Understand These 2 Things & Find A Lot Of Treasure W/ Metal Detector

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

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[@timelordmagnums357]

Merrill I've come up with a good name for those metal lids we dig. I went to a repurposed school (to apartments) and detected for a few days. That school is in a community with a lot of drunks and homeless. The property was about 1.5 acres in size. I must have dug 300+ olde English, etc. screw off lids while there over a 3 or 4 day period. Since most of those read like a coin of course you dig them. I started calling them Booze Clues LOL. The number on your detector is the clue, why not give it a good guess what kind of lid you are going to dig this time LOL. Boooze Clues. I see you digging a few yourself :) BTW I blame you for having a detecting sense of humor. I played one of your raps for my son the other day. He just laughed. :)

[@NEMISISTONNER]

I find your videos extremely helpful.. ever thought about travelling and giving group sessions as you travel..

[@gregnixon1296]

You are one of a few detectorists who teach as they search. Most only search. Thanks for the balance.

[@nickygrobler2979]

It's so good to see these videos coming out again. Great stuff as always. Thank you and please keeep them coming.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much! MDNYC is my long term project. Metal detecting is what I do to stay sane. I can’t stop! 😊

[@Thetruthprevails1]

I had a fantastic time on the beach today , 2 rings ( silver ) , silver heart pendant and over 40 coins just on the dry sand. I've got my deus 2 dialled and I'm loving it.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

That is fantastic!

[@js5866]

Wow congrats

[@angelamillard6418]

You were obviously born to be a wonderful teacher ❤

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Angela

[@na337]

nice to see videos. keep them comming. we miss them.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@edhughes8262]

Fun fact. At 3:55 in your video you find a Cowry seashell 🐚. These were used as shell money in many parts of the world 🌎. And you detected it, which is make it a cooler find. Enjoying your red cup beach hunts 😊

[@Gary_Daytona]

So true Merrill, I was out at 5 a.m. this morning, hunted 3 beach areas and I could see drag marks and dig holes from the overnighters. Targets were few, and hunting was hot and difficult, dry and wet sand. Nowadays it takes going out and hunting all night to get the jump on the others in our ‘ecosystem’. So many detectors mean less targets per hunter. Good advice for all especially the newbies.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Hope you are well Gary! Go get some gold!

[@stephenmaas8775]

Is it not more fun to metal detect with other detectorists? I mean surely there is way more beach than one can cover in a few hours by yourself? I'm not experienced and I can understand wanting to find all the treasure! My thoughts would be that it would be nice to meet others on a lonely night and have nice chats?

[@Gary_Daytona]

@@stephenmaas8775 Yes, it is. I’d always rather hunt with a buddy, but we’re not referring to that. BTW, personally I don’t think I would approach anyone at night, especially overnight while I’m hunting. You never know how your approach will be received.

[@ifindmetal]

Gary you need to adapt like I did. Stop going Monday after a weekend etc go on a Sunday evening unless you happen to hunt my beach then definitely go Monday lol

[@Gary_Daytona]

@@ifindmetal Thanks but I go all different times. I was there this morning, so if the tides are favorable, I’m in! lol

[@jonnycarrick7552]

Love seeing you outside

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Incredible very good work comrade.. very good results.. success always..!! Greetings from your friend Indonesian Traditional Gold Seeker🇮🇩⚒️⛏️💎👍👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much!

[@Kybo-Cali]

I learn something every time I watch your fun channel bro. 😎👍🏼

[@allthingssilver7635]

Your videos are great. Learning a lot from them.

[@TDZ.92]

You're hilarious! Really enjoy your videos, and always learn something new, thank you!

[@714metaldetecting]

Excellent information Merrill ! Your knowledge seems to have no end to us detectorists. This is why we are the grasshoppers and you are Master pro ! you are one of the best at what you do and preach. Love the food chain graph too Keep up the great videos

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much!

[@charlieschemmel122]

Thanks!!!!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@stephenmaas8775]

Always love your videos, thinks the way you come across making them is spot on. I have shared your channel with my Nephew as he has bought a cheap detector and I told my sister that he will learn everything and enjoy your quirky funny ways and keep him interested👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you for sharing it!!! It helps!!!

[@philipedwardcaddick4294]

Interesting way to look at detecting

[@LakeHighiii]

You have given me some great beach hunting advice. I just subscribed!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@joewisor736]

Hey Merl, I love your content. Question: Would you consider doing a video on how you set your camera up and video editing software, etc.. Thanks

[@goldcrownkingmod]

Just bought a Nokta legend with your code on kellyco. Can’t wait to get out there this summer :) your videos have inspired me to get out and walk some more. Thank you.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@KUHLFinds]

Love your lessons! ❤ I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve taught me about detecting on the beach.

[@treasurearth]

Loved this one !! As always your vids are the best !! Cheers

[@ggriff]

I just got my first metal detector on Sunday, a Simplex BT. When I was trying to find information on it there wasn't anything of Merrill quality out there. Apparently they're pretty new, so I would love to see you review their new series, in any combination of lite/bt/ultra. New detectorists will find your videos (as I did) and from what I could tell it's a pretty nifty little machine, so they will benefit from your insight. Granted, I'm near fresh water beaches, so it won't apply to everyone, but I'm curious your take on the new series of simplex. Thanks for all you're doing Merrill, I'm binging all your videos so glad to see new ones are still coming out! You've taught me a a lot already. Keep it up 👊

[@GariAnneKosanke]

Love your videos! There are several high volume beaches my hubby and I detect regularly … but this year there are so many predators!! But last Saturday I was still able to find a couple rings they missed 😂

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Missing is a reality! Look at what GoTerrain shows! We are using a pencil on a massive canvas!

[@GariAnneKosanke]

@@MetalDetectingNYC I was thinking about trying the GoTerrain … I have a Minelab but sounds like it will still track my path.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

@@GariAnneKosanke yes. It will track your path and you could add targets manually.

[@howiegrapek]

Hey Merrill, Yet again, you delivered another great video and made some very good points. I flew up to Long Island this past week for a quick runaway to visit family and friends, and hit Long Beach - which is where I grew up. I have my NY Detecting permit, so I also spent a day with my GF and detected Robert Moses with the XP Deus II (I used your crater maker program - which is perfect!) You are very right... this time of year it is best to go where the people are up on the sand (and the water was COLD)... however, as I was there after noon, there were tons of people on the sand and I didn't want to detect in the middle of them - so I focused my efforts along the water (it was low tide). We went midday and didn't really expect to find much, but I did find some unexpected items. More of that in my video coming this weekend. That said, I did get to see the air show practice on Friday from the beach which was also pretty cool. Have a wonderful summer. I hope to be back again later this summer to explore some more up there. Thx, Howie.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Those are some great beaches! Thank you!

[@commanderjank9060]

I went out on the Sunday before memorial day, to Clearwater Beach. I used my Seahunter 2 and found nothing worth more than .25 cents. But today, at another beach. I found a big o chunky gold ring, in the water with the seahunter. But I spent 2 hours in the Dry with my Manticore and found quite a bit of change.

[@MW-jm8qb]

Is the XP deus 2 a good metal detector to get ? Will it work to find everything ? I’m just starting out. Would appreciate some advice. I’ve watched a bunch of your videos already. I’m still confused as to what to get. I know I’m going to want something really good. I don’t want to buy low end brand and model and then have to spend double or triple that to get something much better.

[@steveharmon5497]

Just found your channel. Great content. Subbed

[@scottwhitaker442]

Great video as always.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@jimmymalone3494]

I enjoyed your video Merrill thank you for sharing.

[@tonydean1262]

Great information as always Nice tip on look at the amount of rubbish/bins Regards Tony

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Tony!

[@richardkunkle9924]

Thanks Professor.

[@davidbecker4674]

Great vid Merril👍

[@greendruid33]

Just flash the ring collection Merrill. That'll shut them up. Great video with great pointers.

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Hello Merrill. Congrats on your precious finds. Great tips too. I’ll be at the KADOHA hunt in Arkansas in October, so I’ll be seeing you there. I’ll be heading up there from South Texas with my buddies, Jason and Jake. Hope to see you there. _/ 👍🏻

[@jeffreybowman9221]

Classic kind sir. Thanks for all your help it is very much appreciated. I just starting to use my EQ800 in upstate S.C. and have found that hunting in fields around here I get all kinds of chatter so I have a ways to go understanding the settings. Once again thanks kind sir. ❤✌

[@MikeMcInroe]

Well explained my friend...the teacher talent shining through! Mike in sunny Florida

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

Good Stuff Brother.. .. Happy Hunting. Peace

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Danny Boy

[@firstgerm]

I watched your video on my morning commute from the Bronx to Manhattan and I got to work a smarter man 🧠 thanks for sharing the knowledge M. Let’s keep searching 🕳️🧑🏼‍🦯

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yessir Mr. Mole!

[@bendjohans3863]

that cross from italy is some of the stuff you can buy at the vatican gift shop should be silver nice find ;D

[@MisterGames]

I live on the gold coast in Australia. The MD guys with experience are at the beach on new years like 1am. They get in while people are leaving and before the beach machinery starts to make it pretty again for the next day. They say there might be 3 or 4 others. Then the lte comers begin to turn up in the light but they get nothing cause the experienced guys got it all. As you said, get there earlier.

[@jrummy73]

Merrill any custom program you'd recommend for deep targets. Got a place some 1800 coins were found but dirt has been moved around the property for new buildings but same old dirt just moved to different location on the property

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Start with Deep HC. It is the highest power program. Use the 13 inch coil. Set reactivity as low as you can handle. Set the audio response as high as you can handle. It is crucial you ground balance and ground grab. That tunes the machine. Untuned machines will not go as deep. Set filters (BCAPS etc.) to their lowest settings. That will maximize depth. You can go deeper on ground that 1.) is not mineralized 2.) lacks organic material (fertilizers zap depth big time) 3.) Is uniform in structure (dirt particles same size and makeup).

[@shillinator9432]

You can drag your scoop behind you in the sand leaving a trail and then you follow it back in dry sand to get a tighter grid.

[@jenwofford9253]

Thank you for your awesome videos. I watch while working - I live in the Finger Lakes, so have access to those, (and to Lake Ontario, which has some awesome waves and sandy coasts). Finger Lakes (Cayuga, Seneca) have small to med-sized rock coastlines. Any tips on detecting in that type of ground? I'm struggling to make it work.

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Great content

[@davidmurray9844]

Thank you for sharing. Question I’m wanting to purchase a new detector, my current detector is very old and I’ll keep it for a backup. Could you please recommend a metal detector for beach hunting, I live in the Midwest, but hitting the coast is on my bucket list. Thank you.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I’m the American XP ambassador. I’ve owned 23 detectors. If you think I’m willing to downgrade for a job think again. XP Deus 2 is the best.

[@carolmay5168]

What is a make over quarter?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

George Washington got a makeover on quarters post 2022. 😊

[@David-l1x5n]

Wow , what a ring's treasure collection u have. Congratulations. ❗️😃👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@bigscore1]

That’s a grinder for Merrilljuana!😂

[@Thedubloonhunter]

Oh sup Merill

[@clairemccarthy-king6463]

I know my ecosystem and it paid off this week with a Heavy DAVID YURMAN silver bracelet!

[@larrystewart5840]

Always a great video ! Thanks

[@HillbillyBark]

I'm from the Ozark's I've had an AT Pro for the last 10 years. I've found a few thinks, but I've never been quite happy with it. i know you love your machine. and you find a lot of stuff. would your machine be as good up in this rocky area? i will be buying a new machine, but haven't decided on which one..

[@jeramibanks3276]

Is the Minelab xtera pro any good?

[@christinebuchanan8121]

What bran metal detector do you use, I'm looking at some but I'd like to get a real good one.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I am the American Ambassador for XP metal detectors. I use the XP Deus 2.

[@ChristopherBriggs-j7x]

what do you think of the double score and findx pro? I am going to try the find66 or the xterra pro as a first detector unless you have a better recommendation ?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I’m not buying and reviewing detectors anymore. I am now XP’s American ambassador. My friend Indiana Tones took over iratemetaldetectors.com and he has those detectors.

[@henrytootoo1589]

Love your videos. I’ve learned so much from watching them. I beach hunt with the equinox 800. I find a lot of coins and silver jewelry. I can’t seem to find gold. What am I doing wrong. Could you help me setting? Thanks

[@knightfleyer7]

What's a good ,gold,silver , copper and bronze metal detector to purchase...

[@eddiee2371]

I'm looking for a wand that can find a screw dropped on a carpet as well as double for a detector outside on the property. Any recommended reading to help me decide? Thanks for your vids. I'm new to the hobby and just bought my first Garrett at pro. Now i just have to figure out how to use it.

[@OCtrumpet3]

Love your videos. Just wanted to say that I don't think that was a glass ring, but an ear gage for someone who has stretched their ear lobes.

[@goldringhunter2431]

Yep, I rather cherry hunt myself dig only 45-82 with that deus2 and use the scope to determine if junk or not and turn my fast in to the scope. My gold count went up and I dig dirt

[@TeamLynchBMD]

Beautiful Silver Italian Crucifix, congrats on the silver ring and bling. Dry season for sure right now

[@WlfranoSanchez-ht9bi]

Have you heard about the new Minelab metal detector called the X-Factor, like the X Terra pro , but with multi-IQ, coming out this June. Can’t wait to see it.

[@robin4029]

Is it possible to go on a search with you someday? I'm from queens I have Deus 2

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Thanks Merle, awesome video. I'm glad to see you I went out got a bunch of clayd some junk five trips to wendy's

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

Damn, thought I'd be first. Well, second, watching now......

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Hey Rob

[@patrickmanasco5905]

Low tide also better for the wet

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

I had a Picasso moment watching this as well!

[@waynelutwiniak797]

Good stuff, im definitely interested in the app. Love the show. Stay dirty 👍

[@Diggin_Ohio_Jewels]

I've Driven Past the Local Community Park to See the Volume of People, Where They are Congregating and the Walk Ways Being Used. I'm Off Early Tuesday Morning to Pick Up What Was Dropped. I'm on it Merrill.... Thanks for the Vid.

[@stevenberry90]

Yay... Videos 😁😂

[@jerrytalley802]

Mel, is getting up at 5 a requirement to find treasure? If so, I need to retire from metal detecting, lol. Thanks for your videos and humor

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Not at all! GoTerrain is teaching me how little we actually cover.

[@idetectH2O]

Do you think those beach sweepers pick up coins and jewelry? I’ve always wondered about that.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I’ve closely observed and interviewed the drivers. The problem with making the traps too small is that they could not efficiently check the sand because it would clog. I could see something like a chain get picked up but not coins or rings. That is consistent with what the drivers say.

[@mrspankytank2858]

What’s your thoughts on the Nokta FINDX Pro?? It’s cheaper than everything you mentioned in an earlier video about detectors. It’s honestly at a price on amazon that my wife would be maybe possibly ok with at 179$. My current is an old school Bounty Hunter that I actually traded a gun for. Years ago. Over a decade for sure. Not fancy but it has found me pretty awesome and interesting things.

[@spacefury65]

Another excellent video. Wish you would have answered my questions I left on your irate web site.

[@bendjohans3863]

yayyy finually.... i already started to worry that may youtube blocked you from my subscribe list or that something happened to you....im not sure but i miss the number of videos i was used to from you but since you got the job of embassador for minelab or xp we dont see as much from you as we used to... anyway good to see that you are well , greetings from bavaria

[@Thetruthprevails1]

You have to pay admission to the beach !!! Beaches in the UK are free.

[@ca.5172]

Lol no offense but we have states larger than many countries. Beaches are free in my part of the U.S. I hear so many comments about Americans. We are vast and diverse lol.

[@promogod11]

Merrill, does XP have a donations list for major hunts....we are working on one for October 2025

[@MrLukaszcu]

Right...that's why you quit park detecting. Because XP performance is just amazing.

[@buddywilliamson3098]

What really hurts are the ring finders and hotels with lock boxes in them for people to leave their jewelry in the hotel. If they did wear the jewelry they would lose it then they called a ring finder immediately....then the younger generation isn't wearing jewelry no more they rather spend the money on the latest cellphone.

[@danno5805]

Jewelry cost to much too lol

[@jeanponce2017]

Girls are still wearing rings they're just not wearing silver & gold rings. Digging up some of the cheap bling they wear now-a-days is no better then digging up some pull tabs.

[@JerseyLostRingMetalDetecting]

So you'd rather someone lost something precious to them, so that you can have it?

[@patrickmanasco5905]

@@JerseyLostRingMetalDetectingyes exactly!

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

Hello merril,Glad to see you trying for the sushi. And have you seen our friend at horse bay.Is she ok.my love to you and family.

[@Jude-z5q]

The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

[@danno5805]

I'm going out tonight with my 6 inch coil in hopes to find a needle in the haystack. Even a blind chicken gets a kernel once in a while 🤷🏿‍♂️ Thanks for the upload Merrill 💪🏿

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Go get it!!!! Rooting for you!!!!

[@danno5805]

@@MetalDetectingNYC haha thanks 🙃

[@metaldetectingbrooklyn9896]

Still waiting for you and Adele to go to England and Mudlark. Did you raise enough funds for the trip?

[@patrickbush9526]

I always look for leprechauns and rainbows in the eco system

[@ahmedbasha7376]

Okm please explain

[@Sleddman]

What happened to Indiana tones

[@JerseyLostRingMetalDetecting]

There is no reason to be "efficient" when you're randomly detecting a beach - and the accuracy of GPS isn't yet there yet when it comes to effectively clearing an area. When cm-accurate GPS is rolled out it will be a different matter.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Mmm hmm

[@JerseyLostRingMetalDetecting]

@@MetalDetectingNYC yup.. While on recovery missions I've gridded damp beach that clearly showed my footprints. Neat lines. The GPS track plot showed lines overlapping and big gaps that definitely didn't represent where I had actually walked.

[@pomiller1972]

literally off the chain

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

🤠🤘🍀💪

[@matteopedini2155]

🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🥇😎😁😎🥰 buona fortuna 😉😎🤙 sempre 💍🪙💍🪙💍🪙💍

[@ahmedbasha7376]

Sir okm pulse Nova treasure hunter good not good

[@tomtripptree5079]

You still selling scoops

[@StonewallSheetr-yo2cb]

Are you a history teacher?

[@UndergroundMetalDetecting]

Testing - can anyone else see this comment?

[@zincolnminer6671]

🙃

[@wilson42cc]

Name of Mexican music please

[@EndLiberalism]

Memorial day is not veterans day. Very different man.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Memorial Day you remember and celebrate veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Yet there are also parades that celebrate those who served. Veterans deserve both days and even more.

[@jessehalper]

Celebrate your veterans? By trashing the beach?

[@js5866]

FYI your dog is over weight

[@GerhardVanwyk-z1f]

Aaag no man. You are all blablabla and face expression. No real facts. We from South Africa wanna support Israel. But your message is not clear.