Unearthing History: An Exclusive Interview with Relic Metal Detectorist Matt Connatty of Prince George, BC
In the serene landscapes of Prince George, British Columbia, where history lies beneath the surface, Matt Connatty has mastered the art of uncovering the past. As a relic metal detectorist, he’s not just searching for buried treasures; he’s on a mission to resurrect the stories and artifacts that have long been forgotten. In this interview,…
Detectorist Ethics – Ensuring the Longevity of Metal Detecting for Years to Come
For all of us reading this site, this is probably common sense, and as well it should be, but we all detect with, mentor, and know other detectorists (new to the hobby or seasoned) that might need this gentle reminder. So here it goes. When this hobby started gaining popularity in the early 70s with…
Minelab X-Terra Pro Review – Interview Amanda More_Than_Ore
Detectorist Amanda, known as More_Than_Ore on Instagram, uses a Minelab X-Terra Pro. She already has and uses an XP Deus II, Minelab Equinox, and Nokta Gold Kruzer. Previously, she swung…
Two Views to Digging Up History – What Can We Learn, Appreciate and Change.
Anyone who knows me knows I love metal detecting. I especially like to find history where people argue no history can be found. My process begins with researching. I start…
Nokta PulseDive Series Review, An Excellent Pinpointer, and Underwater Handheld Metal Detector.
Five years ago, in 2019, trying to limit what I packed for a month-long vacation, where I would be metal detecting daily, I bought a Nokta PulseDive, the 2-in-1 model…
Tips for Metal Detecting Vineyards
The classic line I get when it comes to metal detecting vineyards is when the owner or vineyard manager says, “Why bother? You won’t find anything, but go ahead,” having…