Trenches and Gullies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Often where you have high general sand levels, the only productive\u00a0 ground will be at the bottom of any trenches or gullies.\u00a0 This can be only a six-step \u201cswath\u201dsometimes running along an entire beach.\u00a0 As well, the actual shape of these trenches is important in that where you have a trench with flat ground at the bottom (termed a \u201cfloor\u201d) this can mean more productive ground to hunt.\u00a0 At the shore-ward side of a trench–a flat slope will often move away from the base or \u201cmarl\u201d whereas when you see a low, curved contour–this can often mean ground that is low enough to keep more of the base within detector range.\u00a0\u00a0 A trench that is abrupt–dropping off sharply, is also a good sign.\u00a0 This means that sand is being moved around with considerable force–rather then just the gradual, gentle contours that result from silt being washed around.<\/p>\n

Where you see these formations in the water, try to spot something on shore to landmark your location with.\u00a0 This will not only help you to return and monitor the section but also to see if there has been movement–forward, back into deeper water, or laterally.\u00a0 As with the example above, having the patience to return again and a again to monitor a section that shows contour changes can result in some great finds.<\/p>\n

From: “Water Hunting: Secrets of the Pros, Volume II”<\/p>\n

clivesgoldpage.com<\/p>\n

“Tracking” a Trench or Gully<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

These three rings were found in one trench–but it had to be monitored for several hunts first. First it gave up pennies and dimes, then quarters and lead–then finally gold.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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