Yes metal detecting is great fun. Like any hobby, you get better with practice. It takes time to learn the machine. FYI there is a huge and friendly metal detecting community on YouTube. You can quickly get some good tips!
I will have to share a post on my first hunt of 2017, it was awesome!. I did a video and shared it on my other social media, but I am new here and hadn't thought of sharing it. Thanks for the reminder. As we say in the hobby, Good Luck and Happy Hunting!