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kenscott
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They are draining a large, older lake here in my area and the water is slowly going down.
Could this be my first really serious chance to find some silver or gold? Only one way to find out.
Wish me luck.
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United States
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Good luck to you and keep us updated. John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
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Pillar Of The Community
Australia
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sounds like an opportunity of a lifetime.
That said, you'll never know, until you give it a red-hot go ...
"the only people who are not confused are those who are not paying attention."
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United States
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What an opportunity  |
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
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Even though I do not officially collect bottles, keep an eye out for them since lakes often were dump sites. I know my friends who collect them loved it when lakes/ponds were drained. You might come up with some coin-spending money through some old glass!
 Visualize Whirled Peas - Doctors with patience will lose money letting loose their patients. - They're over there with their car.
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Especially if the lake is man-made. I remember of a local one that was drained had a 19th C. settlement on the bottom. Good luck!  |
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United States
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Don't forget your waders.
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
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Yes,
The lake is man made. I think it was created in the 1890s if I recall correctly.
A few years ago, I think a person drowned and they drained it then. Of course, there were no
metal detectors going then. Also, I recall it being drained about 10 years or so ago but I do not
recall seeing anyone with detectors then.
So, this could indeed be an opportunity.
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United States
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This reminds me of what they are doing here in WA state by getting rid of the dams on the Elwha river. I wish I was in your shoes 'cause that would be cool to detect a dry lake bed! Good luck.
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United States
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My luck in that it has rained, rained, rained almost every day this week.
Maybe when it clears this coming week I will have a chance to cover parts of the lake. :)
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
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I am not sure about the layout of your lake, but look for any picnic areas, sand beach spots or rope trees. Those are good places to start. Also around any boat ramps or docks.
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United States
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Thanks for the tips Allranger. I will keep those in mind seeing how I have NEVER done anything like this before.
My dad grew up in the area and can tell me the places of the lake used for such purposes many years ago.
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
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Great opportunity. I did a small lake last summer in my town. Couple gallon pails of coins, 14K gold diamond ring, franklin halfs, 2006 ASE reverse proof in an airtite, 10 lb. lead divers belt weight and lots of other interesting stuff. Like mentioned, look in areas near where the public might have been. People love to throw coins in the water for some reason. If a swimming area look out from the shoreline a bit. Most jewelry is lost in the water and not on the beach areas. 5 to 20 yards out from the shore is a good bet. And be careful on your footing. You can get sucked down up to your knees or even furthur up. |
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I have been told to wear my waders but think that could be counterproductive. Maybe shorts and some old shoes is the way to go with a cell phone at easy access in case I need someone to throw me a rope. :)
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did you get to check it yet?
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Posted 04/01/2012 03:54 am
