Oak Island's favorite metal detectorist, Gary Drayton, has been giving amateur treasure hunters tips on the what is the best metal detector.

Curiosity, a metal detector and some caring people at the Kentucky Humane Society recently solved a mystery and allowed a horse in Shelby County to shed a dark piece of its past.

Full-size metal detectors are great for narrowing down a region to start digging through. But what if you had a smaller metal detector that could pinpoint the location?

WPTV is getting a better idea of what it could look like when the School District of Palm Beach County rolls out metal detectors at its high schools.

So, to help you get your hands on a Metal Detector, and teach you how to use the contraption, we have a handy little guide that will make you a true Detectorist in seconds flat.

The search coil that comes included with the Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector is 11 inches in diameter. But as you gain more experience, you may want to upgrade to a larger coil.