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New and looking for advice 2556 2
Started by SUCCESSIN18@GMAIL.COM
I am a new member of GPAA and new to prospecting. It has been on my bucket list for a lot of years and I guess my wife decided it was time for me to actually do it. I have talked about it and discussed it so she bought some stuff that we had talked about, a blue bowl, classifier screens, a RDH 6' power sluice and assorted other pieces of equipment.
My question for now is what size material (max screen) should you run through this RDH mini power sluice It is set up for recir...
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by joseph Loyd  11 Sep 2018 11:30 AM |
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First day Prospecting Tips 3533 4
Started by christopherwilburn@hotmail.com
Today is my first day going out to a gpaa claim. Looking forward to seeing what I find when I get there. I know there are not to many different claims here in the state of Texas that are close by for prospecting, so going to head out to the closest one to my home town of Dallas. If anyone has any tips I could use them. I know I am really going to enjoy getting out in nature.
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by Scott Leidenberger 10 Sep 2018 04:11 PM |
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Greeting from Dallas 2176 2
Started by christopherwilburn@hotmail.com
Today is day 1, my introduction to the GPAA. I have had some success with panning out paydirt that I had purchased online. Now I am looking forward to getting out in the field and finding the goodies that await.
Any tips are welcome.
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by Christopher Wilburn 04 Sep 2018 05:07 PM |
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Claim with RV Access 1549 0
Started by farchijets@gmail.com
Hello fellow gold fevered friends, I'm looking for a place to take the family out on a camping/prospecting trip with an RV, does anyone know of a comfortable spot within a 5 hour driving radius from Los Angeles Hoping to be able to park the RV on the creek/river
Much appreciated
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02 Sep 2018 07:48 AM |
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4 Replies and 4531 Views
gold bullion 4531 4
Started by ScottSn3@aol.com
Just wondering if you bought lets say a one ounce gold bar. It comes in it's own packaging .Would it lose value if you removed it from the packaging
I think if you remove the packaging from a uncirculated mint coin it would lose some of it's value. Inquiring minds want to know.
Scott
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by WILLIAM HALL 31 Aug 2018 03:29 PM |
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6 Replies and 4636 Views
using a claim 4636 6
Started by jester64@aol.com
I am a new member, haven't even got my card in the mail yet.
I am almost ready to try my hand, once I get the card how do I go about using the local claims
Do I have to call ahead make reservation or can I just show up
will someone show up and check that I am there legal
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by WILLIAM HALL 30 Aug 2018 04:16 PM |
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2 Replies and 2198 Views
Does size really matter? 2198 2
Started by JTaylor@HL.com
Hey All,
Have a Whites TDI and three different sized heads. Beyond the practical consideration of how big and does it fit in the nooks and crannies, can someone please direct me to a site or YouTube videos that address how to select what size is best for what specific applications
Can give more specific details on what I have if helpful, but did not want to blather on unnecessarily.
Cheers!!
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by LEO LORENZ 27 Aug 2018 11:09 AM |
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2 Replies and 2991 Views
Need help with type of hose for a DIY 2 INCH dredge 2991 2
Started by gtoconnor@gmail.com
There are pvc, flat, canvas and more. Which is the correct hose material. Can anyone send a link to where to buy the proper hose I'm building a dredge with a homemade venturi suction nozzle with a 1.5 inch pressure hose going to the venturi inlet then outlet is a 2 inch . Using a 3500gph bilge pump powered by slow draining deep cycle batteries... What type of hose is strong enough for 45 to 55 psi of water and rocks moving through it Any positive constructive criticism is welcomed...
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by george oconnor 27 Aug 2018 06:12 AM |
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1 Replies and 2047 Views
Claim Access 2047 1
Started by Kenaslan@earthlink.net
I wanted to go try a claim, however I have been told by the local gpaa chapter that the neighbor has blocked a public road, the only access into the claim, and posted no trespassing signs. How do I access the claim Bolt cutters
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by joseph Loyd 26 Aug 2018 03:46 PM |
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3 Replies and 2421 Views
Why I voluteered to be a State Director and why we need more 2421 3
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
The man to my left is a close friend. We met getting water for our cisterns at the pump site. He had just retired from the Army after 33 years of service, two tours in Afghanistan, and one in Iraq. He like myself moved off the grid because a great deal of civilians are complete idiots and hard to be around, we both have our own form of PTSD but speaking the same language having both being Army we developed a bond. I taught him how to pan like I do with a lot of kids and it is a dying art...
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by joseph Loyd 26 Aug 2018 03:40 PM |
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10 Replies and 8804 Views
I may be gone for a bit! 8804 10
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
I took a hard fall backwards down a mountain and woke up in a pile of rocks trying to figure out how to get out, at the time I was inverted. In that incident I broke my elbow and left wrist but figured out how to get unpinned and get back up. I did not realize that I had been unconscious for some time. The next day coming up I got bit by a Rattlesnake and it should have killed me, but some how I survived and got to keep my leg without anti-venom.
A few months go by...
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by joseph Loyd 26 Aug 2018 03:30 PM |
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20 Replies and 11813 Views
What to do with all the lead? 11813 20
Started by JTaylor@HL.com
So, one thing I enjoy about panning is that, even when I do not find any shinies (which is the majority of the time), I am collecting a ton of lead (birdshot, bullets, and fishing weights) out of the creeks, rivers, and ground, which is good for the environment.
But, I now have a ton (figuratively) of the stuff and, if I just pitch it in the bin, isn't that the same thing as just putting it back in the river (more or less from an environmental standard)
When I flyfish, I keep my cut line and ...
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by William Barlow 22 Aug 2018 01:02 AM |
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Roads and non-roads 2105 1
Started by rkaupas@hotmail.com
I am wanting to use a claim up above Placerville, CO.
This is how it is listed on the site:
San Miguel, CO
204.41 Acres
Land Status: BLM Claim
Can I drive off the roadway and drive onto the claim lands where there are no marked roadways. If it is safe to do so (safe for my vehicle) am I allowed to drive wherever I please if it is not destroying property
Thanks.
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 20 Aug 2018 07:23 AM |
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1 Replies and 2475 Views
Spam in PM's 2475 1
Started by waugh1198@gmail.com
Over the weekend recieved a PM from an Evan Swaak. Stated I had interest in buying claims and directed me to their new website for buying and selling claims. Have never stated anything of the kind here or anywhere. If I want a claim, I'll file one.
Getting bad when spam goes from emails to PM's.
Just wondering how many others got hit with this crap
Hope the powers that be eliminate his forum privilges for thai kind of behavior
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by WILLIAM HALL 13 Aug 2018 03:49 PM |
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2 Replies and 3794 Views
Ca dredging ban 3794 2
Started by Dmediucho@me.com
Does anyone know if there are any updates regarding dredging in ca. I have been looki g for updates since feb and can’t find anything new.
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by joseph Loyd 11 Aug 2018 01:42 PM |
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0 Replies and 1861 Views
Mystery Creek Gold 1861 0
Started by smithsgold@aol.com
Mystery Creek Gold
Join Jeff as he goes on a hike to a small Creek to check and see if there's any Gold in it !!!
https://youtu.be/uFAvTHyfdeA
Thanks for watching,
Jeff
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10 Aug 2018 12:48 PM |
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2 Replies and 3714 Views
Green Horn from Southern Calif 3714 2
Started by Ownedbygod247@gmail.com
Work has finally let up enough for me to get out more. This is my first year prospecting and i would like to learn as much as I can about prospecting so I can pass it on down to my youngins'.
I'm 35, A Millwright by trade so I already work my hiny off for a living, but now I'm geared up and ready to DIG!
Inventory is as follows- 2 Fisher Gold bug 2's & all the necessary accessories, a Royal explorer drywasher and blower, picks, pans classifer screens * spell check is broke I gue...
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by Gilbert Ruiz 08 Aug 2018 07:05 PM |
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12 Replies and 10539 Views
Heading to Colorado 10539 12
Started by Cwdjr34@aol.com
I joined the GPAA last year and this is my first time to post anything on here. I apologize if this is posted in the wrong place. My girlfriend and I are heading to Colorado from south Texas for a “scenic tour”. We will be in the Durango, Silverton, Montrose area on the 11th and 12th of August. Anyone who might be prospecting in those areas and who might be interested in some free labor and willing to teach someone who is brand new and completely green, just shoot me a message and we can see...
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by Chuck Dixon 07 Aug 2018 07:02 PM |
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6 Replies and 5571 Views
opinions of access to claims 5571 6
Started by j_pavli@hotmail.com
Hello to all, I'm trying to get a read on some of the suggested routes and requirements that it takes to get to the claims. In Arizona the rocky and be real rocky and sandy can be deep sandy in the washes. I know the rental companies say no go on off road adventures but that is a definition. I've been reading the access points that some of the gentlemen have added to the claims and the pictures are a added value to say the least. I have done off road driving before but nothing...
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by WALTER EASON 07 Aug 2018 07:08 AM |
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5 Replies and 4871 Views
High Sierra Gold 4871 5
Started by smithsgold@aol.com
High Sierra Gold
Join Jeff and Mike as they look for Gold and Treasure in the High Sierra's , Watch as Jeff finds a .45 Gram nugget.
https://youtu.be/D1ZU46z60QI
Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching,
Jeff
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by JEFF SMITH 03 Aug 2018 09:33 AM |