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Pan modification for fine gold recovery 6472 4
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
I was at a gold show recently and one of our old timers was taking a knife and scraping his pan, I had to look twice at what he was doing. If you are new to prospecting I will tell you a little secret, the uglier your pan is the better it will hold gold.
The riffles on most of the pans are large enough to catch nuggets but do nothing to trap the fine gold, that comes from experience and technique, but just a few simple modifications to your pan can make a huge difference in the gold you catch,...
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by Mary McCarty  15 Jun 2016 06:13 AM |
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Claims for sale? 8424 11
Started by ompomelet@gmail.com
Ran across this ad in my web wanderings: http://www.goldandsilvermines.com/mcp.htm
That Is a good price for that much land in that area even if it was not being touted as a placer gold claim. I wonder how old the ad is Takes me a year or three to save up that much cash if I really sit on my salary. Something to consider
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by WALTER EASON 13 Jun 2016 04:30 PM |
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5 Replies and 8607 Views
Tuning Your Sluice 8607 5
Started by jsohlberg@att.net
I am relatively new to gold prospecting, drawn into the hobby by a close friend who has prospected for over 15 years. Being a computer and network troubleshooter for nearly 30 years, I often think how we might improve our recovery of gold. My friend believes that feeding his sluice material including fist size rocks. Naturally, a greater water flow is required to move those rocks out of the sluice. I have questioned him about this method and if the rocks might be disturbi...
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by Mary McCarty 13 Jun 2016 03:13 PM |
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2 Replies and 6062 Views
An obvious observation (Panning!) 6062 2
Started by ompomelet@gmail.com
After reading threads on Sluices, gold cubes and other ways of making concentrates, I conclude that, no matter what prospecting method you are using, good panning skills are still tantamount to success.
Goody! Now I have an excuse to purchase more on-line paydirt since I'm stuck here for another 5 weeks...
Need to practice!
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by Mary McCarty 13 Jun 2016 12:48 PM |
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7 Replies and 11456 Views
Constellation Mining Company Paydirt 11456 7
Started by robert.j.gallagher@gmail.com
My wife and I had planned to go to Alabama Gold Camp (AGC) this weekend but the weather looked a bit damp for the weekend so I placed an order from Constellation Mining so I could still get a bit of a gold fix this weekend. Yesterday, seven bags of paydirt were delivered by USPS Priority Mail. I ordered on 11/3 and it was delivered on 11/6!
I weighed the seven - 1 pound bags and the weight was 8 pounds 10.5 ounces. Nice to get more than you pay for!!
Here's what it look...
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by Mary McCarty 10 Jun 2016 08:15 AM |
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5 Replies and 6072 Views
Testing 6072 5
Started by jeremy.echols@analyticspros.com
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by Mary McCarty 10 Jun 2016 08:07 AM |
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7 Replies and 7466 Views
The Transmogrification of Beer Bottles into Gold 7466 7
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
At one of our recent meeting we had a new individual show up that let us just say was dressed a bit funny. At the beginning of our meeting we like for guest and visitors to introduce themselves and give them a chance to talk, so when it came to this man taking his turn I thought for sure somebody was pulling a prank, but no, this guy was serious.
The man talked for over 20 minutes about his need for investors because he has discovered how to take crushed beer bottles, throw them into a microwa...
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by James Henderson 09 Jun 2016 10:01 PM |
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23 Replies and 35156 Views
Best mini-sleuce? 35156 23
Started by Jamotes@earthlink.net
What's the best mini-sleuce for a beginner for use in small creeks and streams in a state with not a lot of gold (Ohio) I looked at the Keene mini and the Bazooka mini. I want one that's packable without a lot of weight and/or size. Thanks!
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by Ed Bragg 04 Jun 2016 11:43 PM |
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32 Replies and 72056 Views
Fine Flour Gold Recovery? 72056 32
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
During a dig yesterday I came across a lot of really fine flour gold, grain of sand size and smaller. I am a pretty good panner but when it comes to the really fine stuff I am struggling with the best means of recovery. I take my snuffer bottle and empty it onto a paper plate and then dry the fine stuff in the oven and I can pick most of it out with a razor and tweezers, but there is always powder gold I just cant recover.
Could somebody give me some tips on how to recover the really fi...
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by Mary McCarty 02 Jun 2016 01:04 PM |
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6 Replies and 11657 Views
how do you find your spot to dig? 11657 6
Started by travnix82@yahoo.com
<p>hello every one,</p> <p>I was wondering how every finds their spot to dig that's not claimed. I know it involves lots of home work. I use mylandmatters.org to find out where active claims are in the areas I want to work, they down load all their info from the BLM LR2000 site, however it only shows you the section, township, range and all the claim info and tell you how many claims are in that section. then I have to go to the recorders office with all that info and locate w...
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by WILLIAM HALL 01 Jun 2016 03:23 PM |
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0 Replies and 3812 Views
Idaho Claims/ Info 3812 0
Started by katowest@yahoo.com
I'm going to be in the Couer d'Alene Id area june-20-27th. I see from our guide that we have several claims in Idaho. I would like to get out on at least 1 GPAA claim. Im looking at the Nahkohe Morningstar claim but open to any suggestions. Im planning on bringing my sluice and pans and just need to get pointed in the right direction. Any info or suggestions on which claim to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Brett
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29 May 2016 04:39 PM |
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0 Replies and 3607 Views
Idaho Claims/ Info 3607 0
Started by katowest@yahoo.com
I'm going to be in the Couer d'Alene Id area june-20-27th. I see from our guide that we have several claims in Idaho. I would like to get out on at least 1 GPAA claim. Im looking at the Nahkohe Morningstar claim but open to any suggestions. Im planning on bringing my sluice and pans and just need to get pointed in the right direction. Any info or suggestions on which claim to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Brett
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29 May 2016 04:27 PM |
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32 Replies and 22874 Views
Metal detectors 22874 32
Started by mikeandbettyh@yahoo.com
Any input on metal detectors would be great. I am looking at buying one this year (this is the wife) I've been looking at the Garrett AT Gold, any opinions on it Any others I should be looking at in the same price range We are looking at spending about $700-$800 on one. I want one that will find gold! I know they won't find the fine stuff, but we have nuggets to use with it to learn what the sound on the detector is for gold. Thanks for any help.
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by Terry Wolford 28 May 2016 07:18 PM |
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2 Replies and 4288 Views
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Started by jstansberry@live.com
if i am a GPAA member can i go and camp and prospect on a LDMA property
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by jon stansberry 23 May 2016 06:36 AM |
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5 Replies and 5743 Views
Stanton outing 5743 5
Started by raidersfan1781@gmail.com
I was looking at trying to make the Stanton outing in October. I will be tent camping for the week is there anywhere it that area to shower and resupply if needed. Thank you for any advice
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by Gary Whited 22 May 2016 03:19 PM |
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3 Replies and 6369 Views
6 dredge 6369 3
Started by bmxkyle5@icloud.com
Where can I take a 6' dredge without getting into any trouble
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 19 May 2016 12:28 PM |
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1 Replies and 3647 Views
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Started by bmxkyle5@icloud.com
Where can I take a 6' dredge without getting into any trouble
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by WILLIAM HALL 18 May 2016 03:56 PM |
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2 Replies and 6180 Views
1st time on GPAA claim 6180 2
Started by tony.agric@gmail.com
Not really sure this is the correct place to post this.
I am a greenhorn to prospecting having only about a year and a half under my belt. I am a greenhorn to GPAA. I am going to be heading to one of the 3 claims in El Dorado NF this Friday.. my question is this, Can I bring my brother with me I know I have to have my permit and card with me.. but is he,as family allowed to join me I know the areas pretty good and know that at times you will run into people that..well you know
Back up is alw...
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 11 May 2016 02:19 PM |
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11 Replies and 7968 Views
Triple D&M CL-99 7968 11
Started by mrniceguy0726@hotmail.com
So I'm looking into Triple d&m because it's close to home. Any comments on this claim would be great!
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by Garrick Sillers 10 May 2016 01:28 PM |
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15 Replies and 11001 Views
To Claim or not to Claim? That is the Question. 11001 15
Started by cvs1068@yahoo.com
4/17/2016
I was out riding in a friend's 4 wheeler, and I spotted an old Chinese rock wall on the edge of a wash, I noticed that the wash had cut away a bank about 6-10 ft tall for about 100 yrds. upstream from the Chinese rock wall. There were several layers of different size gravels all through the bank. A few days later I drove back to the wash in my PT cruiser, (not a 4 wheel drive) and with careful navigation, I made it all the way out to the wash, (approximately 6 ...
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by WALTER EASON 09 May 2016 07:06 AM |