I started detecting 57 years ago when I was 10. My mom bought me a Heathkit Detector. Anyone else remember those, lol? If you’re not familiar, we had to build it from a kit. The Heathkit wasn’t very ergonomic to swing so about a year later, she got me a White’s Coinmaster 4 and we joined the MD Freestate Treasure Club. Loved going to our club sponsored hunts.
I still have that Coinmaster 4, but after separating from the Air Force, I picked up a Fisher 1225X, and after that, had many other detectors including a Garrett Ace 350 & AT Pro and several Minelab Sovereign’s. The Sovereign’s were my favorite detectors of any that I’ve owned. I’m down to my last one, a Sovereign Elite, which I’m swinging on my profile & header pics.
I Love, Love, Love Beach Hunting and Coin shooting old houses, churches, etc. The wife and I previously had a 2nd house down near Rehoboth Beach, DE, and every weekend for years I’d be out detecting on the beaches. Love DE & Ocean City beaches! Unfortunately, we sold that house a few years ago, so my Sovereign has been sitting idle. But recently, I got the itch again, decided to see what Minelab was up to these days, and the Manticore, Equinox 700, and X-Terra Elite really caught my eye.
Then, I discovered Merrill’s YouTube Channel and my excitement for detecting was back. I absolutely LOVE Merrill’s videos, he cracks me up with his sly, dry humor, but at the same time, I totally trust him and his detector reviews and recommendations. So, it looks like I’m jumping back in, and will be picking up a new Minelab, maybe 2, gotta always have a backup, lol.
Lastly, when I started watching Merrill’s videos, I kept thinking he looked and sounded very familiar, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. Then it hit me. Check out Rocky LaPorte on YouTube. He was on season 8 of Last Comic Standing. Here’s one of his videos, take a look at see if he reminds you of anyone, lol.
Greetings All & Merrill, I’m Mike from MD.
I started detecting 57 years ago when I was 10. My mom bought me a Heathkit Detector. Anyone else remember those, lol? If you’re not familiar, we had to build it from a kit. The Heathkit wasn’t very ergonomic to swing so about a year later, she got me a White’s Coinmaster 4 and we joined the MD Freestate Treasure Club. Loved going to our club sponsored hunts.
I still have that Coinmaster 4, but after separating from the Air Force, I picked up a Fisher 1225X, and after that, had many other detectors including a Garrett Ace 350 & AT Pro and several Minelab Sovereign’s. The Sovereign’s were my favorite detectors of any that I’ve owned. I’m down to my last one, a Sovereign Elite, which I’m swinging on my profile & header pics.
I Love, Love, Love Beach Hunting and Coin shooting old houses, churches, etc. The wife and I previously had a 2nd house down near Rehoboth Beach, DE, and every weekend for years I’d be out detecting on the beaches. Love DE & Ocean City beaches! Unfortunately, we sold that house a few years ago, so my Sovereign has been sitting idle. But recently, I got the itch again, decided to see what Minelab was up to these days, and the Manticore, Equinox 700, and X-Terra Elite really caught my eye.
Then, I discovered Merrill’s YouTube Channel and my excitement for detecting was back. I absolutely LOVE Merrill’s videos, he cracks me up with his sly, dry humor, but at the same time, I totally trust him and his detector reviews and recommendations. So, it looks like I’m jumping back in, and will be picking up a new Minelab, maybe 2, gotta always have a backup, lol.
Lastly, when I started watching Merrill’s videos, I kept thinking he looked and sounded very familiar, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. Then it hit me. Check out Rocky LaPorte on YouTube. He was on season 8 of Last Comic Standing. Here’s one of his videos, take a look at see if he reminds you of anyone, lol.
The World's Most Boring Zoo. Rocky Laporte