Metal Detecting Moments After A Category 4 Hurricane

In this video we go metal detecting after Hurricane Idalia hit the Gulf Coast of Florida. The wind was still blowing hard, the water was moving fast. But we manage to pull some treasure from the sands of the Gulf of Mexico and fight off the storm's fury. We're going to share some metal detecting moments after a Category 4 Hurricane. We had a lot of fun detecting during and after Hurricane Idalia, and we're excited to share our finds with you! Watch as we find some treasures after the big storm, and get a glimpse into what metal detecting is like after a category 4 hurricane. Whether you're looking for a fun weekend activity or adrenaline pumping treasure hunting, this video is for you!
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[@toddstevenson8566]

In the water over out of water wins the race 🏁

[@user-zm9ee9xi8n]

YES..... YOUR WEARING YOUR. AGAM HAT.... LOVE IT!!! 😂

[@jss309]

You've showed us that having a fan with you on the beach is all the gold you need to find.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes! Metal detecting makes me feel good. That is more important than gold!

[@oldplucker1]

@@MetalDetectingNYC 15:40 looks like a sword/sabre guard! Might just be junk but just saying!

[@markvining5018]

@@oldplucker1 e e ew. / ? E. W eeedrè

[@jaimechapa7828]

Sir Merrell nice to see you detecting again!, I always say (one who doesn't detect never finds nothing), ,so no gold ,no problem!, you found silver, you found Taco Bell, ok I,ll take it., Here in Texas it was a disaster, winds up to 40 mph, but I as you found no gold, but 2 silver rings made the day!, Congratulations Sir Merrell

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Jaime!

[@chrisernest3222]

Agree I'm with u on dropping it in water as well as ring was dropped in water...

[@randykress8137]

Yes, yes - God Bless!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

You as well!

[@clivenewcombe6676]

Meryl, Yes you are a nutt!..I have been watching you from a far(across the water)merry old England,) (North devon}. for some time now and without any doubt you are the most level headed, lateral natural provider of titbits of detecting bar non on the Web... (That was a sort of compliment, of sorts). Well done mate, Always come away with more better understanding, and your funny with it.. Massive storm serges, detecting @ night. YOU are the man.. That's the reasons why I watch you.. The time you put into detecting is crazy, your bags under those eyes are looking so heavy now, long days long nights.. Keep at it your a national treasure. Keep it coming.. Clive.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much Clive!

[@flamingomtn]

In this case, all of your logic and science was blown away by the hurricane. The stuff is where you find it and that’s really the only parallel that you can draw. I agree that many things are lost in the water but many are lost playing ball or frisbee. The gulf rules aren’t the same as what you’re used to.

[@jabaricathcart7814]

Yes and yes

[@DiggingBuddy]

Chase is a cool dude, would love to hang out with him when I get back down there. Way to go chasing the treasure and the mexican pizza! Woo!

[@chasedaniels2061]

I hunt 2 times a week when I’m not working

[@williamalvey632]

What a fun trip the storms was really bad I really enjoy your videos they are great cheers

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks 👍

[@dangallagher3858]

Spent Tuesday at Asbury Park NJ and Wednesday on Long Branch beach. Seems everything I found was all pushed up about 30 yards on the beach. Was out at low tide and found nothing more than a few coins. Everything was up top. You could see how high the water was by the color of the wet sand meeting the dry sand. Ton of change and a apple watch which I was able to return to the young lady who lost it. Great video, wish I could have been there.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Great job with the Apple Watch ⌚️!

[@MCB9537]

Yes to one and 2.

[@linn1934]

That was fun. Turns out your a nice guy too. Glad you had fun. I learn a lot from you.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@lancemcilwainoutcastmetald5398]

Panama Jack. Has been unlocked !!!!

[@Paulsofsteel]

Love "can slaw land"!!

[@Nigletherccar]

1. Yes 2. Yes

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted!

[@Eb_mdtect]

I’m going with an even 50 / 50 on the dry / wet ring recoveries. In the summer a large % are in the dry sand (the ol towel flip I reckon) and in the winter time there is almost nothing in the dry, it’s ALL in the wet sand.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted!

[@James-dtexTexas]

I agree with both 1 and 2.

[@clairemccarthy-king6463]

I love the can slaw land video and love the Mexican pizza!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Claire!

[@mikelettiere1090]

I honestly miss the beaches in SI but now love digging old copper and barber's here on freedom road in the Hudson Valley

[@Wilton925]

yes yes

[@mr.rogers5586]

Brother down south the water in the air is called humidity. It’s horrible this time of year.

[@mitommy3430]

1-yes 2-yes Lol, looks like Merrill freckles instead of sunburns

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yep!

[@johnnyhiett]

Great fun video man! 🌞 1. I live on the gulf beach. That corroded little copper ring was most likely dropped in the dry. I find 50 just like it in the dry every year. They wont last a month in the wet. 2. No I dont agree. Most rings are lost in the dry. People are on the sand losing stuff every day of the year here. And they'll lose all their jewelry at once when they head to the car. But only the crowds are in the water for about 4 months once the water hits 84F. The dry is POUNDED by detectorists so that often makes folks think less is there. In my area the detectorist ratio is about 40 dry : 1 wet. Still the water and sand stay hunted out. Folks using scuba and nemo keep stripping the finds all over the deep wet. Salt and fresh. Your total finds don't reflect the totals being lost wet and dry. I find the totals lost have more to do with whether or not the person intentionally goes to the beach covered with jewelry. And many beach goers go to be seen covered in jewelry.💎😎 And most of the women in that group don't want their hair or nails wet. 💍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted

[@TexasPlugRiches]

1) yes, 2) yes! Glad to see that you and your family are ok! Congrats on the Rings! This was fun to watch!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you as always TexasPlugRiches

[@WILE-E-DETECTING]

Awesome 👏

[@timb.162]

Great video thanks more finds to come your way

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks 👍

[@matteopedini2155]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻con tanta determinazione si trova le cose dopo tanta spazzatura un anello silver 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@charlieschemmel122]

Nice hunt thanks for sharing!!!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@chunk144]

question 1 Yes and Question 2 yes.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted

[@nickt7658]

Merrill? You Rock!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@ifindmetal]

First comment ! Found an amazing 18kt diamond wedding ring for a Girl Sunday with Gigmaster. Videos are up

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I'll check it out! Great job!

[@bendjohans3863]

ahhh good to see you not got blown away greetings from bavaria

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Greetings!

[@vancejones7698]

Good hunts for sure.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@arcticmorning]

Hey Merrill. No doubt that first ring you found was pushed up high by the agitated surf . I would say 90% of Beach goers loose their ring in the water but keep in mind I have been detecting for almost 40 years and hunted a fresh water beach just butt one time😂. You have taught me everything I know about beach hunting haha. Will I use all this knowledge which you have relayed unto me .probably not but i enjoy your channel and how you analyze and approach your next detecting adventure weather it may be water or land

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much! Means a lot coming from a 40 year detectorist!

[@lancemcilwainoutcastmetald5398]

When you find sunglasses it should unlock Panama Jack!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

🤣 love it

[@withoutdestination7840]

As for rings, there must be a good % that are taken off before going in the water, and put on a towel, so that they don't get lost 😮

[@spacefury65]

Yes and Yes to your questions...

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted

[@danno5805]

Most likely it's 80% or higher. I've found rings for people who shook off a blanket forgetting their ring was on it.

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Nice work boys!!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks!!

[@Julie2008191]

Congrats !

[@diggerman3377]

Yes to question 1&2,those waves looked dangerous, hope you enjoyed your taco bell 🔔

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you

[@christinekara8674]

Awe yes good luck merrill turkish eyes are usually gold like mine❤️

[@mammydammy]

Can slaw land 🤣. I love it.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Its a cult classic. Cult as in perhaps 5000 people saw it in the world (I played it in 3 videos). :)

[@brianwolf9647]

I’d say it’s 50/50 rings dropped wet vs dry. When I was married my wife left her engagement ring in the sand accidentally. She had taken it off to keep it safe. I had to go back to the beach to look for it. No detector at the time. I was lucky to find it within a minute or so, because I’m smart.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Happy ending

[@BirdDogg]

Patience is often the most important element of success. Good work sticking it out Merrill.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you BirdDogg!

[@Windsurfingaddict]

Weston super mare pier burn down in 2008, The beach is huge as the tide got out a very long way, anyone that metal detects on this beach will find bits pier as they annoying sound excellent targets and range from small bits to huge what looks like very thick heavy duty wire and can be a foot long buried in deep, the tide has also took this stuff all the way to Bream Sands and has to get past a large peninsula so makes you realise just how much the tide can move targets and it’s miles and miles in some cases.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Its amazing how far the sea takes it!

[@nancyholm2995]

I was waiting for this video! I knew you would be out there as soon as you could! I think most rings are lost in the water!😂

[@marklanders630]

I get 90%+ rings in the wet. There's a strong shore break here that rip rings right off as people are trying to get out of the water.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted!

[@davidlewis9068]

Very nice. I might go over to the coast in the next few days. Sanibel and Ft Myers is still a mess.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Sadly, yes. Ian had an immense impact on the region and it will take years to fully recover. I was surprised that I did not run in to other detectorists other than Chase.

[@davidlewis9068]

@@MetalDetectingNYC The beach is starting to get better as your video showed. Last year a couple months after Ian the junk was everywhere. So, progress has been made.

[@sherryy7845]

I'm not sure about the west coast of FL, but here on the east coast in Volusia County you're only supposed to use red lights on the beach at night from about April to October. The white ones confuse the baby turtles that are hatching right now and trying to find the water. Kudos to Chase for doing it right.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Wow! I didn’t know that. Great perspective!

[@MrWorkinguy]

Wish I could have been there with you guys. I love detecting Captiva Sanibel beaches

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Trying to come back before years end!

[@flmediasolutions]

If you are ever in Sarasota, hit me up!

[@raydunhill5160]

Hit Clearwater Beach in Florida this morning at 5:00 am low tide. Dug 117 old crusty coins in 5-6 hours. No gold but a little silver?? Weird as sand was pulled off down to rock bottom? Got to get the coil over it! Great Vid Merrill as usual!!!! Keep Swinging!! 🤑👍👍👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Wow! It sounds like you had the identical experience to me!

[@chislip]

Last couple of major storms in Fla we found more items in front of the dunes.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yep! I forgot to mention in this video (not that it was a major item) but the silver ring was in front of the dunes.

[@stevebarrett8544]

Great video as always thank you Merrill🙏

[@James-dtexTexas]

Hey Merrill. Hope all is going well. I have a strange question/ request for you. Have you ever spun a quarter in front of a vertical coil ? The request is to try it with your various machines to test recovery speed. I only have 3 machines and was surprised at the results. I’m sure you will be surprised as well.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

That’s interesting !!!! Will try

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

About to go detecting after Hurricane Beryl moves out.

[@scoutingforhistory4584]

The sea was angry that day, my friend. Like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli. A little New York humor for your trip.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Well said

[@myview1875]

1) No because it was right at the top of the beach. 2) No because when I detected beaches I found jewellery on the wet and in the dry in about equal measures but if I had to pick one I would say the wet at about 65% and the dry 35%. 😀. My best ring from a beach was found on low water on an isolated beach frequented by pixies during the dark long winter nights. 😳. HH from across the pond. 🙂.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Happy hunting!

[@Osmiculture]

Chase was a lucky man! I hope you have made a playlist of Rusty Notch's songs (and other guest stars). Update - there is one!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks buddy. Sadly I made most of them private videos. They would get one view per month. KZbin doesn’t really let you take chances. If the audience does not show interest (even if someone is subscribed) they will stop pushing your videos to them.

[@Osmiculture]

@MetalDetectingNYC Well then Vimeo might be a place for misunderstood - sorry - Avant Garde art and artists; make them available over there and you could extend your reach to ze Jermans and ze French!

[@tomsrivermetaldetectorpage5517]

Your family is the only gold you need and you have them! CHOW!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

That is TRUTH!

[@kylew4920]

That canslaw song sounded like that song “Tilt-A-Whirl” sung by Lance & Andy on the Detectorist tv show?

[@douglaswarner3154]

Nice job !!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks!

[@meals24u]

*I love this video! Chase is AWESOME! Ppl like him make this world a better place! Add Merrill and you already have Gold!!* 🙌 I really enjoy finding silver too! I collect a bit of silver so silver has a special place in my heart anyway. Finding it is great. Nice work

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@mwdjr3158]

Fantastic video Merrill!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Many thanks!

[@bryanolier6775]

Dropped in water push back ! Welcome to the jungle ( hurricane life. ) Nice find on the ring. GLAD you and family is safe ! 😊

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes! Thank you!

[@riverbully3206]

Hit the cut today in atlantic beach. Deus does a it again. One 14k ring. No diamonds but a ring is a ring.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Congratulations

[@tonydean1262]

So pleased that you and family were ok Back to the old adage if at first you don't succeed be a Merrill There's always a tasty one in every chocolate box Great find Regards Tony

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much Tony!

[@EmeraldCityDiggers]

Good stuff, I hit the beach day after, lots of zincolns, but did get a nice 14k pendant on the cut

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Nice!!!

[@ericcampbell6521]

St Pete/Clearwater here so I can empathize

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I hope you were unscathed by the storm.

[@ericcampbell6521]

@MetalDetectingNYC Thankfully yes, resident here since 1972 and a 25+ year Law Enforcement Career...I am a storm "veteran" if you will....sigh. Always thankful when we are "spared" the worst, but simultaneously prayerful for those who aren't! Keep Leading from the Very Front Bossman~M

[@mikelettiere1090]

I hope you left your comfort zone and hunted the dry up high ! Beautiful opportunity to do so. ! I miss the beach but do old 1700s here instead. Just affordability is all

[@unclepappy3823]

That was definitely the most beautiful pull tab imprint i've ever seen lmao. Thank you for the great video again Merril!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

LOL I appreciate you. I almost edited it out but I couldnt resist keeping it in. I kept it in for the detectorists who would find the humor in that!

[@TeamLynchBMD]

Cool seeing you hunting with Chase. You guys were like Batman and Robin 👋👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Team Lynch!

[@itsjustmeMaryAnn]

Nice video Mr Freckles🫶🏻☀️☀️☀️

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Florida brings out the freckles in me LOL!

[@rickkeifer5928]

I only hunted a beach one time about 30 years ago.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Didnt go well?

[@rickkeifer5928]

Merrill my friend you sure are a die hard.Hope you find something good.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks 👍

[@fabianwylie8707]

Way to go , love that positive energy, keep it coming 🎉🎉🎉.. well done on the hunt 👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@ickabod_crank]

After Taco Bell I’m sure you had to hit the “can” slaw land for sure.

[@tomsrivermetaldetectorpage5517]

AKA The Revenge of the Bell Taco via REVERSE Key. A Scott toilet paper production.

[@ickabod_crank]

@@tomsrivermetaldetectorpage5517 hahahaha!

[@MetalnMatt]

Another great video. Glad you and your family are safe. Take care!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@brotherskeepers111]

Your percentage may be correct, however in my case, I have found far more rings in the dry / towel line

[@digginholes]

Well done and entertaining as usual!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@vossierebel]

Hi Merrill... great to see you out in Florida... you rock, in storms and in the calm! I must confess... just about every ring I have found at the beach has been higher up or in the dry... and I have yet to find gold this year!! Happy hunting!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Happy Hunting Vossie!

[@vossierebel]

@@MetalDetectingNYC 😁

[@ralphmullican5165]

In the water.

[@outlawjjsmith]

Welcome to Florida, Gator Country

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you! I love it here!

[@susanbabb5235]

Glad you made it through the storm! Enjoyed this video! I need a vacation soon...waiting until November and no hurricanes❤

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Very understandable!

[@aaronhancock5684]

I think a lot of people take jewelry off and leave it on there towels sun bathing and they forget about it when they grab the towel and leave.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted!

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

Still fun and educational as always. Thanks for the hunt.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@jimsteele5735]

Yes I believe rings do get pushed up a little and my percent of dry sand rings is 30%

[@michaellafleur2077]

Merrill I would have to agree with you, as you said the fingers shrink when in the water and things fall off.

[@redwood1957]

Yes and yes. If the hotels,condos closed up beach would get less traffic. After this storm all areas are on the field. When do you go back to work? Thanks

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes, they would. First day of school is next week.

[@justins3810]

Screw youtube man! I love your songs!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

THANK YOU!!!! I had a lot of fun doing that but every time I would put one in the video, the audience would leave. KZbin sees this and stops recommending that specific video.

[@olivi3339]

I was seeing that the sand really got moved up near Tampa

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I’m sure!

[@onemanwilltravel6039]

I went to the beach in FL last night and tonight. I got a lot of coins too

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Every time I dig one I say to myself ….enjoy them while they last!

[@russellwood2974]

Pretty much same water and beach conditions in Gulf Shores although hundreds of miles from storm. Couldnt get in the water but did find 4 quarters! 3 had been in water a while. Thanks for teachin!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Today is the day perhaps. And this entire week will be good digging.

[@skyhookspirits]

I'm in the Charleston area and beaches here are not as lucrative as your NY ones. That said, I have found all my rings in the upper section of the beaches here. Actually, I found very few good targets in the water. I keep telling beach tourists who often ask what I've found that it wasn't much and they all need to wear more jewelry, especially gold !

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Indeed! Enough of the bling crap!

[@Aswaguespack]

Glad to see that the Storm passed further North from you but our thoughts and prayers are with those in the impacted areas. Certainly hope that relief will be quick and recovery operations will be immediate and without political interference.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I second that!

[@derekbailey9894]

Merrill i just bought a new quest 30 medal detector and i cant wait to try it out...LETS GO LETS GO...

[@TehSnipez]

Merrill, what a sweetheart treating your new friend chase to taco Bell!! HH as always! 🎉

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Celebrating life!!!