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Why Did I Create The Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger?
I created the Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger because, like many metal detectorists, I reached a point where I wanted more than just photos on my phone and rough notes in my head. Over time, I realised that some of my best finds, locations, and learning moments were being lost simply because I wasn’t recording them properly. I would remember a great coin or relic, but forget the exact conditions, the detector settings, or what made that hunt successful. That’s when it became clear that I needed a better system.
Most existing logging methods felt either too basic or too complicated. A notebook doesn’t scale well over years of detecting, and generic note apps don’t understand what detectorists actually care about. On the other hand, some digital solutions felt cluttered or were clearly built by people who don’t actually swing a detector. I wanted something practical, focused, and built specifically for the metal detecting community.
The Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger was designed to solve real problems I personally experienced in the field. I wanted a tool that helps track finds, locations, dates, ground conditions, detector settings, and personal notes — all in one place. More importantly, I wanted it to help me improve as a detectorist. When you can look back and see patterns in your finds, you start learning what works, what doesn’t, and why certain hunts were more successful than others.
Another big reason for creating this tool was to help detectorists of all levels. Whether you’re brand new and still learning your machine, or an experienced hunter with years of finds behind you, logging your hunts can dramatically improve your results. This tool removes friction and makes logging easy, quick, and actually useful.
Ultimately, I built the Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger because I wanted a smarter way to document my detecting journey — and I realised that many others would benefit from the same approach.
How to Use It?
Using the Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger is intentionally simple, even if you’re not particularly tech-savvy. The goal is to spend less time logging and more time detecting, while still capturing valuable information about every hunt and find.
To get started, you simply log a new detecting session or individual find. Each entry allows you to record essential details such as the date, location, type of find, and any notes you feel are important. This might include soil conditions, weather, detector used, coil size, settings, or even how you felt about the hunt overall. You don’t need to fill in everything every time — the logger works just as well for quick entries or detailed records.
One of the best ways to use the logger is immediately after a hunt, while everything is still fresh in your mind. A short note like “lots of iron chatter” or “signals deeper than usual” may seem small, but over time those notes become incredibly valuable. You’ll start to see trends and patterns that help guide future hunts.
You can also use the logger to track individual finds rather than full sessions. This is especially useful for special items like coins, relics, jewellery, or anything historically interesting. Adding photos alongside your notes helps build a personal digital finds album that you can revisit anytime.
Another powerful way to use the logger is as a learning tool. By comparing past hunts, you can see what locations produced the best results, which settings worked well, and how conditions affected your success. Instead of guessing next time, you’re making informed decisions based on your own data.
The Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger is flexible by design. Use it your way — quick and simple, or detailed and methodical — and let it grow alongside your detecting experience.
How I Use The Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger
I use the Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger as a personal detecting journal, learning tool, and memory bank all rolled into one. After every detecting session, I make a habit of logging at least the basics: where I went, how long I hunted, and what I found. Even on days where I don’t find anything spectacular, I still log the session, because those hunts are just as important for learning.
For individual finds that stand out, such as old coins, interesting relics, or jewellery – I create separate entries. I include photos, depth, signal quality, and any thoughts I had at the time. Over months and years, this builds a detailed timeline of my detecting journey, which is something I really value.
One of the biggest benefits I’ve noticed is how much easier it is to plan future hunts. I can look back at similar locations and conditions and remind myself what worked and what didn’t. For example, if I’m heading back to an old permission, I can quickly review previous visits and adjust my approach based on real data rather than memory alone.
I also use the logger to experiment. If I try new detector settings or a different coil, I note the results. Over time, these experiments help me fine-tune my setup and become more confident in the field. It’s surprising how quickly small details fade if you don’t write them down.
Beyond the practical benefits, the logger also helps me appreciate the hobby more. Looking back through old entries brings back memories of great hunts, tough days, and unexpected finds.
It’s not just about recording finds – it’s about documenting the journey and growth that comes with metal detecting.
Will You Share It With Your Friends & Family?
Yes is what you should be saying guys because I have done so with you guys and I genuinely encourage you to do the same if you find it useful. Metal detecting is a hobby built on shared knowledge, tips, and experiences. Many of the best lessons I’ve learned came from conversations with other detectorists, not manuals or marketing material.
The Smart Metal Detecting Find Logger was created to help detectorists get more from their time in the field. If you have friends who metal detect, chances are they’ve experienced the same frustrations: forgetting details, losing track of finds, or wishing they could remember exactly what worked on a great hunt. Sharing this tool gives them a practical solution to those problems.
By sharing it, you’re also helping grow a community of detectorists who take a more thoughtful, data-driven approach to the hobby. The more people who log their hunts, the more knowledge circulates within the detecting world. Even casual conversations become more valuable when you can reference real experiences rather than vague memories.
I also believe that tools like this help keep people engaged with the hobby long-term. When you can see progress, patterns, and personal growth, metal detecting becomes even more rewarding. That’s something worth sharing.
If you enjoy using the logger, feel free to mention it on social media, forums, or while chatting with fellow detectorists out in the field. Word of mouth from real users is always the most powerful recommendation.