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Posted: 12/18/2017 1:17:57 PM EDT

[#1]

Dredge it... Probably needs it anyway.

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:21:02 PM EDT

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Has OP stated the mounting system yet?

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:24:05 PM EDT

[#3]

Change the environment. Drain the pond.

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:31:48 PM EDT

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OP, call the local Dive Shop and offer $100 for recovery. Just a thought.

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:36:09 PM EDT

[#5]

a backhoe and dig a line back from the pond for the water to fill. Do it slowly so the sediment doesn't burry it find suppressor, fill ditch back in and it refills the pond.

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:36:15 PM EDT

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I think the idea of approaching the local dive team for recovery is pretty good.

They can book it as actual training hours.

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:40:12 PM EDT

[#7]

OP and his boys

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:53:16 PM EDT

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Clam or oyster rake.

http://clamguy.homestead.com/files/23dollarclamrake.jpg

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That's what I was thinking.

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:53:27 PM EDT

[#9]

Any gators in this pond?

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:55:20 PM EDT

[#10]

Thread too good not to tag...

I think clam rake would be best thing.

Posted: 12/18/2017 1:55:28 PM EDT

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If you really have no idea where it is, buy or rent a good underwater metal detector and start working a grid. I would not just get scuba gear on and start rooting around the bottom unless you have a very good idea of where it could be; you could very well end up burying it deeper in silt.

Work smarter and use technology that was designed for the purpose and won't be affected by bottom conditions. Overall you'll save time and effort and you can always resell the detector when done to recoup some of the costs.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:03:27 PM EDT

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Where'd OP go? Too many questions left unanswered here.......

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No kidding, is this even a serious thread?

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:05:06 PM EDT

[#13]

#drainthepond

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:07:17 PM EDT

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Contact the local FD and or PD. They may have a dive team. It would be good training for them. If you can find a suppressor, you can find a body/weapon etc.

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If you can dodge a wrench.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:08:03 PM EDT

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The Ring Finders is a directory of metal detectors you can hire, lots of them do underwater searching as well. https://theringfinders.com/directory/us/tx/

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:09:47 PM EDT

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Buddy lost his suppressor in 8ft of Murky, cold water. Due to the water temp and bottom conditions recovery is beyond our capabilities.
We have no dive equipment, or underwater metal detector, and the suppressor is only slightly magnetic.
Any ideas?
Anyone know any recovery divers near East Texas?
Right now the pond is very low. This is private property so we have access.

THE FRONT FELL OFF

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Whats the can? Is it even worth recovering?

I kid, I kid .....

that would suck

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:10:56 PM EDT

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Clam or oyster rake.

http://clamguy.homestead.com/files/23dollarclamrake.jpg

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Bingo.

Kharn

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:11:59 PM EDT

[#18]

Any updates OP?

Tag.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:13:41 PM EDT

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How the hell cold are the waters in East Texas that water temperature is a factor?

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It isn't unless you are a pussy.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:16:55 PM EDT

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So...were y'all playing Swamp People or Seals when he lost it?

Just curious.

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Neither, duck hunting with a suppressed shotgun.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:16:56 PM EDT

[#21]

Would a boat with a sweet ass fish finder pick that up?

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:24:08 PM EDT

[#22]

A raft and one of these with a rigged extended handle with a systematic search pattern.
https://www.harborfreight.com/30-inch-magnetic-sweeper-with-wheels-93245.html

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:24:32 PM EDT

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Would a boat with a sweet ass fish finder pick that up?

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“Bottom conditions”

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:31:12 PM EDT

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Buddy lost his suppressor in 8ft of Murky, cold water. Due to the water temp and bottom conditions recovery is beyond our capabilities.
We have no dive equipment, or underwater metal detector, and the suppressor is only slightly magnetic.
Any ideas?
Anyone know any recovery divers near East Texas?
Right now the pond is very low. This is private property so we have access.

THE FRONT FELL OFF

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solution here

https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Put-a-giant-magnet-on-the-front-of-your-Bro-Dozer/5-2062332/

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:36:22 PM EDT

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Neither, duck hunting with a suppressed shotgun.

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So...were y'all playing Swamp People or Seals when he lost it?

Just curious.

Neither, duck hunting with a suppressed shotgun.

Duck hunting with a suppressed shotgun? Well fuck, I have heard everything now.

Nothing like pulling up and swinging on a group of teal with a 34" barrel.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:47:46 PM EDT

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That sucks.

I forgot I loosened my surefire QD and sent another round through it once.

Suppressor went about 50ft down range. Whoops

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If it flew 50ft, a suppressor hitting the water could definitely torpedo through the water.
Reading through the thread and will post updates and answer some questions in OP

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:50:42 PM EDT

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Take another suppressor and duplicate your mistake. Have fins and mask ready to follow it down.

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Yes, this is the winner!

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:51:16 PM EDT

[#28]

Throw a weighted basket in with rope attached,we used old bicycle sTeel baskets we dredged for golf ball in ponds on golf courses

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:51:36 PM EDT

[#29]

Trash pump, drain the pond.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:52:56 PM EDT

[#30]

Use an air compressor hooked to a dive regulator.

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:53:01 PM EDT

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OP and his boys
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That's uncanny how close you are!

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:53:29 PM EDT

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Take another suppressor and duplicate your mistake. Have fins and mask ready to follow it down.

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I was thinking just mark it with the serial number and other information and call it a day

Posted: 12/18/2017 2:54:53 PM EDT

[#33]

awright yung-un, you lost yer gun parts in the pond? yee-yee-yee-yee-yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

that's sum live action, fur shurre!!!!! i'll go git it, for a warm rootbeer, and a box of onions!!!

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:06:10 PM EDT

[#34]

Sounds like a job for....Aquachigger!

Seriously, find a local Youtuber Aquachigger copycat. They'd do it for the clicks.

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:10:46 PM EDT

[#35]

https://www.divetex.com

I used to know the guy that owns this place in another life. He used to sell frozen pizza way back in the day. Call him.

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:10:47 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/18/2017 3:16:56 PM EDT

[#37]

Paging SnowLeopard?

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:18:24 PM EDT

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I'll be damned, an actual boating accident!

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Came here to post this.

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:25:36 PM EDT

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Was there any anal sex involved?

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I don't actually know OP, but I'm sure if it's a requirement for getting his suppressor back... I mean, he IS a Texan.

On a serious note: Rent a backhoe, and dig a pond of equal size to this pond. Rent a big assed pump, and pump all the water from this pond into that pond. Find your suppressor. Fill the old pond in with all the dirt from the new pond. As a side benefit, you now have experience, so you can start up your very own lucrative pond-building business...

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:27:57 PM EDT

[#40]

Just man up and dive in at night with a Surefire. You'll find it

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:42:39 PM EDT

[#41]

rake with handle extension, drag the bottom. I would have just went in after it the day of with a mask and felt around on the bottom for it., 8ft-ish is not bad. Snapping turtles should be in hibernation too

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:43:04 PM EDT

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If you really have no idea where it is, buy or rent a good underwater metal detector and start working a grid. I would not just get scuba gear on and start rooting around the bottom unless you have a very good idea of where it could be; you could very well end up burying it deeper in silt.

Work smarter and use technology that was designed for the purpose and won't be affected by bottom conditions. Overall you'll save time and effort and you can always resell the detector when done to recoup some of the costs.

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A good underwater derector is $1200. Then you have a long learning curve. Depending on the type of metal it may not give much signal. I would use a similar can to eee what tupe of signsl to expect.

A Garret AT PRO is submersible to a meter. You could put coil on the end of a pole to get the most reach and try that.

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:45:38 PM EDT

[#43]

Dude, if this had been 5 years ago I'd thrown my tanks in the truck for a road trip and done it for free beer afterward. Sadly the while "accumulated adult responsibilities" thing mean that's a no-go now.

Maybe ask around your local dive shop?

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:47:00 PM EDT

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Would a boat with a sweet ass fish finder pick that up?

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Possibly. I can see big sinkers and lures with mine. Depends on the model.

Posted: 12/18/2017 3:55:14 PM EDT

[#45]

either man up, get in the water with a wetsuit and a mask, or

call a local dive club. You can probably get some nutter that loves this sort of shit and pay them 100 bucks to get it back for you.

the easiest will be a metal detector, even a cheap shitty one should be able to pick that up. and I hope you GPS marked it, or you're going to be searching forever.

Posted: 12/18/2017 4:07:32 PM EDT

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I used to be a boat boy at a marina. Heat of the summer this one guy comes running up asking for my help. He dropped his ray bans in between his boat and the dock and said I'd get a $20 to go find it. The lake is kind of murky but I figured it would be easy enough. I jumped into the 5ft of water (water was down, peak of the summer) and felt my foot land on something. I pulled his glasses out with my toes and was out of the lake within 15 seconds. Fastest cash I ever made.

Posted: 12/18/2017 4:10:49 PM EDT

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I used to be a boat boy at a marina. Heat of the summer this one guy comes running up asking for my help. He dropped his ray bans in between his boat and the dock and said I'd get a $20 to go find it. The lake is kind of murky but I figured it would be easy enough. I jumped into the 5ft of water (water was down, peak of the summer) and felt my foot land on something. I pulled his glasses out with my toes and was out of the lake within 15 seconds. Fastest cash I ever made.

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