January Gold From The Chesapeake Bay (15)

[Joe Beechnut OBN]

22 hours ago, UtahRich said:

Joe,

In water temps like that, I bet you check the water depth carefully before slipping off the back of the boat.

Another great find.

Rich

Yes, Very careful. I have a long Telescoping Boat Hook I use to check the depth as I'm drifting in...and. I do have a nice ladder off of the back which really helps me slowly get off...and makes for a easy get back on. The boat has been a great tool that has helped me get to spots no one else can being many of the old closed beach's are now private and have no way to get to from land.

[jim tn]

Un-real man, you picked right up where you left off in 2019. Really some nice rings, too. HH jim tn

[strick]

Nice I need to get one of those pirate flags!..Thought you used to use a Jet Ski? or was that for the summer time 😀

strick

[Joe Beechnut OBN]

1 hour ago, strick said:

Nice I need to get one of those pirate flags!..Thought you used to use a Jet Ski? or was that for the summer time 😀

strick

The Ski I use for short hopes, around 2 miles. And if I'm going into a congested area. Anchoring the boats in the congested area's kind of alarm people for some reason, the ski they hardly notice....... The boat I use for distant beach's. I have 4 ramps I can launch from in the bay, ....in area's I hunt. Some of the spots can be up the rivers and over 8 miles distance. So those I use the boat...I feel safer.

Here is a jetski spot, very tight quarters..so the ski is perfect. Video from late last year.

 

[Swegin]

I really don't know how I missed this thread.   Wow is all I can say.

 

[Joe Beechnut OBN]

Not a lot of targets for three hours.....First Gold a hematite Intaglio Roman Soldier Ring, I believe this one is dated late 1800's to early 1900's. Second Gold ring a nice 14k monogram signet
ring early 1900's. 12.5 grams. Water is a chilly 41, air temp 46..with N winds at 23 mph.

Had the best January I've ever had with 15 gold rings.

[UtahRich]

Wow Joe,

An impressive group of finds for the month. This time of year, you're certainly wearing the dry suit when on the jet ski - Have you thought about adding a CAPE to your outfit.?   😁  Something with your Pirate theme would look good. 

Best of luck for February - 

 

Rich -