subject: Gold Strike With The Metal Detector [print this page] It's truly probable that the mere thing you are most concerned about while using your metal detector is finding gold. It's not a surprise after all since gold is one of the more costly metals that are quicker to find. Of course, you may be aiming for a raw nugget directly created by nature's amazing process or a jewelry piece that was carelessly left behind by an anonymous owner, you could have this exchanged into a good amount of money. In fact, seevral people are already using the metal detector for purposes such as this. YOu can count yourself one of the many people who have made metal detection a highly profitable hobby.
Gold, however, isn't like the usual weed that just grows in all places. Even though it is unlike plants, its existence does not depend on a particular type of weather, it still is not found in every place. Thus, you may have the right device for searching, but you still may not be lucky enough to strike gold. It in fact takes more than a piece of device like a metal detector. You must know more about the locations where gold finds are most possible. These could be streams or shallow rivers with gold nuggets washed to the banks or sank to the bottom. These may be on mountain slopes or old, unused mines.
Once you have established the possible spot where this type of treasure potentially exists, this will be the right time when metal detectors can be used to its maximum potential. You should not expect, however, that as soon as you put on your detector, it will immediately give you an affirmative signal of the presence of gold nearby. You still have to walk around and you certainly still have to strike trash at first. If you may be deceived by fool's gold, the detector may also fail to determine trash metal from the real treasure. What's obvious is that you can't be a much richer only because you possess the means for striking gold. The other decisive element for striking gold is your own hard work in your search for it. Of course, the task will be a lot easier if you have a tool with you.
A metal detector is a huge help when hunting for gold, but it can be used for many things too. It may be used to detect metals in public places. It also serves as a reliable help for beach combing, a hobby that most people enjoy and earn from.