloPhd]

I would absolutely text each number on the discs, and after a week if I dont hear a response I would consider them mine to do with what I please. But I ALWAYS give them 7 days to respond with a found disc before I do anything with it! Glad you were able to get these back for people!

[@yakefromstatefarm]

If anyone else is trying to do this, the goggle method is hard because most ponds around are quite murky. I've found the best way is to just walk around and drag your feet and you'll bump them 👍

[@MaryMcQuain]

That was awesome that you returned the disc and are planning to return the others! We play too and those things are expensive! There is a pond at the course we mainly play at too so now my mind is racing lol Thanks for sharing!

[@theCECkicker]

Thanks for this video. This was so awesome. While I do think there's a legitimate argument to classify the discs as abandoned, it is great to see that people are still willing to go above and beyond to do some good things in this world. I've had a couple people return me discs that I could not find in the water and it's motivated me to reach out to owners for every disc I find. Disc golf has such a cool community and I'm just happy to be part of it. Cheers!

[@crnitzsche]

I remember a dude back in the day that would do this and then sell them at the course. Even if it had your name on it, you had to buy it from him…

[@krypticoctopus6892]

"Water dust"... I believe they call that 'sediment' 😂 Props to you for returning inked discs!

[@blo114]

Aka mud. Which is of course a sediment - a gravitationally deposited layer of very fine grains of silt + clay (0.001-0.62mm in grain diameter) in an aquatic environment.

[@TheQuicksilver115]

Respect for returning them, way to do the right thing! I agree that it's super cool that our sport has a culture of returning lost discs, love everything about disc golf!

[@Wes_side_fishing]

I lost a red t-bird on off 16 on the parkside course. You be able to dive there. But beware of all the leeches in the water at barnett

[@surge3518]

Tip for searching in low visibility water: utilize a grid system so you’re able to thoroughly canvassing the area. I use stakes to mark the corners of a 8x8 foot section in shallow water. Bobbers tied to lead weights work well for deeper areas.

[@jacobtyman3726]

I have found 8 discs this spring. Luckily all had #s and names so I could get them back to their rightful owners.

[@erakfishfishfish]

My local course has a monthly disc swap that unclaimed discs are added to. The disc swap is also a 2-for-1 deal. This is to help build a big collection of discs that are donated to youth organizations to help grow the sport. We don’t have any water hazards, but if we did, I can think of a few guys who would go diving and add the uninked discs to the donation bin.

[@profitmonsters8186]

Very cool

[@fanwlkr]

Cool that you are making an effort to get them back to the people who lost them. I recently read this thread in one of the buying/selling disc groups about someone who went diving for discs and where selling them without getting in touch with people who had clearly marked their discs, so I think it's a messed up thing to do for profits in that way. Like most players would probably give a few bucks to get their discs back, but seems like a really nice way to gain friends in the community and start building a bag if you are not afraid of returning the discs. If you are not using them yourself, I think it would be nice to donate them to new players or offer to lend them out at the sports library if you have one locally

[@Derynf]

We did that at a golf course in high school. Filled 2 5 gallon bucket. Cleaned them and sold most back to the driving range

[@RachelStrickland]

I'm just now getting to watch this. Halfway through and I'm equal parts loving it and terrified!

[@LifeOfMeRightNow]

you should sell most of them if there is no name on it! reaching out to them is nice! i would hate to throw mine in the pond. but you made an amazing effort so you should be rewarded for it!

[@profitmonsters8186]

Thank you!

[@ReadySetResell]

Dang You found so many! This was a fun idea. Love it!

[@profitmonsters8186]

Thanks Ben!

[@fajitadan]

Water dust = silt but that's such a great way to describe it,lol. This is awesome!

[@treaustin1]

I’m a big fan of getting discs back to owners if at all possible. It’s a really cool part of disc golf culture.

[@iplaylax22]

I came straight to the comments to see if there was an attempt to contact "owners"! Glad to see this guy does it right.

[@profitmonsters8186]

Now you can watch the video and enjoy knowing you’re watching a good person :) thanks for checking out the video

[@vintageprofit]

I felt the satisfaction through the screen when you found your orange disc.

[@HaikesXO]

Returning a disc to a very thankful owner is a great feeling.

[@nmonster]

I wanna do the same thing at a local pond....no gators around here fortunately. Think I might add swim fins. Glad you found your Roc 3!

[@annj3]

You’re a hero, Drew. I looked up the word fearless in the dictionary and your photo was in there. I just hope you don’t get sick. 😆

[@BaldyPalPicking]

That alligator in the thumbnail! Brilliant!! Now I GOT to watch this!

[@landonjohnson77]

at the end of the video "Thank you for letting me get your disc back" lmao

[@kiwibirdwillson7189]

I live up north and I have never heard of disc golf until I saw Josh playing it and it def looks fun. The guy seemed so happy that you returned his disc!

[@Sticky_Ricky]

I just got back into disc golf and have no discs, so I've been day dreaming about doing this all week, this video was inspiration so I'll be going out to my local course (which has 5 baskets that are within 6 feet of water and two more which are more like 20 or 30, so I should find a TON). To your last question, I will definitely return any with contact info on them, but honestly the ones without info are going to be mine. It would be like flashing a wad of cash you found on the ground to a bunch of people and asking if they lost it. Like duh, of course it's their wad of cash! Of course if someone really wants to fight over it I'll give it to them, I might throw it back in the water though 😂

[@docv73]

You need a pool noodle. You hug it under your arms across your chest to float, face down, without wasting energy to tread water. A second one across your hips helps, but can be a pain to put back each time you surface. You can let go to dive for a disc, then grab the noodle(s) to float almost effortlessly when you resurface. As for the discs, coming from somebody that retrieves a lot of discs from the water, I ALWAYS text the owner. Unmarked discs usually get donated to the local shop to sell as used, a rare few I keep if they're unmarked or the owner doesn't want them, but if they're marked, I ALWAYS try to contact the owner. I've lost 7 discs since I started playing, 2 in the water, and I've only had those two ever returned. One was returned from Florida (I'm in Iowa), which I threw into the water while on vacation. It's a great feeling getting one back. It's worth it to give them back, and there are plenty of discs unmarked or unwanted to not need to be greedy and keep marked discs.

[@alexhale4937]

I dove for discs with a buddy of mine one time. Found about 30 discs. I called/texted all of the people that had their name/number on the disc. Only had 1 guy want the disc back, the rest were just happy that I reached out to them about it but said I could keep them since I put in the work to retrieve them.

[@profitmonsters8186]

Nice!

[@peedrowchan-man102]

You did what I couldn’t do! When you explained the pond “dust layer” required to get through, I’m counting myself out. Then again, I really want my deep purple Getaway back from the pond at Lincoln Park that just Barely rolled down into the edge and yet I Still couldn’t find it with much stick sweeping! Snorkel me?

[@porterjohnson7471]

Silt

[@brittanydillon7785]

I love this! I was terrified the whole time you were gonna get eaten by a gator but great video ! 😂😂😂😂

[@shrapnel77]

It's happened before. Guy was found dead with his arm bitten off.

[@andersschmolke309]

I would also say text everybody, i know it feels like you do the work for them, but people becomes so happy so it should be worth it for you aswell, to see happy people. I normally do it and wait for atleast 5-10 days before just taking it. Wish more did that, but in Germany never. I lost 5-7 disc here with numbers in, never got them back

[@theflippintoothfairyjackie5702]

Drew, you’re crazy!! There’s no way I would go in a lake like that in Florida…too many gators lurking around!! Glad you made it out safe and sound! I almost didn’t watch it but I figured you uploaded so you were still with us!! FUNNY VID THOUGH BROTHER!

[@ManMan-Real]

I think if there is a number and name you give them a chance to come get or like you said, have them pay shipping and send it to them but if there is no markings or just initials it is all finders keepers.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

This was actually so super fun!! I was so scared of the gators for you though!! 😅 Love it that you’ve called the people on the other discs!

[@DiscAnt86]

I also drag for disc at my local course! I text all numbers with a picture! Most just let you keep ‘em! And some will give you finders fees! Some won’t! I’ve had some I’ve found multiple discs for and never got anything from them!

[@profitmonsters8186]

All 3 have happened to me already! Thanks for watching

[@williamadams6530]

All in All. You put in one hell of an effort for someone who doesn't really work out. Swimming is as exhausting as You made it out to be. Rightfully so, Yes, I would make an attempt out of respect for the game and Person, to make contact. I'm starting to really enjoy the game itself. I've already lost a couple disc and have spent countless moments when I take My Children, looking for Their disc when Their throwing and not watching where it lands. That all being said, You've earned Your keep.

[@cakethel1355]

I do this every summer at the local field but i keep some of the discs my self too.

[@ghillie609]

By the title of the video, I thought u were just a random Joe, diving for disc for profit. I'm glad u at least are trying to return the discs, the sentimental value and story behind each is worth way more then what money can buy. We used to dive at our home course for the same reason and find like 15 discs in a day. Some of them had very crazy stories behind them, after the owner got them back 😎❤️ Edit: also if they don't want them back, maybe sell them for cheap and donate the money towards course funds! We do that at my local tags group

[@kiekonkalastaja5774]

Text always. Discs with no number is up to you. One idea is to give them to schools so that kids have something to play with.

[@chrisgirth7373]

Barnett 18 is a winner. I dont know if you searched the line from the back tee but I bet there is a bunch there too. I see alot of people asking about gators but the chance in this pond is really low. Its a public city park.

[@k2OS]

text every siungle one of them. The only right thing to do. IF there is a local club and it has a lost&found bin, drop them there instead. I run the L&F for my local club and it's seen as an invaluable service to the people who were not able to get in and get their own discs.. I charge a buck extra on top of shipping which sort of 'pay's the work and on top there is tons of karma. Good work :)

[@BHuff618]

In my opinion you should contact all the disc with numbers on them. If you do not hear back from the people you contacted “THEN” the disc are fair game. The disc didn’t get abandoned just because they are sitting in the bottom of the pond. How would you feel if someone went disc diving and found your disc and then didn’t contact you?? Probably be upset. At the end of the day good on you for contacting people and at least trying to get the disc back to their rightful owners..

[@mehameha4453]

To each their own, but I always try to contact the person. If I get get no response I usually wind up giving it to kids to grow the sport. But I usually wind up meeting them and playing a round.

[@danideath1726]

Yeah discs with numbers and name on should be returned. At our dg parks in our city(i live in sweden) we have a box at each park to return found discs on if they arent named. Because we also have a fb group that you can write if you have lost a disc and so on. And if the owners havent reached out or grabbed their discs, they sell them off for a cheap price compared to buying at the store.

[@Kryptic513]

Love this course and this hole. Might find 1 of mine in there. White star beast

[@LetsChat]

If someone threw plastic into a public lake and walked away, and you went to pick up their trash--its your trash. You can do whatever you want with it. That said, it's cool that you still reached out even though there was no obligation for you to do that.

[@bdnelss8442]

That was hilarious and awesome!

[@pookiehoney]

I’d be afraid to catch something from that water.

[@Smokeypot]

I always return discs when I find them, feels good to do. Also I would like to get the discs I loose back.

[@BeauSeverson]

Glad to see the second part of this video where you tried to contact the people. I was locked and loaded to come in here complaining about people taking peoples discs and selling them instead of trying to return them, but I can tell you are a true courteous disc golfer. Great video, and good to see an Ace disc be returned. I have one and I really need to stop throwing it because it hurts everytime I lose it and it takes a while to find it. The thought of it being gone is hard to handle.

[@superherostepdad]

Most unique sourcing video I’ve ever seen.

[@RockyMountainResale]

wow.. that's a pretty impress amount of discs! You're much braver than me.

[@DryvBagz]

I rake at USDGC and also a couple local lakes, glad to see another good guy out there! Always love a good returned disc story,and sometimes the how the hell did my disc get there story. I've had many say I've never played outside of X (what state they live in) but yet their disc is in Charlotte 😒

[@kevindubose7780]

As a disc golfer, I'm glad you returned the ones you could get in touch with, but I hope it doesn't inspire other "profit monsters" to go diving for discs to sell at all their local disc golf courses.

[@dillonspellman4912]

Not much different from what already happens

[@antball82]

Keep doing more video right now so cool

[@Battledrone]

The hardest working man in the reselling game.

[@scottbadger2489]

I have played that hole. They had retriever poles when I played. Which worked great when skipping over the island and next to the bridge.

[@CarolinaHustler]

wow lol heck no man Florida has gators man you are brave but looks like you found a bunch.

[@dabearsrule34]

Awesome! I have only been playing for 2 years, but so far this is my favorite sport\activity I have ever been involved with. To see someone's face when you return one of their favorite discs is awesome. Alway's try to return discs with phone numbers.

[@travisbirch7815]

Idea take a decent sized fishing net and drag it across the bottom of the pond

[@hobbygarage1779]

The last time I tried to return discs I called on 62 discs. 4 said thanks but just keep it. 4 were no service numbers. 24 said they would pick up and only 13 picked up.

[@CajunReseller]

I've never gone diving for discs but have definitely seen people do it. You found a good amount!!

[@stevenlivingston368]

I've spent time fishing for my discs but dew to life I can't stay out hours on the hunt. I've posted on FB, I put my # on all discs, hoping it will show up

[@tuckerhuff692]

If they had numbers on them I would call/text them I lost a midrange on a pond but the numbers probably wore off

[@surge3518]

Whenever I find a disc with a name I charge them to get it back. The price is they have to pick up every piece of litter they come across next time they play. I started doing that when I returned 2 discs to the same guy and not even a “thank you” on either occasion.

[@nsmith1388]

Disc golf Karma. I always call/text. If someone returns mine I try to give them a beer, $5, or something if I don't tell them to keep it. Good on ya!

[@LMicheleS]

Gonna start callin' you "Deep Sea Drew"! lol

[@M0t0Xdad]

Always try to return them to the owners. We definitely appreciate it, and most may tell you to keep them or pay you a little something to return them. At least try to contact them

[@chadbizeau5997]

If there is a name/number, I always text with a picture of the disc. Also in Maine where I live most courses are pay to play and have clubhouses, so I usually leave them there too

[@Figstahh]

Barnett North. I swim in there all the time after I throw one in 🤣

[@YardsalesDreams]

Dude!! That’s awesome! I have watched some KZbinrs that dive for discs…I’m about to watch the rest of the video…I’m stoked for you guys!!! Good luck

[@KristiWilson]

I wonder if you could take a canoe or kayak out and use a long handled yard rake and dredge them up. Hmmmm

[@shaunhartline4951]

How was visibility? I have a pond that should be loaded with discs and this thought has crossed my mind. It is a safe pond we don't have gators in WV.

[@profitmonsters8186]

Pretty clear tbh! Once I move the soot around on the bottom it gets cloudy for a bit but I just keep brushing my hands on the bottom floor until I feel for them

[@thatdudewelove8498]

this video has restored my faith in humanity!

[@michaelhudson2867]

I would always try and return discs because if someone else had found yours, you would hope for the same thing to get it back. I go into ponds for discs several times a year and have discs I use all the time from ponds that made the bag. Some people will even trade discs to you for finding their disc for them. There will always be more discs.

[@stanstanly3812]

Great video. Nice to see you returning the discs. Class act. I play on a very nice disc golf course that has million dollar homes surrounding it. If you happen to shank one over their block wall...it's gone forever. Nobody get's their disc back! Name & number don't matter. They keep them all. Rich assholes.

[@emmanuelmartinez641]

Looks like 18 on Parkside @Barnett Park... I have seen people swimming in that lake to find disc a few times.

[@profitmonsters8186]

Sure was!

[@sharona3048]

Just the mention of the word crocodile would keep this Minnesotan out of the water . . . : )

[@martinkiefer6733]

just had lots of fun by bringing cristmas feelings to a few days earlier for some players. in 2019 here in Dortmund germany 98 discs in 2 diving processes were found.

[@crystalwilder]

I always make every attempt to return discs

[@michaelholben2124]

Returning the ones with names will create great paying it forward Karma, allowing you to keep the ones with no names to add to your bag win, win you help and gain from this experience. Nice work

[@SonnyLasVegas]

Browski gotta get the waterproofing casing for a GoPro next time so we get the hands on action 🙏🏻🙌🏻. I’ve heard of dumpster diving, but this, this is awesome. And please do the jumping fish out of the water next time 🤣🙌🏻

[@christinelacoste9909]

I loved this video. Thanks

[@RachelStrickland]

I'm so glad you found your disc!

[@ImaginToInvent]

Loved this video! You might have to rebrand to something like "diving for deals" or "the pond profit monster"🤣🤣

[@thaddeusmaximusking1059]

Ya anybody who doesnt find a disc with return info on it doesnt deserve to be in the sport. GG on u for doing the right thing !!!

[@fishbwoi3681]

Damn that guy aced hole 7 and 14? Classic lucky 7s

[@simplysandy3288]

Awesome! More water videos lol thanks so much for sharing 💜

[@alpenglowist]

Love that old school valkyrie! Reminds me of the good old days. I was throwing one of those 15 years ago...says something about how long that one could have been in the drink.

[@TattedTommysTv]

One of the oldest in this game been doin disc retrieval over 30 years lezzzzz goooo

[@kolbee911]

I think your original plan to call/text and see if they want to pay shipping is best.

[@30anvz28]

I’ve literally found 4 Champion Roc3’s in the last 90 days.

[@yank33yey]

I actually did the same thing last year when I threw one of my favorite discs in a pond, so I went for a swim and found 3 more discs that time. definitely text the number if there is one, or you put it in a lost and found box if they don't respond. I usually travel far to play so when I find someone's disc I just text them and tell them i put it in the box. If it doesn't have a name or number I think you're free to take it for yourself, like if they didn't bother to write their name on it, it can't have been that important

[@wesleycrews4443]

This is how I got my first discs