Popular Post Joe Beechnut OBN Posted January 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 First out for the year, found a spot that has cuts that are over my head. I know how they got there but best I hold on that for now. One thing for sure targets are every where, on the top shelf, down the slope, and in the bottom. Just have to wait for a better tide so I can hunt the whole bottom and not worry about sliding down the slope. Most targets are shallow. First gold was maybe 12 inch's? Going to be interesting to see how long this spots stays intact-ed. I knew something was up and one reason I took the Excalibur for I had no clue on what I would be walking into. I am debating on taking the 8 inch on the "AQ" next trip. Seems to be no trash at all.... Three hour hunt, 1916 Class Ring and 1929 Class ring. 4 Silvers, which are eaten bad by the brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Water is just dipping into the high 30's, full hunt I was toasty but Need to make some adjustments to my gloves, left glove is like wearing a sock.. No mobility. 24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Well Joe. I like what you find. Toasty at high 30s ... you gotta be tough! A lot to be learned from that statement. What's the market like for old class rings? Is there a premium above the other jewelry? Are there collectors? Mitchel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Great finds and nice rings for sure. I hope and wish you luck for your next hunt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivers rat Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Jez some nice crusty and uncrusty bits there!!!!!!!!Well done!!!!! RR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuniagau Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Love those old class rings. I remember my dad wearing his 1924 class ring. It seemed to be worn smooth back in the 1950's. Congrats and get that AQ out there and see if you can find more classmates!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Doves Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Way to go Joe.Any silver rings ?It was nice being tied with you on the gold count for a couple days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beechnut OBN Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 23 hours ago, mn90403 said: Well Joe. I like what you find. Toasty at high 30s ... you gotta be tough! A lot to be learned from that statement. What's the market like for old class rings? Is there a premium above the other jewelry? Are there collectors? Mitchel Thanks You! Really it's not bad at all, I hate being wet and cold, one thing for sure... either of those and I would not be out during the winter. Market on old class rings...Just the melt value. Most are not in the best condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beechnut OBN Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 21 hours ago, Valens Legacy said: Great finds and nice rings for sure. I hope and wish you luck for your next hunt. Thank you! And Best to you on your adventures! 14 hours ago, Rivers rat said: Jez some nice crusty and uncrusty bits there!!!!!!!!Well done!!!!! RR Thanks River rat! 10 hours ago, cuniagau said: Love those old class rings. I remember my dad wearing his 1924 class ring. It seemed to be worn smooth back in the 1950's. Congrats and get that AQ out there and see if you can find more classmates!!! Thanks Cuniagau! And Good to see the "AQ" in the front lines! I'll be out next week, which machine I take will be based on the water level. 41 minutes ago, Dances With Doves said: Way to go Joe.Any silver rings ?It was nice being tied with you on the gold count for a couple days. Thank you Sir! No silver rings, they get ate up bad, and most just fall a part. Keep on Hammering! Going to be a slow year for me... Thanks to everyone for the Kind words, Be Safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okara gold Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 It’s always a pleasure to see those old rings Joe. And as always, I’m amazed at what still lies under the water. Well done ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull diver Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Congrats Joe! Lovely old pieces there... Hopefully Monday I'll be free to go again at the beach...But the wind will be tremendously bad...I'm however happy cause this fu....g lockdown is boring and I miss the "sand control"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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