Searching a destroyed beach for DIAMONDS!

[@debdeb5093]

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

[@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!

[@tricial4330]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!❤️

[@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.

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

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

[@DAVexpeditions]

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

[@MarieMackenzie-w2z]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@shirpom8577]

Wowee! Nice finds guys! ❤👍😊

[@zenaidasantacruz5408]

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

[@rachelmurphy810]

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

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you!!!

[@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!

[@Juls716]

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

[@lizarrrdbeth]

Definitely not antibiotic ointment!

[@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.

[@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

[@fayeelder4626]

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

[@LaurieDean-wy3xb]

Great finds!😊

[@sallyhobkirk5783]

Nice ring find

[@mikeycod7377]

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

[@gemigirl5521]

I’m hooked on your videos. Great fun!

[@AliceMcKoy]

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.

[@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

[@jameshurd7112]

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

[@pattycornell7983]

Hahahahahaha

[@ritahasz7352]

Beautiful ring find - fun day 😊

[@cherylbauer4419]

First up, GREAT HAIRCUT!!!!!🥰

[@DetectFlorida]

😂 thank you! haha

[@jaimechapa7828]

Super steel pendent an awesome ring

[@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

[@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 😊

[@juliestockmeyer5871]

Great finds guys!!! 👏🏻♥️

[@michaelwusik8923]

Congrats on the diamond ring find

[@barblynn1979]

Nice finds today.

[@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

[@MrDetectorist]

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

[@carolkemp2571]

Awesome finds!

[@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.

[@bigearsandnoddy1]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@leannaerickson9745]

you make failure to find so much fun thank you

[@lisathomas1622]

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

[@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

[@RocoSafreti]

Great finds 🎉🎉

[@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!

[@23gatorchick]

Awesome finds dude 🤙

[@ceciliamv9623]

Good hunt Shawn ❤

[@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...

[@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

[@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

[@lightupthedarkness8089]

Good detective in metal searching, for hunt.

[@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 😉)

[@mariettafountain6064]

I love how you called the first aid cream Preparation H! Went right to hemorrhoids huh? 😂

[@DetectFlorida]

Haha of course!!! 😂

[@mwdjr3158]

Great content as always

[@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.

[@DonyMaxine]

I get excited finding sharks teeth on a South Carolina beach.

[@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.

[@Tonytonytony948]

You sound exactly like Jordan the lion. WOW WOW

[@sparklegirlirriart5309]

i used to live in vero beach ,,, i looked to rent metal detectors when i went there in jan,, couldn't find any ,,do you ever hunt vero??

[@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

[@wackyrice1]

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

[@DetectFlorida]

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

[@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 :)

[@maureen14]

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

[@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

[@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

[@ssmith0319]

Hey man do you have any tips on setting on the Deus2 in the Florida saltwater beach? I hunt lakes in Louisiana and feel I know my machine well. Just hoping for a few tip’s before I head over there.

[@DetectFlorida]

The sensitivity of the factory beach programs is way too high. I set it back to around 80, and change the ground balance to tracking. It will really help stabilize the machine in salt water

[@DezrahM]

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

[@DetectFlorida]

I used to live there too :)

[@bretanorton6668]

Like your hair cut

[@brewingant8759]

D2 decent detector for😊 beaches

[@Beepinsqueekin]

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

[@donnastanley6114]

that water vis fifthy

[@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

[@AlabamaDigger]

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

[@BarbaraBoronda]

how much change do you usually find when you go out

[@carmensusi837]

Awesome Day 🎉what beach is that I don’t recognize it ?

[@ronaldcarnevale3424]

I asked too. You would think he'd say. Apparently he doesn't care to

[@DetectFlorida]

Hey Carmen. This was Fort Myers Beach

[@carmensusi837]

@@DetectFlorida the 1st one you left it to go to ft meyers

[@DetectFlorida]

Oh! That was Sanibel Island@@carmensusi837

[@surfstarcc1]

2024 is the year of gold. 👍

[@DetectFlorida]

🤞🤞

[@douglasmckay5968]

Hi there possible you could tell what you are using

[@DetectFlorida]

I was using an XP Deus 2 in this video

[@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

[@sandylipscomb7003]

CongrTS‼️

[@conniec.9067]

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

[@DetectFlorida]

In Florida, yes!

[@wideawake8415]

Which beach r u on ? Sounds like Lovers Key for shelling.

[@DetectFlorida]

It was Sanibel Island

[@bfoster2335]

You are living my dream

[@rickschlosser6793]

Let me ask, does your metal detector detect diamonds, or the rings they are set in?

[@DetectFlorida]

Just the rings that they're set in

[@rayray52577]

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

[@maureen14]

Are they going to rebuild the pier?

[@DetectFlorida]

I believe they're working on it right now

[@genogeno6643]

An old penny registered at an 85. What would a brass boat propeller register at?

[@DetectFlorida]

That would be in the high 90's

[@genogeno6643]

@@DetectFlorida Thanks!

[@traceystarling1930]

What kind of doctored are you using

[@DetectFlorida]

In this video, I was using an XP Deus 2

[@samfinkelstein5841]

I make those noises too and I'm only 41

[@DetectFlorida]

lmao

[@jemeritte]

I am looking for a lightweight sandscoop.. Wich one can you recommend?

[@DetectFlorida]

Xtreme scoops in Texas makes an amazing titanium scoop with a carbon fiber handle. Its super lightweight

[@jemeritte]

@@DetectFlorida oké.. I'm in the Netherlands (Europe) what does is costs and do they have a webshop?

[@DetectFlorida]

Here's their website with all of the pricing xtremescoops.com/scoops/ @@jemeritte

[@Kim-ck2gk]

It was a good day for everyone!!!

[@MikeblakeGrimes]

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

[@johnfinbarr1160]

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

[@danielletilliepoledance]

Does Fort Myers Beach’s water always look that brown now? 🥺 This was my family’s vacation spot of over 25 years. The house we used to stay at has been demolished and they’re building a huge concrete thing. The beach I knew is gone. 😔

[@oas_4790]

It is brown alot of the time. Even prior to the hurricane. They also just released water from Lake Okeechobee so it’s crazy how brown it gets :(

[@DetectFlorida]

Fort Myers will never have the same vibes to it anymore. With so many buildings gone, it will be modernized and commercialized. So sad :( But yes, the water is rarely clear there anymore