Stubble Bashing

[Archie P]

Hello all,

I’ve just gained a good permission on some fairly short-ish stubble and was wondering how you all go about detecting on freshly cut fields.

It’s quite strong stuff and I’m finding it pretty difficult to get my coil through it properly. I currently use an Equinox 600, and I’m also wondering whether there’s a better detector or coil that might be more suited to these conditions.

The main issue I’m having is that when I try to “bash” the stubble down with the coil, the detector starts giving me loads of false signals. It makes it quite difficult to tell the difference between genuine targets and the noise from the stubble.

The other option is to float the coil above the stubble, but obviously I’m then losing some depth, especially where the stubble is a bit longer.

So, just wondering:

1. What do you guys normally do when detecting on freshly cut, heavy stubble?

2. Is there anything I can do to reduce the false signals when bashing the stubble with the coil?

3. Are there any particular settings, coils or detectors that you’ve found work well in these conditions?

Any advice would be much appreciated!

[Easylife]

Wait for it to rot down.

[Archie P]

Wait for it to rot down.

Don't have time for that!!!

[Oxgirl]

I just do the tram lines or where the tractor has flattened it. Bashing through the stubble itself just isn't worth it in my book.

[Pasturised.]

Hello all,

I’ve just gained a good permission on some fairly short-ish stubble and was wondering how you all go about detecting on freshly cut fields.

It’s quite strong stuff and I’m finding it pretty difficult to get my coil through it properly. I currently use an Equinox 600, and I’m also wondering whether there’s a better detector or coil that might be more suited to these conditions.

The main issue I’m having is that when I try to “bash” the stubble down with the coil, the detector starts giving me loads of false signals. It makes it quite difficult to tell the difference between genuine targets and the noise from the stubble.

The other option is to float the coil above the stubble, but obviously I’m then losing some depth, especially where the stubble is a bit longer.

So, just wondering:

1. What do you guys normally do when detecting on freshly cut, heavy stubble?

2. Is there anything I can do to reduce the false signals when bashing the stubble with the coil?

3. Are there any particular settings, coils or detectors that you’ve found work well in these conditions?

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Small coil and sweep between rows until the stubble rots.

[Crabchurch]

My oldest permission leaves three or four fields to nature each year and this year, they have thankfully left three of our most productive fields.

The stubble is stubborn in all of them, but as I see it, it's a waiting game. I know there will be finds there when it all finally rots down.

[clint]

As said...let it rot,do the flat bits,small coil. I have in the past put the small coil on the etrac and just battered away at it as the etrac is bit of a tool.

[LuckyB]

I always swither between a smaller coil to get down between the rows and a bigger coil to get more coverage and make up for losing a bit of depth because the coil is higher. In the end, if it is busy ground i go for the smaller coil and on quiet ground the larger one.

I also look for short spots, on undulating fields the combine will have to be adjusting the cut height and it pays to look for these locations, also if the straw has been lying for any time or the bailer may have helped flatten strips.

One other point is that going at right angles to the planting lines may help with the smaller coil, it can result in an awkward swing but may help.

Oh and just wait for it to rot and soften is the best!

[shaggybfc]

Stubble bashing is no fun. I always rush out after the crops come in, almost chasing the baler… but then regret it after 15 mins when the arm/shoulder starts to ache. If they cut it low enough, I’ll skin it for a bit looking for shallow targets. I generally give up until it’s cultivated or rotted.

[Hcelt57]

Bring back stubble burning

[Julius Squeezer]

You’re lucky if you can do rotted stubble. All of my permissions are ploughed and drilled in a few weeks after harvest so I have to get in quick.
I usually skim over the top of the stubble with the coil. I realise I’m losing depth but I don’t think that’s too important on arable.

[Pasturised.]

You’re lucky if you can do rotted stubble. All of my permissions are ploughed and drilled in a few weeks after harvest so I have to get in quick.
I usually skim over the top of the stubble with the coil. I realise I’m losing depth but I don’t think that’s too important on arable.

I'm lucky as my landowners let me play until the crops are too long in the spring, so no rush for me.