Monthly Archives: January 2026

Top Tip #46: Attend Metal Detecting Events

Organised metal detecting events — rallies, club digs, and token hunts — can play a valuable role in a detectorist’s journey, especially if your opportunities to detect are otherwise limited. They’re not a shortcut to great finds, and they’re not for everyone, but over the years I’ve found they offer experiences that are hard to […]

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Top Tip #45: Keep Records

One habit separates casual detectorists from consistently successful ones: keeping records. It doesn’t sound exciting, and it doesn’t beep or flash — but maintaining a log of your finds and the places they came from is one of the most powerful tools you can use to improve results over time. I learned this the hard […]

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Top Tip #44: Use a Detector Cover (Yes, It Actually Matters)

Detector covers are one of those accessories many people either forget about entirely or dismiss as unnecessary. I know this because I did exactly the same for years. After all, detectors are meant to be used outdoors — muddy fields, damp grass, stubble, and the odd downpour come with the territory. But experience has taught […]

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