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DETECTORIST, A How to Guide to Better Metal Detecting was first published in 1993. For over a decade now, this book continues to be extremely popular with the metal detecting public worldwide. It was written generically without reference to metal detector brand name.

DETECTORIST is a technical how-to guide written for both the beginner and the experienced operator. It is designed to help you increase your knowledge of metal detectors, sharpen your skills at finding productive huntsites, and teaches you what to do when you get there — regardless of the metal detector brand you choose to use.

DETECTORIST generically explains metal detector features and controls, target analysis, accessory equipment, site research, field operation techniques, target pinpointing and recovery techniques, caring for finds, and the future. Also included is an updated glossary of terminology for the beginner. Numerous technical illustrations support the text throughout.

 

DETECTORIST is written, designed, illustrated and published by the author and is not subsidized by any metal detector manufacturer. Bob Sickler, former magazine field performance evaluator of metal detectors and industry design consultant, has been writing educational how-to articles for over a decade and enjoying metal detecting for nearly 40 years. Detectorist Illustrations.jpg (31941 bytes)

SAMPLING OF READER COMMENTS

"What a thorough book, how lucky I am to have purchased a copy of it — many thanks to you! I appreciate your inscribing this book for me, too. Your book takes me (very curious amateur) on an educational odyssey that's much-needed — and your enthusiasm and considerate approach for both the detectorist and the environment — is excellent. I will have many happy days of reading and re-reading your book, learning how to become a better detectorist than I ever could have without your thorough, clear instruction."
Carol Hook, Virginia

"I have just received your book Detectorist. (Ordered mailed by me 11-18, sent by you 11-22, received by me 11-24, and already read by me cover to cover!) It is unquestionably the most outstanding book read by me in my 26 years in the hobby..."
Eugene A. Merecki, New York

"Got your book today and it delayed me in doing what I had planned to, it is an excellent book. You have written it with an obvious passion and this comes across in the text which makes it thoroughly enjoyable to read. I have other hobbies one of which is keeping Discus fish, in this hobby there is much hearsay and rigid opinion based on little fact.  It is refreshing to see that you have based some of your text on observation that follows reasonable rational, and scientific principle. Thank you for your prompt service and for writing an excellent book."
Warren Sellors, United Kingdom

"I'd like to thank you for writing DETECTORIST. I bought my first and only metal detector more than ten years ago. I quickly lost interest in it due to the fact that I was unable to find older coins. I am once again inspired!"
Mark Palas, Minnesota

"...The book is wonderful and is helping answer many mysteries that my manual never addressed... Thank you again so much!"
Laura Van Horn, Kansas

"I purchased a copy of your book Detectorist in January of this year and I would like to thank you for explaining a lot of questions I had. I've read and re-read it and still refer to it, in fact, just last week, over questions I have in the field... In closing I have one last question. When is your next book coming out?"
R. A. Schoppe, Texas

"Before I read your book, I thought I probably could have written one similar - me detecting since 1978 and all. Well, NO-WAY! I learned a lot! Thanks for a great book! And thank you for sharing."
Paul Badali, Utah

"Thanks for taking the time and putting your knowledge and experience on paper to share with those of us just starting."
Kathy Hodges, Minnesota

"I recently purchased your new book entitled Detectorist and thoroughly enjoyed it. I particularly like the generic format and I agree with your philosophy wholeheartedly. My hat's off to you for an excellent job well done and a great eye catching cover too. If there ever was a book that could be used as a study guide and textbook to aid in the teaching of the hobby/sport of metal detecting, I think your book would be ideal and serve greatly for this purpose. You certainly have achieved this feat..."
Barry Wainwright, New Jersey

"Thought I would drop you a short note about your book. I found the book very informative, but more than that, I now use it for a reference book."
Dennis J. Dostal, Ohio

 

"I received your book DETECTORIST several months ago and have read it countless times,  it's a work of art!! Your book taught me much, thanks for such a publication!
Neil Bair, Pennsylvania

"Like a breath of fresh air!" Thank You."
Dick Devoe, Kansas

“I saw your website on metal detecting today and just to let you know that I have done very good in the last ten years after reading and studying your two books that I bought from you. Several years ago I was detecting an old school in MS and got a signal that read 100 on my Tesoro Toltec II on one side, then I rotated 90 degrees and got a 85, then I decided that I should dig. Guess what? A silver dollar and a silver dime, the silver dollar was lying on a 45 degree angle and the silver dime was lying next to it at about 5 inches! This has happened several times over the years and just to let you know that your book paid off many times. I could tell you quite a number of stories about this that happened many times, but do not want to bore you... HA“ Take care.
Mike Thornhill, Mississippi

"This book is one of the most informative I have ever read and it has helped me in so many ways. I really appreciate the format and it wasn't like most of the books I have purchased, just a sales pitch for a particular brand and model. Again, I want to thank you. This book should rate very high on the must have list for detectorists."
Lenard L. Dillingham, Missouri

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Page Count: 112
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