Beach Metal Detecting Tips? Try Masters Class! W/ Terry Shannon

Published 2024-04-15
I got a chance to meet one of my metal detecting idols when I met Terry Shannon at the Sunshine Silver & Relic Hunt in DeBary, Florida. What you are about to see is a masters class in beach metal detecting. Terry is an author of books on metal detecting and they have helped me learn a lot since reading them. I got a chance to interview him and the beach metal detecting tips that you learn in this video will benefit your practice.

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Hi, my name is Merrill Kazanjian. New York City is an amazing place to go metal detecting. We have lots of parks, colonial history and great beaches for beach detecting. I have gone to all five boroughs of New York City To Metal Detect and beyond. I also currently own 22 metal detectors. I want to have the best and I want to help you choose the best as well. Below I will showcase some of the playlists on this channel:

By Metal Detector:
Minelab Manticore Playlist: rb.gy/uq699
XP Deus II Playlist: rb.gy/t1t09
Nokta Makro Legend Playlist: tinyurl.com/3jzu2t77
Minelab Equinox Playlist: bit.ly/3bxUel2
White's Beach Hunter 300 Playlist: bit.ly/3l0TvMp
Nokta Makro Anfibio Multi Playlist: bit.ly/3kYX85H
Minelab Vanquish 540: bit.ly/3qvec4j
Garrett Ace Apex: bit.ly/30uQDhn
Nokta Makro Simplex: bit.ly/3eo9Idf
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Minelab Safari: bit.ly/3l0Wt3v
Garrett Ace 300: bit.ly/3ci5WiV
Minelab Soveriegn: (Coming Soon)

I have a playlist of metal detecting videos to teach metal detecting. The videos in the playlist below are specifically made to teach the skills and mindset to becoming a great metal detectorist.

Metal Detecting Tips & Tricks: bit.ly/3cefATT

I am a treasure hunter. So in addition to metal detecting, I go mudlarking at sites in New York City. Think of mudlarking as metal detecting without a metal detector.

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All Of My Beach Metal Detecting Videos: bit.ly/3v7jTJf
All Of My Land/Park Metal Detecting Videos: tinyurl.com/c8mzyn9k

Playlist By New York City Borough:
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Brooklyn: bit.ly/3v45hKN
The Bronx: bit.ly/3cg9Xo3
Queens: bit.ly/3l4aA8u
Staten Island: bit.ly/2POP6kl
Long Island:

Cleaning Metal Detecting/Mudlarking Finds:
Can We Clean It: bit.ly/3rKf3Qh
Cleaning Coins: bit.ly/33NRYl7

Other Playlists:
Metal Detecting Rap Videos: bit.ly/3epb1sz
Songs About Coins: bit.ly/3bvqQLT
Merrill's Thought & VLogs: bit.ly/3sZ5ehe
Rusty Notch (Country Metal Detecting Music): bit.ly/3epf4VN
Gold Mining: bit.ly/3t9z1UN
Magnet Fishing: bit.ly/38q1DRy
Metal Detector Comparisons: bit.ly/3t75UBA
Metal Detecting Live Streams: bit.ly/3kZ5E4F
Drawing Popular YouTube Metal Detectorists: bit.ly/3qDjWt2
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All Comments (21)
  • About to buy my first detector. Probably going to start with the Vanquish 440 for monetary reasons. Excited to learn this new hobby.
  • @treasurearth
    Terry is legend, what a great meet up. Although I am miles from any beaches, always love watching your hunting. Cheers.
  • Thanks Merrill for giving us the opportunity to learn from two legendary detectorist..
  • One of the Greats! Thanks for posting. There are things you will learn in school that you'll never learn in the field and there are things you will learn in the field that you'll never learn in school.
  • I hunted Turtle Trail and it was amazing to walk in the footsteps of Terry. Absolute legend. Thanks for the coverage Merrill. You Rock!
  • @Gary_Daytona
    Great job in difficult conditions Merrill you can tell there was a lot going on at the silver and relic hunt, but you got er done. Not only is Terry an excellent Beach Hunter and treasure finder, but he's also quite generous with his time and information often so that others may enjoy the hobby as much as he has. Maybe next time you can get him to tell a few of his stories, he can mesmerize you for a while with just one recovery tale. Terry truly one of a kind. Thanks for coming to our hunt and sharing this.
  • When Terry speaks...I am listening 😂! I have learned so much from his videos and the book I brought that he wrote! Not only is Terry the king of Treasure Coast detecting, but he is a super nice guy! I emailed him about an item I found detecting the Treasure Coast, not expecting a reply. He responded and was super friendly and helpful! He is top notch in every way. For an insightful read, buy one of his books and refer to it often. Thanks, Merrill
  • @edhughes8262
    His book is an excellent read. He writes just as though he’s talking with you and is very easy to understand. His stories from his time as a Sheriff in Minnisota are are also entertaining. Great interview with the Legend Merrill.
  • @rmsavig2204
    Terry Shannon is from my home area in West Central Minnesota. He's the reason why there's little to no silver in our public areas.
  • @davidlundy2312
    Please let Mr Shannon know how valuable and appreciated that quick tutorial was to everyone who saw it ❤. I'm gonna try transferring the knowledge to my river banks and creekside detecting here in North Eastern Georgia, just east of metro Atlanta. Many thanks Mr Shannon 👍
  • Just started hunting!! Love your channel and thanks for the info sir!!!!! Appreciate ya from Texas!!!!!!
  • @josemontano7767
    I always wanted to try Metal detecting and try my local park after a holiday weekend to see what the drink people drop.
  • Great work on interviewing the Legendary Terry Shannon. Merrill, your info. in your past and present videos has taught me a lot, an I can see why. Keep up the great videos. Happy Digz. _/ 👍🏻
  • I've met Terry a few times out detecting and at lectures... He's a real prince of a man and will always take a few minutes to stop and talk with you...On one occasion back in March/ April of 2022, I remember him checking out my brand new Deus 2 and he was remaking about it's weight, or lack there of....Happy hunting!
  • @flamingomtn
    Nice video, Merrill. I adore Terry and it makes my day to run into him on the beach. You can identify his swing from a mile away. And I also met your friend, Mr. Gold, when I was detecting on the Space Coast one day. He's a great guy and he was so sweet to spend some time talking. What you said about meeting your icons will explain me falling all over my words if I ever run into you! Thanks again for all you do.