Robert Lyman

  • Land/Shallow Water Search
  • Diver/Underwater Search

Cost For My Service

I work in a'' Reward Basis'' that means you pay what it's worth to you and what you can afford for me to come out and find your lost item. I do have a $25 call-out fee to cover my fuel expense if the item is not found. Maybe more or less depending on where you're located (call to discuss).

Search Types

All terrains / Underwater recoveries up to 30' depending on the type of recovery. Cost of such recovery will be determined when we talk.

Search Locations

Lincoln and surrounding areas.

Robert Lyman's Bio

My son and I have been metal detecting for a few years now with 100's of hours that include returns to owners, one our our favorites is a mens wedding ring the night before their 67th anniversary. We enjoy helping others and the challenge it brings.

Robert Lyman - Recent Blog Post

  • Gold & Diamond ring recovered Lincoln Nebraska (2026)

    Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area. Why rent a metal detector when you can have the best.  Now offering water sonar search and recovery. Clinton was […]

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  • Ring thrown, recovered Omaha Nebraska (2026)

    Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area. Why rent a metal detector when you can have the best. Terry, like all of us have, was feeling the […]

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  • Gold bracelet recovered Lincoln Nebraska (2026)

    Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area. Why rent a metal detector when you can have the best. Hadyah had been gifted a gold bracelet from her […]

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  • Ring lost for 2 years in sand pit lake recovered. Columbus, Nebraska (2026)

    Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area. Why rent a metal detector when you can have the best. Nathan had contacted me, asking me if I could […]

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  • Cell phone lost in tall grass/woods recovered Lincoln Nebraska (2026)

    Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area. Why rent a metal detector when you can have the best. Joe was walking along the outside of the golf […]

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Robert Lyman - Testimonials

  • Thanks again Rob!! (2026)

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    Ron Kennedy

    Lost my Ring 7 years ago in a pond while trying to fetch my kayak after the Bomb Cyclone hit in 2019. I went out on to what I thought was stable ice. Turned out it was not. Fell through shoulder deep. Went to grab for a tree branch that was sticking out. Got to shore and realized my ring was gone. There it stayed till 2026. I reached out to Rob to find a property pin. I told him the story of the two rings down at the pond. One day he showed up to find my ring. After 4 hours and 100s of pieces of bullets, fishing lures, lead and beer tabs he found it. Towards the shore. Thanks again Rob!!

  • don’t hesitate to reach out to them. Their work is exceptional, but it’s their integrity and kindness that truly set them apart. (2025)

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    It’s hard to put into words how thankful Kat and I are for Rob and his son Zech’s help. After exhausting every option and coming up empty, we were discouraged and close to giving up. Then Rob stepped in with a true act of generosity and heart that we’ll never forget.

    From the start, Rob’s communication, professionalism, and calm confidence put us at ease. And when Zech found the ring, the pure joy and emotion he showed said everything about the kind of people they are—compassionate, skilled, and genuinely dedicated to helping others.

    If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, don’t hesitate to reach out to them. Their work is exceptional, but it’s their integrity and kindness that truly set them apart.

  • This was an amazing story and God does deserve the glory. (2025)

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    This is so incredible. Andrew .. such an amazing person and gifted artist. I know a lot of people who don’t think of “welders” that way. But he was gifted. & welding was not the only thing he was gifted in.

    There is a huge hole in our small community and April was by his side through his final struggle. My heart went out to her when I saw her initial post about the lost ring. So I just thought it was totally amazing that someone actually does these types of searches!!

    Reading this article just made me think of how much God is concerned about every single aspect, every single detail of our lives. It’s easy to say “thanks God” but is that enough? I believe He asks us to thank Him by living for Him. By realizing… a creator who cares about us enough to do this.

    Which is nothing compared to what He did when He sent His Son. His story is one that draws us to faith that should cause us to a life change. We actually owe Him nothing less. This was an amazing story and God does deserve the glory.

  • I will forever recommend him to anyone needing help locating a lost item (2023)

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    I am SO SO thankful and grateful I was able to find Rob to help locate my ring. I will forever recommend him to anyone needing help locating a lost item. I could not be happier! You are amazing!

  • I highly recommend you and the RingFinders to anyone else in a similar situation. (2023)

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    My amazing wife Kim had lost her wedding ring several days ago, doing 8-10 hours of weeding and various yardwork at our place. Anyone who has been to our place knows what kind of an area she might have covered in that amount of time. Acres.

    Thank you both so, so much Rob and Nelson for taking on the challenge. I truly believe you both have a gift from God for that to work out like it did. That was a one in a million chance for it to be found that fast. Unbelievable! Kim is so happy to have her ring back. It was very interesting visiting with you and learning a little about metal detecting. It looks like a lot of fun.

    I highly recommend you and the RingFinders to anyone else in a similar situation.