SEARCH AND RECOVERY TIPS
Do research.
The first rule of successful treasure hunting,
whether on land or in the sea is to do your homework.
Learn as much as you can about the areas you wish
to search, the kind of treasure you want to find and
the best ways to recover it. The better prepared you
are the greater your chances for success.
The following books by Charles Garrett, which
are available from Garrett Metal Detectors or your
authorized dealer, offer invaluable research advice
and detailed information on search and recovery
techniques for hobbyists: How to Search Sand and
Surf; Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit; Ghost Town
Treasures; and Treasure Caches Can Be Found.
Study surf and weather patterns.
Pay attention to storm, wind and tide activity.
Treasures from deepwater vaults are often transferred
to shallower locations like tidal pools and water-filled
depressions near the shoreline.
A beach considered unproductive can suddenly
yield riches. Heavy storm waves often unearth
treasures like rings caught in exposed rock and
gravel areas.
