Wet vs. dry ground?

ormandh · September 2005

Has anyone noticed that when the ground is really dry the signals seem to pop out alot more clearly. I have been detecting for many years, but just now have figured it out. It seems that when we go through a drought my finds always seem more frequently without as much trash than when it is wet and soggy. It may be just me. What do you guys think? -Dan

lordmarcovan · September 2005

I've always heard the opposite- that wet ground improves detecting depth, etc- but have never really noticed that big a difference one way or the other, personally.

I suppose it could depend on the degree mineralization in one's particular area.

millennium · September 2005

I've always done better after a rain...when the ground is damp but not soaked....

Lamborghini518 · September 2005

I haven't noticed the difference, but I heard the same thing millennium and LM heard.

ormandh · September 2005

Well I guess I have found virgin territory.

I have been to places that I have never been before in my town and am finding some good finds! I am finding alot of clad and late silver. I bet if I had a better detector I would be able to go deeper. I may not neccesarily be able to dig that deep, but I may just find some older coins. -Dan

Wet vs. dry ground?

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