There are many great metal detecting manufacturers that sell in the United States and I think it is particularly important for hobbyists alike to find the brand that fits their characteristics and preferences. I’ve written this review about Bounty Hunter and some of their products in the hope to help those who are unfamiliar become more familiar with who they are and their products.
Bounty Hunter metal detectors are owned by First Texas Products and have been making quality affordable metal detectors for years. One thing is for sure, if you go to well-established stores like Walmart, Cabela’s, and other known department stores, there is a good chance you will see the Bounty Hunter brand. There are a few reasons for that.
WHO SELLS BOUNTY HUNTER METAL DETECTORS AND ACCESSORIES?
I’ve found that bigger department stores often carry the Bounty Hunter brands because they have an established history and are known for creating and selling metal detecting products at a very affordable price and not only that, their products have a great warranty. Additionally, Bounty Hunter is a great brand for beginners because they are so easy to use but still have the technology that the detectors need to be successful at finding treasures.
You can also find many other specialty metal detecting stores that sell Bounty Hunter products as well. Bounty Hunter is not just a department store brand, it sells right along with many other brands in stores and online.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER BUYING A BOUNTY HUNTER METAL DETECTOR?
There are many reasons why you should consider buying Bounty Hunter products, but one is definitely the PRICE! That’s right, their prices are pretty impressive. Bounty Hunter is one of the lowest priced metal detector manufacturers in the world that have been trusted by consumers for years. Sure, you can find metal detectors on Amazon, eBay, and other 3rd party selling platforms for cheaper than Bounty Hunter, but those brands may not be as well-known and trusted. Many of the unknown brands that have been tested in the field have failed the exercise.
The Bounty Hunter metal detectors can start as low as $89 dollars and reach as high as $500. That makes this brand the lowest trusted metal detector brand in America and don’t forget, they are made in America. Because of their low prices, a beginner that does not want to spend too much money at first, can start a new hobby for about $100. That is a huge opportunity. Anyone can begin their adventures with metal detecting, and if you find it’s not for you, you’re not out too much money. But if you do like it, when the time is right, you can either upgrade and buy a more elite Bounty Hunter metal detector or you can try other brands. The bottom line is, you can start something new and exciting, learn from an easy to use detector, and not break the bank as you’re starting off.
WHAT ARE SOME POPULAR METAL DETECTORS FROM BOUNTY HUNTER?
Below you will find a list of a few of the most sold Bounty Hunter metal detectors, including some of their accessories. If you have any questions, reach out to Treasures in America, we are here to help everyone with their adventures and passion.
Are you looking for a gold metal detector, but you do not have a big budget? The ‘Bounty Hunter Gold Digger’ might just be the gold metal detector that you’ve been looking for. With all the necessary gold metal detector requirements, the ‘Bounty Hunter Gold Digger’ will help you find gold in no time.
The ‘Land Ranger Pro’ by Bounty Hunter is a light-weight metal detector with advanced technology at an affordable price. Bounty Hunter metal detectors are known for making reliable products at a price that cannot be beaten. The Ranger Pro is in the category of Bounty Hunter‘s premier metal detectors and is ready for deep penetration, which allows the detectorist to rest assured that they can find all types of treasures and metals that are hidden in the ground.
The ‘Quick Draw II’ comes with an 8″ search coil which makes it easier to reach in tighter places but still effective enough to search big areas in a field, park, ghost towns, and more. The ‘Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II’ is a powerful metal detector with many features and an advanced computer circuit that will discriminate against unwanted metals like iron etc.
If you are looking for an All-Purpose metal detector than the ‘Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro’ might be the right choice for you! This detector will search for coins, jewelry, relics, and more whether you’re at the park, in shallow water, a field, you name it. This is truly a great detector for both beginners and advanced detecting.
Simplify your treasure hunting digs with an easy to use metal detector pinpointer! Yes, most metal detectors have a pinpoint mode, but they cannot help you find the target once you start digging like a pinpointer can.
Lightweight adjustable with true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8” jack with 1/4” adaptor 4’ cable.
Treasures in America Metal Detectors is the fastest growing online metal detecting store in America. We are just as passionate about treasure hunting as you are, and we enjoy being a part of our customer’s medical detecting and treasure hunting journey. We take pride in our customer service, we listen to our customers’ needs and wants, and we help find the right product at the price. Give us a try today so you can quickly get out in the field and find your lost treasures. To view more of Bounty Hunter products, please visit their website.
It’s not just a metal detector, it’s a LIFESTYLE. Good Luck. Be Safe. Find Your Adventure.
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASURE | MY FAMILY’S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE TREASURE
There is no doubt that everyone that knows me would agree that one of my biggest passions in life is historical treasure hunting. I have spent over 20 years learning everything that I can about the Spanish Conquests of gold, silver, and power in North America. I have learned so much and have over a hundred treasure sites that I’ve been researching since the age of 18. The more I would research, the more clues, and locations, and stories I found that I just couldn’t ignore. That’s how I got into treasure hunting or what I like to call, Historical Treasure Hunting. Finding out the story that is attached to certain monuments and structures is fascinating to me. But there is one thing that I favor even more than the lost mines and treasures from the Spanish in America: my family tree and heritage.
I started looking into my own family tree about 11 years ago. I was working an office job and found myself having a lot of extra time that I ended up using to research my own family lineage. It’s been a fun and exciting journey; I’ve made many discoveries and found many surprises along the way. First, I learned that my family history’s time in North America is relatively short, they arrived in North America in the 1840s from Scotland, and within a year, they traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, and parts of Idaho, and that’s where many of us live today. To get to my story, I think I will start with the McGregor Clan of Scotland and move back in time. The McGregor Clan is well-known in history today for their lands, but more importantly, because of Robert Roy McGregor, also known as Rob Roy | The Scottish Robin Hood. Because the McGregor Clan were a noble and a powerful clan, it was natural in those times that noble families marry into other noble families and that’s exactly what happened in my family.
During my research, I was pleased to discover that I had 7 well-documented Scottish families in my family tree from the year 1020-1858. There’s the Clan Stewart of Argyll, Scotland who dominated the country for generations, the Clan Graham of Perthshire, Scotland who was instrumental in demolishing the Roman wall built by the Roman Emperor, the Clan Campbell of Argyll, Scotland was the most successful clan in Scottish history, and Clan MacDonald of Ross, Scotland who’s roots run deep being the oldest and largest of all Scottish clans and I’m just getting started! It was easy to investigate and link these families to mine because their history and records are widely known and there are many documented marriages, baptisms, birth, and death records. Last but not least, a few more Clans worth mentioning are the Clan Douglas of East-Lothian, Scotland who was one of the most powerful families, the Clan McGregor of Lanarkshire, Scotland of whom Rob Roy MacGregor belonged to and became the subject of the Hollywood film Rob Roy in 1995. And finally, Clan Sinclair of Orkney, Scotland of which Henry Sinclair belonged to who led the Battle of Roslin in 1303 and defeated the English.
If being linked to families like that, doesn’t get you pumped and excited then I don’t know what does! The family clans from above are exactly the reason why I am deeply passionate about my family history but I can’t help but wonder, how can someone carry on the honor of their family history and their devotion for God and land? The more I study my family history, the more I realize that times are different, and even though I cherish, and honor family tradition, the best I can do is to try to remember my descendants and live brave, try to be respectful of others, and voyage and explore as much as I can. I think the most important thing I can do is to continue to research, learn, and document as many records as I can so I can share the stories with my children, and they can tell their children and so on, which brings me to the actual point of this story, the Sinclair family history.
The same Sinclair’s that are known for the Knights Templar treasure and the Roslin Chapel of Scotland. Now let’s can talk about the richest treasure known to man, the one that is too vast and powerful for any one man, the treasure of the Knights Templar.
THE BACKSTORY OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASURE
On October 13th, 1307King Phillip IV had his officers arrest hundreds of Knights Templar. King Phillip felt that the Templars had grown too powerful and wealthy and he felt threatened by them. He did one of the worst things anyone has ever done to a holy organization and he burned them at the stake. Some say that this is the origin where the superstition of Friday the 13th began; a day that would forever be remembered and considered cursed.
After Friday the 13th, many more Templars were hunted down and killed as well. From this point on, the Templars went into hiding and the organization went underground. For almost 90 years, the remaining Templars were spread out through Europe and in Scotland, some of the noble families shared the responsibility to keep the Templars secrets and their locations secret. Tunnels and Templar symbols underneath castles of Scotland have been recently found. Some historians and scholars believe these were castles and the Scottish families that dwelled in them would help the Templars to organize and grow strong once again.
WHY WOULD THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HIDE THEIR TREASURE IN NORTH AMERICA?
In 1398, Henry Sinclair the 1st sailed to North America with 12 ships that were full of riches. He was accompanied by his brothers of God-the Knights Templars, and others that were equally loyal to the cause of hiding the treasure so that no man would ever find it.
Some say that Henry Sinclair, and the men that accompanied him, were the first to discover North America almost 100 years before Christopher Columbus ever set foot. Information like that could change history and what we are taught. A few questions I find myself asking are: Why would they leave Europe to hide the treasure? Why would they seek a location to hide it that is so far from their allies and their homeland?
THE PLAN AND VOYAGE TO SAVE THE TREASURE AND HOLY RELICS
Around the 1390s, a plan was made to hide this great treasure deep in the world, far away from everyone. The Templars felt that the treasure was too important to leave to chance that anyone might find it and they feared that its location would be found if it stayed in Europe. Henry Sinclair the 1st, Earl of Orkney was a Knights Templar and born into the noble and well-respected Clan Sinclair (my 17th Great-Grandfather). He was actively involved in the plans of relocating this valuable treasure. This was no easy task; it took patience and time to slowly make the arrangements of this incredibly detailed and thought out plan. It is said that for a couple of years, one of the Sinclair’s castles were used for the meeting place, where the 12 ships were loaded up and heavily burdened by gold, silver, ruby’s, silks, statues, coins, and holy relics. This was done in a discreet way so no-one would notice that the group and clan family was up to something.
Even though there are a few different stories and theories of where they sailed, there has been evidence to suggest that those 12 ships landed on the newfound land of natives — a new world full of different cultures that had no knowledge of the Knights Templar, God, and the power of Europe. As I mentioned before, many believe that Henry Sinclair the 1st was the first to discover the “New World” nearly a century before Christopher Columbus. Many also believe that the Sinclair Party and Templars landed in the Nova Scotia area for the winter, and then sailed on to Massachusetts.
There is one story I found of an unknown fisherman and his brother that showed up in Orkney Scotland, after 12 years of being missing in action. He told a remarkable story of losing control of his ship by a storm and ending up in Greenland. As the story goes, Henry Sinclair believed their story and also that these fishermen knew how to get to the New World. He convinced the fishermen (now known to be the Zeno Brothers), to accompany him, and the 12 ships back to North America.
Henry Sinclair did return to Scotland where he constructed the famous Roslin Chapel of Scotland. The same Roslin Chapel where it is claimed that Henry Sinclair left sculptures and hidden secrets of his travels to North America as well as clues to where some treasures might be hidden in and throughout the chapel itself.
PRESENT DAY DISCOVERIES OF THE TEMPLAR KNIGHTS TREASURE
There have been many discoveries in North America that could change history as we know it, a history that is not taught in schools today. The history that has yet to be discovered is so complex that if a modern-day treasure hunter could have the resources to research and follow the clues, they could discover more than he or she thought possible. Some historical artifacts and discoveries have been found in Eastern of Northern America and date back as far as the Vikings and they lead many to believe that the Knights Templar may have, in fact, sailed, and landed in North America. A few that I will discuss in this article are the Newport Tower, Westford Knight cemetery, and tunnels and caves.
The Newport Tower found in Rhode Island is protected and is in great condition today. This structure has raised many questions: Who built it and when? Many people believe that Henry Sinclair, not only organized the construction of it, but furthermore, used it as a landmark of his exploration. The construction of the Tower is of European design and looks to be something of value. Much like the Roslin Chapel, the New Port Tower is believed to hold secrets as well. The tower was built with strange openings inside; some believe it points to stars and charts our galaxy, while others believe that it could be more like a map. Perhaps if used correctly and proven to be built by Henry Sinclair and his party, it would give the exact direction and location of the Templar treasure.
Westford Knight cemetery is in Massachusetts and is a place that can be visited today. There’s a display of a Knight Statue lying on the ground next to a grave. This Knight’s history and meaning is up in the air and many people still question its involvement with Henry Sinclair and the Knights Templar.
There are reports of tunnels and caves found in North America; man-made tunnels that show tool marks and are full of symbols that could be linked to the Templars. In some of these tunnels’, altars have been found that have running, natural springs that could be symbolizing the Holy Water of Christ. Was this a place for the Templars to pray?
There are several TV shows and documentaries that talk about similar things that I’ve as well. To name a few: the Curse of Oak Island on the History Channel and their search for the mysterious legend to the island, America Unearthed on the Travel Channel did a few episodes about the links and clues left behind in America that point to how the Templar treasure could be in America. There are many credible resources that have speculated and researched the exploration of Henry Sinclair and the Templar treasure in America for an awfully long time. There are many unexplained stories, structures, and artifacts that could be pointed to the Templars being here. What does that mean? Could it mean that Henry Sinclair and the Knights Templar really could have hidden their valuable treasure in North America?
If this is true, the wealthiest and largest treasure known to man might be right at our fingertips. All we need to do dedicate the time to research, organize, and find clues to the truth.
MY CONCLUSION AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASURE
I have been hunting treasures and lost history for over 20 years. I studied History and Anthropology. I’ve spent countless hours hunting down the Spanish treasures in Western America. I am Timothy Draper, the Founder of the team, Treasures in America, a team dedicated to historical research and uncovering the truth. I’m a researcher that uses well-known and newly found evidence and lost history to find, structures, artifacts, and legends in America.
I’ve been investigating my family history for over 11 years. I take my family’s history seriously and I am always looking to further the family tree, backed by evidence and records from Europe and other resources. In the last few years, I have seen that many authors have written books about Henry Sinclair and his voyage to the New World. I’ve read about the secrets of the Knight Templar, the Roslin Chapel, the Templar treasure, and anything else I could find to be of value. I know that many people have spent a good chunk of their lives researching and putting the pieces of the puzzle together. There are many Historians and officials in America as well as Scotland that know this story very well.
This is where I’d like to ask something of my readers. If you read this article and you know of more information linked to it that may further my research, please reach out to me. If you know of a person that has information to the Knights Templar, Henry Sinclair, clues that have been found in North America, please pass this article to them so they can reach out to me. I would like to form a team of specialists that can join with me to hunt for not only the lost history and clues, but for the treasure itself! I know that with my experience, and a team of people that have experience in many different fields, will be the difference between success and failure on a mission like this.
I would like to form an alliance of knowledgeable people and go after this story. I want to fully document this journey and travel to Scotland, talk with historians there, scholars, and urban legend seekers find more clues, the back story and more so we can return to America and search for more clues. With all the information available in our current time, I believe that a well-rounded team can not only uncover the lost information but could be successful in actually tracking down one of the most important events that have taken place in history. I hope to hear from you. Let’s find The Knights Templar Treasure.
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Many of you may have wondered or even asked, “What are the best and top-selling products from Fisher metal detectors?” I wanted to create a list here so everyone can get the information they need to research it further. What makes Fisher metal detectors so popular? What is the Best Fisher Metal Detectors?
What is Fisher’s History with Metal Detectors?
Fisher Research Laboratory was started by Dr. Gerhard R. Fisher back in 1931. He was a known engineer and inventor and he was the first to patent the metal detector. Like many great businesses today, Fisher started his business in his garage, making the first metal detector right here in the United States of America. Fisher is the oldest metal detecting company in the world and still today, Fisher is using current technology to build trusted metal detectors and accessories. This could be the reason why the Best Fisher Labs Research Metal Detectors may be a top-seller!
What does Fisher Metal Detectors Offer for Warranty?
Fisher has a great warranty program and they have a great staff to help you troubleshoot your product(s) and/or help you get it fixed or replaced. Their warranty can go up to 5 years on some of their metal detectors. That alone is a big selling point for many people.
Customer Rating and Feedback
Since Treasures in America has been in business, we have received tons of feedback and customer ratings from previous Fisher customers. One thing that I can say is, people really like their Fisher brands metal detectors and accessories. Most of them feel strongly that Fisher makes the best metal detectors and accessories on the market. In fact, a big portion of my customers have mentioned that they already own a Fisher detector, have loved it, and are now in the market for an additional one OR that it’s time to upgrade and buy a new one to replace their old one. It is obvious to me that people really like Fisher’s brand metal detectors.
Best Fisher Metal Detectors
Below you will find what are considered to be the bestselling Fisher products for 2020. Read through the short descriptions of each to help you decide which one is a good fit for you. Always choose a metal detector that is within your budget and one that fits your needs. If you need assistance or if you have any questions, please reach out to our customer service department and we would be glad to outfit you with the product(s) that fits your needs.
The 1280X 8″ Coil is housed in the most rugged enclosure and has a collapsible pole assembly. A short pole assembly is desired when diving, but the full extension is preferred when standing or wading. The 1280X is submersible to 250 feet. The control housing can be easily removed for hip mounting or it can be chest-mounted with an optional chest harness. The 1280X is known for being the best freshwater detector but can be used in salt water as well.
If you are looking for a land or beach metal detector and a trusted brand, you came to the right place. The Fisher CZ-21 metal detector comes highly recommended by many customers and the reviews are incredible. A whopping 250′ deep metal detector that can be used on land or water and under $1100 dollars is amazing. This truly is one of Fisher Labs best detectors.
Announcing the New F19 with 11″ DD Waterproof Search Coil! This is a high-performance coin/relic detector that comes standard with our 11″ DD waterproof coil and at 19 kHz operating frequency, it will be the best relic detector ever! Conquer iron-infested sites with our Fe Tone – Adjustable Iron Audio, new enhanced V-Break Tone Discrimination system, Notch mode with adjustable Notch Width, and a display backlight on/off feature.
The F44 is an easy to use manual ground balance detector. It has superfast retuned speed with excellent target separation and easy to use Discrimination, Sensitivity, Notch, and Pinpoint features. GROUND-GRAB Computerized Ground Balancing and Manual Ground Balance make it easy to tune the Fisher F44 to the soil you are hunting in. Easily identify buried targets. Custom mode allows users to set their own tones.
Fisher F75 Ltd with Boost and Cache Processes.
The most versatile high-performance detector ever made! It is the industry’s premier relic hunting and ultimate multi-purpose metal detector. These new features make the F75 Ltd more versatile with greater depth, better target separation, and audio features that will open your iron-infested sites!
With the Fisher Gemini 3, you will be on the right path to discoveries. This is a different type of treasure hunting than your normal metal detecting. To be successful in recovering deep treasures you need to know a few things.
The Gold Bug 2 offers extraordinary sensitivity; at 71 kHz it features a remarkably high operating frequency. The Gold Bug 2 also features iron discrimination, is dust and moisture resistant, has audio-boost, and can operate in any type of soil with the choice of three mineralization modes. In the Iron Disc Mode, the detector can identify hot rocks and small iron trash items like nails. Package includes Detector, 6.5’ & 10” coil.
Fisher’s smaller 5-inch coil is great for finding coins, smaller jewelry, relics, and even small gold nuggets. The small 5-inch size is perfect for detecting in high-density trash areas, highly mineralized soil, and hard to reach tight spots. All Fisher search coils purchased separately carry a 90-day factory warranty and are fully submersible. Works with the Fisher F5 & F19 metal detector.
The Fisher F-Pulse Pinpointer, pinpoints the exact location of metal objects buried in soil, sand, or dirt. The Fisher F-Pulse Pinpointer is a fully waterproof pinpointer, submersible to 6 feet, and is capable of functioning in salt and freshwater.
This 15″ DD coil gives a huge depth advantage over the 11″, especially when used with the boost or cache modes. The depth is incredible letting you see that deep virgin ground that is out of reach for all other detectors. The DD configuration and speed of the Fishers still give excellent separation for a coil this size. Waterproof 15″ Search Coil from Fisher, Designed for Fisher F75. Includes 90 Day Factory Warranty.
To view more of Best Fisher Labs Research Metal Detectors, please browse more of our website and online store.
It’s not just a metal detector, it’s a LIFESTYLE. Good Luck. Be Safe. Find Your Adventure.
The Minelab Equinox series has become one of the most wanted metal detector series in the world. From the detector itself including all its accessories, the Minelab Equinox has proven to be a hot commodity. Let’s get into a few things that I believe makes the Equinox such a big-ticket metal detector.
WHAT MAKES THE EQUINOX SERIES ONE OF THE BEST?
I have said time and time again that the Minelab CTX 3030 is my favorite metal detector. There are many reasons for this, and you can read more about why from my previous article. I was personally present for the ‘Minelab Dealers Meeting’ in 2017 and that was the day that Minelab gave us a sneak peek of the Equinox. As my team sat in the conference room, a Minelab employee leaned over my shoulder and said to me, “This is a detector that we think Treasures in America will really like.” Within seconds, the speaker announced that we will now talk about the Equinox and will be able to see the prototype for ourselves.
As the speaker was explaining the amazing innovative features of the NEW Equinox, it was being passed along to all the dealers so we could examine it firsthand. When it was finally passed to me, I was impressed instantly. I held the Equinox in my hands and immediately noticed the perfect balance and light-weight structure. As I was tuning into its slim and unique appearance, the same employee who had spoken to me previously stated, “We know treasure hunters like yourself will appreciate the compact size and weight of the Equinox Series. We’ve taken the technology and highly admired functions and simplicity of the CTX 3030 and created this detector that is more affordable.” Keep in mind, this detector is not fully comparable with technology and performance as the CTX 3030, but they definitely brought value with a few of the sought-out functions and options of the CTX. As soon as the Equinox hit the market, I jumped at the opportunity to get my name on the list to get one.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THE MINELAB EQUINOX SERIES?
The Equinox 800 has functions and technology like the CTX 3030 which makes it one of the most powerful metal detectors for only $899.00. When it comes to advanced metal detectors, they range anywhere from $2,000-$8,000. The Equinox 600 has almost all the same functions as the Equinox 800 minus the Gold mode function for $649. If hunting for gold is not your top priority, then the 600 is going to be a great detector for you. Just because the 600 does not have the gold mode, does not mean that it will not find gold targets. It just means it does not have the special preset that uses the perfect frequency for gold. You will still be able to find gold coins, relics, and jewelry. The 800 will find gold nuggets and more due to the frequency change. If you are hoping to find gold, the 800 will be the better choice for you. Now, we can get into functions, options, and accessories.
With innovative NEW simultaneous multi-frequency technology, the Minelab EQUINOX Series redefines all-purpose detecting for the serious enthusiast. Equally adaptable for all target types and ground conditions, just set your detecting location and go!
With the added functionality of Gold Mode, High Frequency 20/40 kHz., Wireless audio accessories, and Advanced settings, the EQUINOX 800 offers extra versatility.
The Equinox 600 is very similar in functionality and design as the 800. The biggest difference in this detector is that the 600 does NOT offer the “gold mode.” That doesn’t mean that gold cannot be found with this detector, there’s just not a gold setting to search specifically for gold. There are plenty of coils and accessory options to choose from as well.
Modes: Park, Field, & Beach
Equinox Series Accessories
Top-Selling Accessories for the Equinox 800 and 600
Headphones come with regular Bluetooth technology but also have enhanced, super-fast apt-X Low Latency technology for the minimal time delay. It can also be connected directly to the detector’s 3.5mm (1/8-inch) headphone socket for wired use, via the included aux cable.
Waterproof headphones with EQUINOX connector. Take your headphones in the water where the Equinox can go. Can also be connected to a WM 08 Wireless Audio Module.
This is no joke! The Minelab Equinox 15″ DD Smart Coil will cover more ground and read targets in double the depth. This smart coil will turn your Equinox Series into a new metal detector that will rise above others. No matter if you are looking for treasure caches, coins, or relics, this 15″ DD smart coil will help you succeed in your journey.
Are you wanting to upgrade your Minelab Equinox? This coil will do the job and take your detector to a whole new level. The EQX 11″ is a DD smart coil that will help you discover more treasures.
Minelab makes some of the best metal detectors and prospecting equipment in the world. Treasures in America is a proud Minelab dealer, offering the best of the best Minelab metal detectors and treasure hunting accessories.
As you can see, the Equinox series offers everything you could ever want in a metal detector. The price is right for a powerful detector and the variety of accessories like coils and headphones will help you grow with your Equinox. If you have any questions and would like help with your options, please reach out to Treasures in America and we would be happy to outfit you with the right tool for the job. If you would like to learn from Minelab please click on this link.
It’s not just a metal detector, it’s a LIFESTYLE. Good Luck. Be Safe. Find Your Adventure.
How Deep Will Deep Seeking Metal Detectors Read Targets?
One question I get asked all the time is, “How deep in the ground can a particular metal detector find targets?” This is a tough question because some detectors are more accurate at 0”- 6” inches while others can read targets much deeper. The main reason I wanted to make this article is so anyone who is curious, can see which metal detectors on the market were designed to find deeper targets. Some of these detectors can read targets even deeper than suggested when you purchase a DD search coil. I will list a few examples in the listings below.
Please keep in mind that these are not cheap metal detectors. Most of these detectors are in the advanced detector category and the price will be much greater than your average detector. There is something else to keep in mind, the target itself. The size of the target can, and likely will make a big difference in how deep the detector will find targets. Soils, wet sand, and many other factors can also alter the depth reading. Gold, silver, iron… all these things play a big role in the metal detectors’ ability to read deeper or shallower in the ground.
What Brands Make Deep Seeking Metal Detectors?
There are a few brands that have deep seeking capabilities and I would like to go over them quickly.
Minelab is one of the metal detector leaders of the market. They make the beginner to advanced detectors, and a couple of their detectors can be considered “deep seeking detectors.”
Nokta is newer to the United States but has already made a great name for themselves in other parts of the world. They have a category for deep seeking detectors and several of them have some really great features.
Fisher is the oldest metal detector manufacturer in the United States. They have a metal detector that will seek out treasures deep in the ground.
Garrett is an all-time favorite brand and they also have a detector that I would consider as their deep seeking treasure finder.
Best Deep Seeking Metal Detectors of 2020
These detectors are not in any specific order, I will leave opinions and performance standards up to you to decide. I fully believe that all I can do is give you the information and you can decide what is best for you according to the price tag and options. Always buy the detector that is in your budget and that fits your needs. If you would like Treasures in America’s help outfitting you with the right tool for the job, please reach out to us.
With the Fisher Gemini 3, you will be on the right path to discoveries. This is a different type of treasure hunting than your normal metal detecting. This deep seeking detector is perfect for discovering a variety of “treasure trove” type caches like coins and jewelry that are deep in the ground.
The Minelab CTX 3030 Metal Detector is a serious metal detector for detectorists, treasure hunters, and more. This professional metal detector has multiple frequency transmissions, advanced targeting, and high sensitivity. I would consider buying the Minelab 17” DD Smart coil for $399.00.
Nokta Invenio has taken the first and single revolutionary step taken towards turning a dream into reality in the metal detector industry! Invenio represents one of the most dramatic advances in metal detection technology since conventional metal detectors first appeared on the market in the 1930s.
It is time to search deeper, better, and be successful in your treasure hunting with the Garrett ATX Deepseeker Package. Not only will this machine detect metals in the deeper in the ground, but it will also help with hard soils and situations that a traditional metal detector may have a difficult time with.
The Nokta Deephunter 3D Pro metal detector is the first detector in the world to combine the ability to locate Deep Treasures, Cavities, and Individual Coins in one unit. Now, you can purchase a single, powerful detector that is capable of locating BOTH individual coins AND larger treasures at extreme depth.
With extreme depth capability and maximum gold sensitivity of the Minelab GPZ 7000, the innovative GPZ 7000 takes gold detecting to a new level of performance. This exciting detector has many versatile features and new technologies including wireless audio, integrated GPS, and a weatherproof platform. I suggest that you look into purchasing the Minelab 19” DD Coil for $1500.00.
Search deeper for even better treasures! The GTI 2500 Pro now includes the Super Deep Treasure Hound Depth Multiplier with Eagle Eye Pinpoint. Search for larger, deeper targets and scan 15 to 20 feet for buried treasure caches and other hidden valuables.
The Nokta Jeohunter 3D Dual System is designed and manufactured using the latest technologies. This system is the World’s most advanced detector for locating precious metals and detecting hidden cavities. Jeohunter 3D Dual System is a deep penetrating detector.
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You’re not going to go wrong if you decide to purchase the Minelab Vanquish series. If you have not yet made the decision and you need more information, this is the article for you. The world of metal detecting and treasure hunting is changing. Before my partners and I decided to invest and start Treasures in America, we did our research and the rise in the world of metal detecting has increased massively since 2013.
With that being said, the metal detecting manufacturers have changed with time and technology, and accuracy has only gotten better. Metal detectors are not only better, but the metal detectorists themselves are also getting more bang for their buck. Minelab metal detectors are a great example of quality and technology. For many years, the X-Terra series has been not only affordable, but the series has offered many different accessories and search coils to fit your treasure hunting preferences. Now the Vanquish series is replacing the X-Terra series and is outperforming them as well.
The Minelab Vanquish Series Metal Detector
Minelab says, “Now Entry-Level Is Next-Level” and after purchasing one for myself, I can see why they say this. With modern day metal detectors, you don’t need to worry about training classes and spending months learning how the detector functions. In fact, several detectors on the market make it easy for a beginner to turn it on and start finding treasures. The Minelab Vanquish is one of those metal detectors and let’s not forget that the search coil is waterproof up to 1 meter.
The Vanquish series consists of 4 different models that have different price tags and different features. I’m going to help you understand all four models so you can make the choice of which one best fits your needs and budget. I tell everyone that the price is especially important and never go over your budget so please keep that in mind while you’re shopping. Life experiences have proven that if you are unable to afford the item you purchased, you will never be happy, so know your budget and stick with it.
Minelab Vanquish Series | The Four Different Models
To get even more detailed descriptions on the Vanquish models 340, 440, 540, and 540 Pro, click on the links.
The Minelab Vanquish 340 is your beginning model and it starts at $199.00 with many features that will be useful for everyone. It comes with the simultaneous multi-frequency that will find all metals; it will search in all soil types and works for silver, gold, jewelry, relics, and more. The preset mode built into this detector is Coin & Jewelry. It is also extremely light, weighing in at only 2.6 pounds, meaning you can swing this detector all day long without feeling like you have worn out your arm. It also has a telescoping shaft and armrest so you can pack it around with ease. Click on this link to learn more.
The Minelab Vanquish 440 is like the 340 but the price tag is $279.00 and it has a few more features than the 440. All the features I have listed above are included, but Minelab added the preset mode of Relics and a Custom Mode which means you can program to your own hunting preferences. With the 440 model you can now search anywhere at any time whether on the beach, in a park, or in the middle of a field. The 10” search coil will amaze you! Wet sand at the beach is hard for some metal detectors but not the Vanquish 440, it was made to dominate in these situations. Click on this link to learn more.
The Minelab Vanquish 540 model is getting up there with its options and is known as a serious detector with ultimate performance. The price for this detector is $369.00 and it comes with a 12” search coil. That might not sound like much when comparing to the 10” search coil from the 340 & 440 Vanquish models, but a 12” search coil can make quite a difference. This model also has the multi-frequency and the same modes as the 440 but the weight did change slightly. It increased by .2 pounds, giving it a total weight of 2.8 pounds. The 540 model does include a red LED backlight for you nighttime hunters that will help make it possible to see the screen in the dark. The iron bias function makes it easier to find treasure and without the hassle of digging up a lot of trash. Finally, let’s not forget about the rechargeable batteries or the fact that it comes with a pinpointer mode to help you narrow down the exact spot and depth of your find. Click on this link to learn more.
The Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro-Pack is for the serious detectorist that wants total control of their hunts and digs. The price of this is only $499.00 and there’s a reason for this, DD coils. It comes with the same technology as the 540 standard, but it comes with two search coils, the 8” and 12” DD coils. This gives you a completely different experience from the other Vanquish series because now you can use the 8” coil in the hard to reach places, but have the option of switching to the 12” coil to cover more ground. You also get the rechargeable batteries, Iron Bias, Bluetooth headphones, and the red LED backlight. The 540 Pro-Pack is basically the same as the 540, but with the 540 Pro, the extra 8” coil is included. If you are looking for the best of the best in the Vanquish family, this is the one you want. Click on this link to learn more.
My Conclusion and Opinion
The Vanquish series is the future for beginners and advanced metal detectorists. The power and technology is literally in your hands for less than $500. Like I’ve mentioned before, pick the model that fits your budget and hunting preferences. I have left links that will take you to our website where you can learn a lot more about each detector. The specs and functions are listed in each product and our customer service team is here to help you and outfit you with the right gear that fits your budget and needs. Reach out to us with our live chat, our contact us form, email, or by phone. I wish you good luck in your search and I hope you find many treasures. To learn more from Minelab please click here.
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The Garrett slogan for this detector is, “Garrett AT Pro Brings Hunted-Out Sites Back to Life.” I think that is an interesting saying due to my experiences with the Garrett AT Pro and other Garrett metal detectors. Let’s start off with a common question that I get asked almost every day…
IS THE GARRETT AT PRO WATERPROOF?
Is the Garrett AT Pro a waterproof detector? Yes! The Garrett AT Pro is waterproof up to 10 feet deep! It is fully submersible in freshwater and saltwater.
IS THE GARRETT AT PRO A POWERFUL METAL DETECTOR?
Is the Garrett AT Pro a powerful metal detector that’s easy to use? Yes, it sure is! It’s a powerful detector that is great in any condition of hunting. It’s easy-to-use functions and modern-day technology makes this detector a favorite of many veteran detectorists.
Another nice thing about it is that the Garrett AT Pro comes with the MS-2 headphones, which are amazingly comfortable and has fantastic sound quality. This way, you can hear every beep even if you are in noisy places. These headphones have a $119.95 value that come included with your purchase of the Garrett AT Pro. The AT Pro is considered an “All-Terrain” metal detector that will give you the option to take it anywhere; including the beach, freshwater, black sand locations, or just about anywhere else you can think of. That’s why it’s considered an ALL-TERRAIN metal detector, it’s ready for anything!
The Garrett AT Pro works great in all types of situations but these specific hunting grounds are highly recommended by Garrett:
Ghost Town Hunting, Competition Events, Beach/Fresh Water Hunting.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER FEATURES FOR THE GARRETT AT PRO?
The Garrett AT Pro also has the Pro Mode Audio feature that sets it apart from other detectors in its class. The Pro Mode Audio allows the detectorist to hear tone changes so the user can better judge the conductivity, size, shape, and depth of the target found it the ground before the detectorist even starts to dig. This gives the user the decision to either ignore the target or decide to dig it up.
The AT Pro also has the Iron Audio feature beep that also gives the user the power to decide to dig for iron or move on. This is nice because most discriminating metal detectors will pass up iron targets without alerting the user. The Garrett AT Pro will alert you with a different audio tone so you can decide if you want to dig for the target. Most detectorists will agree that not all iron targets are trash; many detectorists have found valuable iron artifacts that they’ve dug up and wanted to keep instead of discarding them. As you can see, the Garrett AT Pro literally puts the power of the decision in your hands.
Here’s some other features you may find helpful and worthy of a metal detector that fits your needs.
HIGH-RES IRON DISCRIM
40 levels of iron discrimination provide the fine resolution needed to separate a good target from iron trash
FAST TRACK GROUND BALANCE
The automatic feature that allows the user to quickly ground balance the detector in mineralized soil conditions.
DIGITAL TARGET ID
Numeric identification scale from 0 to 99. Identifies a target metal’s conductivity.
ELECTRONIC PINPOINTING
This non-motion All-Metal Mode function is used to precisely locate a detected target’s position.
GARRETT METAL DETECTOR HISTORY
Garrett Metal Detectors is a worldwide leader in the metal detecting industry. They work in research, development, manufacture, and training of both hobby and security metal detecting gear. Garrett is committed to quality and customer service. They strive to make their products affordable and accessible for their customers without sacrificing the excellence of their products.
GARRETT ELECTRONICS, INC. WARRANTY
Garrett Electronics, Inc. (“Garrett”) warrants that each piece of security equipment manufactured by Garrett is protected by the following limited parts and labor warranty for a period of 24 (twenty-four) months (the “Warranty”). During this 24-month period, Garrett will inspect and evaluate all equipment returned to its authorized repair station or factory to determine if the equipment meets Garrett’s performance specifications. Garrett will repair or replace at no charge to the owner all parts determined faulty. This Warranty does not cover batteries nor any and all failures caused by abuse, tampering, theft, failure due to weather, battery acid, or other contaminants and equipment repairs made by an unauthorized party.
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The Minelab Gold Monster 1000 was created for everyone. It is not for an ‘advanced user’ only and it is not for ‘beginners,’ it’s for all the above. The Minelab Gold Monster 1000 used high-performance technology for seeking gold, but it was built with an automatic operation for easy use.
For many years, metal detectors were hard to learn and not so user friendly. Minelab kept that in mind when creating the Gold Monster, no advanced knowledge is needed. If you are a beginner metal detectorist, you can do the same thing as an experienced detectorist would do and read the owner’s manual and perhaps watch a few YouTube videos and start using this detector right away and be equally as successful.
The Fully Automatic Operation really makes things extremely easy for the user. It has automatic noise cancelation, auto ground balance, & automatic sensitivity as well. For a beginner, this is not only a time-saver with fewer steps to do, but it takes all the brainwork out of the equation and does the work for you! There’s no need to do anything more than power up the detector and start swinging it back and forth to find your treasure. Minelab has been developing detectors for a long time and with their brands being known for high-performance and top-notch technology, you can rest assured that you are in good hands with Minelab’s programming and factory settings.
The Gold Monster frequency is set for 45kHz and after many field trials and testing, Minelab decided that was the ‘sweet spot’ for successful gold hunting. The advanced signal processor that is built into the Gold Monster is of a different type than that of the traditional VLF gold detector. It boosts the sensitivity to gold seeking beyond normal gold detectors.
The waterproof search coil is also genuinely nice and handy for scouting rivers, springs, and shallow water situations. The coil is waterproof up to 3 feet, but the rest of the detector is not waterproof.
The Gold Monster is extremely helpful with its discrimination programming which is adaptive. Salty soils can really throw off many detectors today, but the Gold Monster was programmed to be ready to work for you and will adapt to your environment.
The Gold Monster 1000 also has a couple of extra coils you can purchase for future searching. I will show the detector and accessories below with links so you can learn more.
Overall, the Minelab Gold Monster 1000 has become a consumer’s favorite. The Gold Monster is in demand and even hard to find from time to time. Some detectorists have even had to be put on a waiting list for their purchase. I have spoken with Minelab about the Gold Monster’s availability was told that because of the high demand for these detectors, they have been producing and manufacturing more to meet these demands.
Many customers have told me that they are extremely happy with their Gold Monster and it has now been put high up on their list of a great detector. I strongly encourage anyone that has been debating on whether to invest in the Gold Monster to give it a try. They will be excited about their decision to purchase and will have no regrets.
The GOLD MONSTER 1000 features fully automatic operation and comes with a choice of coils, battery options, and shaft configurations. If you are looking for super sensitive gold performance at a great price, then this is the detector you have been waiting for!
Rechargeable 19 WH Lithium-Ion battery pack that can be charged using the Universal AC Charger plug pack car battery charger.
If you have any questions about the Gold Monster 1000, its accessories, or any other product, please reach out to our customer service department. Treasures in America is dedicated to helping our customers and sharing the adventure through our knowledge and passion. We are the fastest growing online metal detecting store in America, and we will show you why. To learn more about this product from the manufacture please visit their website.
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Nokta has referred to themselves as the “Rising Star” of metal detecting companies and they have good reason to do so. Nokta was established in Turkey during 2001 and soon after, their metal detectors became known across the country. Their categories for detectors are a little different than what USA brands tend to offer. For example, they have manufactured many deep-seeking and imaging metal detectors. I’m not talking just 1 or 2 of these different detectors, but several.
It seems that they have opened the market for advanced detectors, including treasure|cache machines. Nokta is also known for their Pulsedive 2 in 1, Simplex+, and the Anfibio multi. It seems that they have found a niche category that’s working, and they are sticking with it. Finally, in just the last few years, Nokta started selling their products in North America and recruiting what they call the “Nomads” team.
WHO IS NOKTA | MARKO METAL DETECTORS?
Everyone has been hearing about Nokta | Makro since they started selling in the United States, but I think there are still some questions some have about their products and technology. I can tell you this, I own the Nokta Anfibio Multi and the Nokta Multi Kruzer and I am very impressed. Nokta has created multi-frequency metal detectors which means, one metal detector does the job of 3 traditional metal detectors, you can’t beat that.
Here is another bonus I’ve noticed about the Nokta detectors, they seem to do very well in high trashy areas. A personal example I can tell you about this is when the Treasures in America team traveled to a ghost town called Frisco. This ghost town and location is a somewhat forgotten place to explorers and when we entered the townsite, we saw artifacts and old iron trash everywhere. There was so much spread out all over the place that as you walked around, literally almost every step you took, you could pick up an artifact or something made of iron. I knew that most metal detectors would go crazy in an environment like this, but I wanted to test my new detectors.
Most of my other detectors were in fact overloaded and not working properly, but I must tell you that the Nokta Anfibio Multi was doing extremely well differentiating the iron trash. I was still able to detect without too much frustration and interference. Today, every time I go metal detecting, I take two detectors with me. One that I feel is best for the environment I’m going to be in and the Nokta Anfibio Multi. I have learned to always bring it along to simplify my efforts in high trashy places and I think that’s saying a lot because I own at least 20 different detectors from multiple brands and ranging in price.
WHAT IS THE PRICE RANGE OF NOKTA DETECTORS?
Nokta has done a great job creating metal detectors with many varieties and price ranges. You can buy a kid’s metal detector for around $120 dollars, or the Simplex+ for around $250, and they have many other great detectors that you can purchase for only $550 all the way up to $6,720.
As you can see, Nokta has a wide collection of detectors and they carry a variety of coils, pinpointers, and accessories as well. Below is a list of Nokta’s top-selling products so you can see for yourself what people are buying and what is popular.
BEST NOKTA METAL DETECTORS AND ACCESSORIES OF 2020
The Nokta Gold Kruzer has a high rating from customers and prospectors alike. Even though the Kruzer was designed to find exceedingly small gold nuggets, the Nokta Gold Kruzer is a great detector for gold relics as well. The Gold Kruzer doesn’t just locate gold in the ground; but like coin detectors, relics detectors, and all-purpose detectors, the Kruzer alone will find all of those objects too. You do not have to stop at the water with the Kruzer, because it is a fully submersible metal detector up to 16 feet (5 meters).
Nokta Invenio is the first and single revolutionary step taken towards turning a dream into reality in the metal detector industry! Invenio represents one of the most dramatic advances in metal detection technology since conventional metal detectors first appeared on the market in the 1930s. While many new features and advancements in technology have been introduced since, Invenio provides the first major step forward in meeting consumer expectations.
This metal detector combines multiple detectors in one and utilizes cutting edge technology, enabling a unique yet easy-to-use detector experience for new to experienced detectorists. The IMPACT boasts (12) search modes designed to hunt out different targets such as coins, relics, and deep treasure caches. It also operates extremely well in different terrains including (but not limited to) wet beach sand and parks, allowing you to search without any further adjustment if you wish.
The Nokta Jeohunter 3D Dual System is designed and manufactured using the latest technologies. This system is the World’s most advanced detector for locating precious metals and detecting hidden cavities. Jeohunter 3D Dual System is a deep penetrating detector. The system uses advanced discrimination to accurately classify metal targets in to four groups: Gold, Non-ferrous, Steel and Iron. In addition to accurately detecting and analyzing metal objects, Jeohunter 3D Dual System is also capable of detecting cavities underground like caves, cellars, tunnels, shelters, and graves in real-time.
Whether you are at a park, ancient field, or beach, searching for coins, relics, or jewelry, the Anfibio Series will deliver superior depth, speed, and performance. No need to get frustrated navigating through multiple screens – The Anfibio’s single menu design offers amazingly simple operation and saves valuable detecting time. Anfibio Multi (5/14/20 kHz) – Multi-Purpose.
The Multi Kruzer will bring hunted out sites back to life by offering the best performance and depth combined with its robust and waterproof design. Are you a beach hunter? We did not forget about you, either! The Multi Kruzer features a new advanced beach mode that provides a very stable performance on the wet salt beach and even underwater.
We are proud to offer our first entry-level detector, the SIMPLEX+, which makes quality metal detecting available and affordable for all users. SIMPLEX+ is a turn-on & go detector with auto ground balancing! It boasts preset search modes, including a beach mode, in a very easy-to-use, single menu design.
The Nokta Pulsedive 2-in-1 is a lightweight and easy to use a metal detector for underwater. At the beach or at a lake, you will be ready to do it all and find it all with the Nokat Pulsedive 2-in-1. The small and compact detector makes it easy to scuba or snorkel in the water and with the all-metal pinpointer feature, you could get lucky with finding treasures if you are in the right place. Dive like a pro and purchase the Nokta Pulsedive 2-in- today. Please reach out to Treasures in America if you have any questions or if you would like us to outfit you with the right gear for you at the right price.
It is very important to have a pinpointer when you are out in the field and that’s why the Nokta | Makro Pinpointer is a great choice for you if you are in the market. The Nokta | Makro Pinpointer is a very accurate small metal detector that helps you locate and narrow down the exact location of the target that your metal detector alerted you about. The Nokta Pinpointer will help you locate your target at ease.
If you have any questions about the Nokta detectors, its accessories, or any other product, please reach out to our customer service department. Treasures in America is dedicated to helping our customers and sharing the adventure through our knowledge and passion. We are the fastest growing online metal detecting store in America, and we will show you why. To learn more from the manufacturer please visit their website.
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THE STORY OF BURIED SPANISH SILVER AND LOST SPANISH MINES
In 2009 there was a story that was brought to my attention; a story of riches and lost history that was practically right in my own backyard. This story happened to be right up my alley because it had to do with Spanish explorations, lost mines, slavery, and 400 Spanish silver bars hidden in the tall mountains of the St. George, Utah area. (I don’t know if you could say you’re a treasure hunter if words like that don’t catch your immediate attention and interest.) Needless to say, I was VERY interested and wanted to hear more.
A LOOK INTO THE BACKSTORY OF RICHES AND LOST HISTORY
I was told that a small group of Spaniards that had been following the Old Spanish Trail had ventured off into the Southwestern region of Utah and discovered a tribe of local Indians. The Spaniards decided to stick around in what is now the St. George area, and make camp. During their early stages of learning the landscape and becoming familiar with the area, they came across a few Paiute Indians. After a few days of talking and getting to know the Indians, the Spanish Conquistadors brought up the conversation of gold and silver minerals. They showed the Indians some shiny gold and then tried to convince them that they were explorers and were only there looking for minerals. The Paiutes finally gave in and pointed to the high mountains of the valley.
The Spaniards left their camp very quickly and disappeared without a trace. It is said that the Spanish Conquistadors were gone for some time, and there were only a couple reports from other Paiute Indians mentioning of a “strange-looking people” that had been spotted now and then riding horses and were scouting around the mountains. One day, after a few months of the first encounter with the Conquistador’s arrival, the Spanish returned to the Indians camp. But things were different; the Spanish were on a mission and it was not a friendly visit. This time, the Spanish were aggressive, angry, and irritated, and became forceful as they started rounding up some of the younger Indians and tying them up. The Paiute Indians were confused, scared, and wanted to stop the Spaniards, but they backed down as they saw some of their people being tied up and forced to leave their camp.
A few months went by and soon even more Spaniards started to arrive in Southern Utah and took more slaves with them to the mountains. The Spanish had hit a big vein of silver and started opening 2 extremely rich silver mines, (as is told by the local Indians.) The Spanish treated their new slaves very harshly and worked them to death in some cases. After many years, the Indians decided to fight back, and they began to organize a plan. The Spanish mining activity had become very spread out in the area and some locations were miles and miles from the other. Finally, one day, while the unsuspecting Spaniards were busy admiring their riches, the attacks from the Indians began…
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE INDIANS STORY
From what I understand, the fight only lasted a couple of days, but the Spanish were able to hide their silver bars in the wilderness before fleeing the area. At this point in the story, I had to ask, “How much silver was hidden? How many bars?” I was told that their ancestors believed there were close to 400 bars of pure Spanish Silver that were never found by the Indians after the attack. After inquiring about how they knew it had been buried, it was explained that the Spanish had used an off-trail passage of the “Spanish Trail,” and the Indian warriors had held the Spanish men in a certain spot of the wilderness for a couple of days. I was also told that the Spanish only got away because they fled with their horses very quickly; one minute they were there and then they were gone. The Spanish moved much too quickly for horses that could have been weighed down by heavy bars of silver so the best explanation for that is that it was buried.
It was explained to me that if I looked around the area of the modern-day Pinto settlement, I would start to find old history and structures that are withering away and have been lost with time, and that would let me know I was in the right area. The last part of the story that I was told was that the mines had been covered up by the Paiute and all the belonging of the Spanish Conquistadors had been tossed into the mines. Any other belongings of the Spaniards that they came across in the other surrounding mining activity areas were tossed into natural blowholes by the Indians. They wanted to erase the existence of the brutal Spanish men ever being in that area and wanted to make it exceedingly difficult for them if they ever returned.
THE SILVER BARS AND HIDDEN CACHE
The value of silver today has increased, and 400 bars would make a great treasure! Not to mention that the Spanish silver bars would be a buried treasure and would have Spanish markings on each silver bar that would be considered a ‘valuable collector’s item’ to the right people. Their value could be much more than just the value of silver itself; it could double the value because it would be deemed “recovered buried treasures”. I have estimated that if you sold the silver bars for the current silver value, 400 pure silver bars in today’s value would be around 1 million dollars and it could be even more depending on the weight of each silver bar.
TWO RICH SILVER MINES OF THE PINE VALLEY MOUNTAIN AREA
There is more to this treasure than just the silver bars. Yes, the silver bars would be a great find and plenty of money, but I also put a high value on artifacts, structures, lost mines, and the treasure symbols and clues that are usually found near a Spanish mining operation. The Indian story has told that they gathered the Spanish belongings and put them in the mines and dropped the rest in nearby nature blow holes… That would a great find as well! There could be Spanish swords, armor, tools, and one could only imagine other items that could be found. Those items, I would imagine would have a high value as well, but just finding the lost and concealed mines at all would be an exciting day for sure. It is for all these reasons and the simple fact that I love an adventure, why I chose to take on this story, and start researching it myself out in the field.
THE DISCOVERY IN 2010
My friend, Brandon and I spent almost 1 full year in the Pinto area looking for clues. We hiked in the snow, we hiked in extreme southern Utah heat, we hiked in downpouring rain, you name it, and we never gave up. We were determined to find something to keep our excitement up so we could have that one thing that would keep us enthusiastic about continuing our explorations. We finally had narrowed down a perimeter of almost 12 miles that we determined was important to further research and needed to explore further. It didn’t take us long; I’d guess about 4 weeks to find some old tree carvings and some rock monuments. One rock monument still puzzles me today, I have not come across anything like this at any other Spanish site that I’ve been to, and I have not figured out to this day what the purpose of placing it there was.
I’m sure that this rock monument was placed here by man, and it’s too heavy for one or even two men to have picked up to “set” it in the ground. Whoever did it, they did it for a reason, I just haven’t narrowed down what that reason is yet. I’ve always thought that it could be a burial site, or possibly it’s the site where the Spanish buried their silver bars. It could be a direction marker or even a path marker. One thing I will tell you is that this area needs more investigation, there just wasn’t anything more we could do with just the two of us. Reluctantly, we moved on and have only returned to the site one other time because we were told by another person (unrelated to the original story) to look south of the area because supposedly, 40 years ago, a rancher from the nearby area had found some strange stone formation that sounded like it could be a possible arrastra or smelter.
SPANISH TREE CARVING
This Ponderosa pine tree has been dated back close to 500 years old and it is the only one in the area for miles. That alone is interesting to me, not necessarily treasure hunting worthy by itself, but it makes sense that it would have been the perfect tree for the Spanish to use to carve treasures symbols on it to show a direction or distance. This was a common practice that was used so that other Spaniards could locate the treasure or mine area for years to come. They would navigate by using a map that had been drawn out and uses natural landmarks for clues to point the person in a specific direction. Often times, as you near the area of the destination, they would leave man-made clues to let the person know they were on the right path and getting closer. I performed a field test called the “finger test” in 2012 on this tree. The finger test is a way get a rough measurement and age on the symbols carved into a tree. My results came back that the carvings were around 300 years old, which does in fact, go along with the time frame of the Paiute Indian story.
After careful inspection of the symbols, I discovered knife marks on the trunk of the tree. The bark, once it is cut, can become deformed and overgrown, but the trunk will never change. To see the knife marks, one would have to cut away the bark to see what’s underneath, but then that would destroy the symbol and the way it looks today. Before something like that can be done, the tree would have to be documented very well, so the evidence would not be lost.
For years I have wondered what I would see if I cut away the bark, but there’s always the chance that the carver didn’t carve the symbols deep enough to fully mark the trunk. It’s been a hard decision to make so reluctantly, I’ve had to put a pin in it, and have not done anything yet. I am big on the preservation of important locations and areas of interest and am only willing to alter clues in a controlled environment.
The black marks on my hand in this pic are from the finger test. I used my hand as a measurement to see how deep the symbols are embedded into the tree from the bark. The three symbols below were measured with a measuring tape and a straight edge.
6 MILES AWAY AS A CROW FLIES
After these discoveries, Brandon and I scouted the surrounding area for months and only found 3 rock monuments and the tree carvings. We also found a natural blowhole near the symbol tree about a mile away. I was told by Stephen B. Shaffer, that an old rancher had told him in the 1980s that there was an old arrastra in the same area of the discoveries Brandon and I had found. Strangely, I had a dream one night that let on that Brandon and I were looking in the wrong area and that we needed to search deeper into the wilderness; we needed to be looking further East than where we were. I felt that my dream was telling me that the clues we had found must have been trail markers to point a direction and distance. In my dream, I saw an area that we had not explored before, so the next chance we got, Brandon and I hopped in the car and drove down a dirt road that was on the opposite side of the mountain range we had been exploring and researching.
We approached an area that stuck out to me and grabbed my attention. It was odd because I had never gone down this road before, but something felt right about it and although the road did not end and continued, I felt like we should stop and look around. I pulled over, we grabbed our gear and were just putting on our backpacks when I looked up and saw it! I saw an old structure hidden in the trees and barely visible from where we were standing. There was vegetation of the wilderness growing all around it. I looked at Brandon and said, “That’s old! I don’t know what it is, but it’s old!” He looked up to where I was pointing and got a huge smile on his face. It was about a football field away from where we were standing next to the car. We both looked at each other and we both had that same big grin, the one of excitement and accomplishment. It was already a victory and we didn’t even know what it was, but we knew it was something good.
We raced down the dry creek and as we got closer, I could see the age of the structure and vegetation growing around it was definitely old, nothing modern. It was a circled structure with a small opening at the bottom, facing the direction of what was once a stream. At the time, I wasn’t 100% certain it was what we thought it was, but we were pretty sure it was a smelter or kiln. Once we got home, I did some thinking, and I remembered that the kilns I’d found in the past, always had rounded ceilings, but this structure did not appear to have ever had a rounded ceiling. For the next few months, I made some calls and spent my time researching similar structures.
SINCE THE DISCOVERY
I have returned to the site many times to gain more knowledge, but on one trip, I went out to see what I could find out about whether the smelter was ever in operation. The Smelter, at first appeared to show little use by looking at the rock walls inside. But the soil on the floor revealed a lot of charcoal, like a fire pit, both inside and out of the smelter. Another observation I made was that some of the rocks for the structure were not common to find in the area. In fact, we still haven’t found any of these black and grey looking rocks in particular within the area today.
Just a few feet away from the area of the charcoal, in the dry riverbed, I found a rock that appeared to be out of place. It was in the riverbed by itself and stood out from the others, just a few feet away from the small opening at the bottom of the smelter. Once I rolled the rock over, I knew I had found what I was looking for… Proof of the smelter being used, but not only that, used to melt down minerals. The rock showed signs of slagon it, this is something you should find when the smelter has been used. For those who are unfamiliar with what “slag” is, it’s basically the stony waste matter that has separated from valuable metals during a smelting process. What would happen is they would pour out the worthless remainder of hot liquid during smelting and the separation of ore etc. and once it cools down, it gets hard and reveals strange colors and textures. I had the slag examined, and it was determined that silver was present in the slag. This was another great find and it coincides with the story of the Spanish and Indian slaves. At this point, I knew that this structure was a smelter, and there was a good possibility that it could be related to the Indian story of the Spanish.
Once you become familiar with treasure hunting and finding smelters, you will learn that smelters will usually be within 0-3 miles of the mine’s location. Because of this newfound information, the hunt was on! We had found what I ended up naming, “ground zero” and now we needed to start a radius search from the smelter. We visited the location site several times, almost every weekend for months looking for the mine entrance(s). During that time, we found more clues but one thing that I feel is worth mentioning is that we noticed, in a 3-football field-sized area surrounding the smelter, there were hundreds of old dead tree stumps that appeared to have been chopped by axes. Curiously, all the tree stumps looked incredibly old and brittle and nearly all of them were also close to the same width of each other. These “could be” a perfect size for mine props, or perhaps they were the trees they cut down to fuel the fire.
ANOTHER CLUE THAT POINTS TO ANOTHER IMPORTANT STRUCTURE
I fully believe this old tree stump is a follow marker. A directional indicator pointing the way to something that could be important and valuable. I have seen others like this one though not necessarily on a Jupiter Tree but a similar type of treasure clue, nevertheless. This was an incredibly old Jupiter tree that dates back hundreds of years. I followed the cut branch because it pointed to a canyon down the slope from the smelter. We hiked about a 1 ½ miles, following the running river into the canyon. To my surprise, it appeared that we may had been following right along an old trail. It was faint, but it felt and looked like an old trail that had been heavily traveled on at one time. Once Brandon, my brother Scott and I reached the mouth of an even deeper canyon, we followed it for about 2000 feet and found a rock structure that looked old. It had remarkably similar building methods as the smelter did in my opinion, and there was a faint old horse trail that continued into this narrow canyon. The rock structure looked like a possible retainer wall that was built to protect the trail from erosion.
After closely examining the structure, I still cannot figure out if it was a working platform and retainer wall, or something else… Still today I believe this trail was used and created by the Spanish and their Indian slaves, perhaps while traveling back and forth with the ore from the mine. This canyon and wall structure needs to be researched and I have not returned due to heavy vegetation and difficulty entering this narrow canyon. I will return to it again one day and I have learned and know so much more now than what I knew then. I completely believe this wall is a big clue and one that will eventually point us in the right direction of finding the lost silver mines.
FINDING A SILVER SOURCE
After finding the trail wall structure, I decided to conduct a prospecting test in the river that runs through it to see if minerals were present. Brandon and I searched around the area all day long and noticed a lot of minerals in the sandbanks of the river in many different places. We found a spot in the river that had a shiny riverbank and I used my shovel and a few tools to obtain a small sample from the topsoil. I had the sample assayed and the test results came back reporting extremely high in silver and titanium. In fact, the company I had sent the sample to, Spectro from Las Vegas, mentioned that if I only grabbed topsoil, then I needed to go back and this time dig about 6 feet in the ground and take a mineral sample from there. I have not done that yet.
He went on to explain that if we dig deeper, the test results should be much greater and if we get a higher assay test result, we should stake a claim and sell/lease the land to someone, and could make a profit. This has also has not been conducted yet. I mostly just wanted to see if high amounts of silver were present in the area. I feel that once again, I had found evidence that further backed up the Indian’s story.
At this point, I felt like we had found enough information and evidence to say that we were definitely in the right area and now all we needed to do was locate the two rich silver mines. I went out and bought the equipment and supplies that I felt were necessary to be successful. Believe it or not, at the time I did not own a metal detector that I felt was worthy of the task, so I got right on that and got me one. It completely paid off because since then, I have found artifacts in this area that are worth enough to justify my time and expenses. Unfortunately, I will not speak at this time of the artifacts I have found (for obvious reasons that many treasure hunters will understand) but I can tell you, they go along with the Indian story enough to convince me that the mine and the silver bars are still out there somewhere.
We did find a mine, but I don’t think this one had anything to do with the Spanish because it appeared to be more recent, like in the early 1900s. History shows that a vein of coal was discovered in 1903 and mining did startup in that area. This took place a few miles up the canyon from the smelter. In many of the areas of interest I’ve worked on in the past, I have learned that if a mine from the 1800s–1900s was started up, many of those were discovered only due to someone finding ancient mine prospects or working in the same area (Spanish or even more ancient than that) and from there, they would either reopen the old mine or start a new mine where they had found mineral veins.
FINDING THE SPANISH ARRASTRA IN 2012
The arrastra in this picture has been reconstructed many times throughout the years by the Forest Service and now it is on display with a false plaque stating it was built by the pioneers. The Mormons found coal and started a huge mine in the late 1800s. The forest Service plaque is suggesting that they built the arrastra to crush the mineral to make bricks for housing and buildings nearby. I strongly disagree with the Forest Service on this one and it’s not the first time I do not agree with their claims. For one thing, I have visited many mining camps and ghost towns in the Western states and I have not seen an Arrastra anywhere else like this one. I’ve spent many years researching and exploring, and I can tell you that this type of ore crusher is of a European style. Not saying that someone from Europe did not teach the Mormons how to construct an arrastra, but it is an old method that was not used much in North America around the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Just to be clear, this is not 100% fact, this is my own personal beliefs based on my own research and experience.
I hope you have enjoyed this story of treasure and lost history. I would like to help other people in their own adventures or even a continuation of mine. I try to educate those who are interested on what to learn and how to look for lost history. There are many ways stories like this can be approached, this is just one of them. From treasure symbols to lost caches, buried or hidden you can find them, and they ARE in North America. You just need to know what to look for and be in the right place by using historical research, documents, and looking past the history you have been taught.
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