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Purse Spill Or Hoard?

Myself and my friend, Paul, have a lovely little summer permission that we detect together.

Pictures From The Past

Memorial Church Brasses are one of those rare types of an artifact that exciting, even when you know they will most likely be found as fragments.

Nine Golden Years

I started my detecting journey back in mid-2010, armed with my first detector, a Minelab Explorer SE Pro.

Coinage In Anglo-saxon England

The Northumbrian Series

Anglo-Saxon Treasure

It was the middle of the Easter holidays in 2016 and I had been looking after my three daughters for eight days straight – to be honest, I was desperate to get out to regain my sanity.

A Medieval Rarity

Many of us dream of finding handfuls of gold and silver coins, but every so often a find is made that is not made of gold or silver but is equally (if not more) important and of historical interest.

Luck And Loss

Upon arrival at the Spring Detectival event, I set up my Garret AT Pro and chose Field 12 as the place to start searching.

Who Are The Moravians?

I asked myself this very same question back in February, when Nigel, the Project Leader of the East Tytherton Heritage Project approached me for some assistance.

Lead – Love It Or Loathe It?

Lead has been used since the dawn of civilisation – from the ancient Egyptians who used it in the building of their temples, to modern man who uses it to shield against radiation. This diverse metal has certainly come a long way in 4000 years.

Introducing The Finds Liaison Officers

I am both fortunate and very privileged to be the Finds Liaison Officer for Devon.

Field Test Rutus Alter 71

The Rutus Alter 71 has been around for a couple of years now, but late last year Rutus announced the new V.2.0 software upgrade, based on feedback from its users. I was really keen to see if it would make an already capable machine even better.

Always Another Surprise

Virtually all the fields Dix and I go to have been detected over for many years now, yet occasionally something will turn up for one or other of us – although recently we frequently come home with nothing.

Understanding Roman Inscriptions

Decoding the Latest Discoveries from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

Every Find Tells a Story

It was a very warm summer’s day in the Wiltshire countryside and the ground was like concrete following a prolonged dry spell – unusual weather given what we’re accustomed to here in the UK.

Danish Bronze Age Vulstringe

I must confess that I’m not exactly sure what the Danish word Vulstringe translates to in English, so perhaps it is best I explain – Vulstringe are in fact large bronze rings from the Danish Bronze Age and it has been concluded that they were most probably used as ankle adornments.

Bob's Lump of Silver

This feature is really two stories in one; one part involving a lump of silver Treasure and the other, more importantly, about a man who was a dedicated detectorist for most of his life.

A New Field

Although it doesn’t happen to me very often, it is a great feeling when you walk onto a new field in a great location. Especially when, as far as you are aware, it has never been searched before.

When The Tide Recedes

My Dad was visiting London, so for something a little different I decided to take him mudlarking along the River Thames foreshore. When the tide recedes, as is well known, many interesting coins and artefacts can be recovered from this zone.

Two Gold Rings

It was a cold day back in November 2014 that I was on my new permission near a manor house in Dorset. I was with my then detecting partner Dodger, who has sadly since passed away, so he never heard the end to this story.

Tanner Tales

Most of us have heard of the popular phrase ‘A lucky sixpence’, but just why this small coin should have been considered to have this almost magical quality is most intriguing. Having found quite a large number of them over the past six years, my interest was piqued, so with a little research I’ve found some rather interesting facts.

The History Detectives An After-School Detecting Club

I am a member of the Melton and Beauvoir Search Society and recently I was delighted to be asked by my daughter-inlaw, who is the Head Teacher at Billesdon Parochial Primary School in Leicestershire, if I would be willing to form a six week long after-school detecting club.

K-Pro Elite Presents Rakerpan

History in the Raking Back in 1997 I formed the K-Pro company, after designing and producing a range of bait waiters and trays for fishermen. K-Pro Elite Tackle swept the board, winning many awards for design and quality and was acclaimed throughout the fishing media as the finest of its kind.

Feisty Ferrets And Fallow Fields

The joys of detecting for me are not just confined to the discovery of artefacts and coins, but also to the meeting of people and occasionally their pets.

ONTARIO FISHING ADVENTURES

Last winter we did a special feature profiling several fantastic fishing resorts in various regions of Ontario. The article was so well received that we decided to do it again, with a new group of lodges. All of this year’s destinations provide top notch fishing for multiple species, they’re relatively unpressured and they are easily accessible by car. From high-end, full service resorts to more laid-back fishing camps, each of these locations offer a unique fishing experience. If you’re thinking about where to go for your next fishing getaway the following pages feature Bob Izumi's profiles of some the trips he made last year. Hopefully they will give you some ideas on where to look for a fishing trip that is sure to meet all of your expectations.

FISHING ALGOMA COUNTRY

Wil Wegman is an award-winning outdoor writer, seminar host and tournament angler from Bradford Ontario. In 2017 Wil was recognized for his dedication to the sport by being inducted into the Canadian Angler Hall of Fame. www.wilwegman.com

Tales from the Road

As you may know I like driving, so jumping in a vehicle and doing a road trip is appealing to me. For years I would routinely do 100,000 km per year or more on the road. So this Tales starts with me heading out again, back to Brennan Harbour Resort in Spanish, Ontario. Located in Algoma Country, this friendly resort is operated by James and Casey, who are a wonderful couple.

CHAIN PICKEREL ON STRIKE

I’ve never stalked a whitetail deer, but I imagine doing so is a bit like fishing for large chain pickerel. Success is found by locating those prime areas where the big ones live, and by working those areas thoroughly and patiently with exact techniques.

What's Cooking

Elk Tartare with Horseradish Crema

Tales From The Road

Since my last Tales article I’ve been averaging at least six days a week, sometimes seven, on the road. Road trips are, and have always been, a big part of my life. There’s just something about being on the go that I love. In fact, as I wrap up this column I’ll be hitting the road again and I can’t wait, even though I just got back a day ago. I think it’s ingrained in me so much that I don’t mind living out of a suitcase. I know it’s not for everybody, but I like it.

The MGM Fishing Trip

On the first Saturday of June 2020, a group of 20 extended family members will celebrate an amazing milestone. They will be participating in the 50th consecutive year of a family fishing trip begun by four founding members way back in 1971.