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Location, Location, Location? (Asks the greenhorn) 8535 9
Started by cahorders@gmail.com
I'm a very new GPAA member living in south Alabama and I've never found a speck of gold. I'm biting at the bit to take a trip to the mountain area around GA, SC and NC - about 6 to 12 hours away. I went once years ago (armed with a toy gold pan) and spent the whole day just trying to find a spot. I felt like a dog sniffing over hours for the perfect spot to do its business. I found a river bank off of a main road filled with garbage and debris and tried my ...
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by PAUL STRAUB  01 Sep 2014 02:51 PM |
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New Member 3438 1
Started by kbell@bearcatbuilders.net
Hello
My name is Kevin Bell
Although I am not new to prospecting, I am new to gpaa.
I have prospected the san andreas area and the Coulterville areas.
I now reside in the mojave areas near the goler claims.I am interested in the desert placers.
and am looking for a chapter near me that frequents the claims in this area any input is greatly appreciated.
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by PAUL STRAUB 01 Sep 2014 01:52 PM |
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6 Replies and 6522 Views
Mew Member 6522 6
Started by jleamer20@gmail.com
Hello all,
This is my first post and first time being a member of GPAA. After watching Tom Massie for a very long time on the Outdoor Channel, and wanting to join this grand organization I was able to do so this year. As I said I have been a fan of the Gold Fever show for a long time, but never really could afford to join the GPAA until this year. Things have changed a bit for me over the years. My oldest son is moving off to college this month. My daughter is a se...
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by John Leamer 31 Aug 2014 02:25 PM |
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3 Replies and 5041 Views
Eastern LDMA? 5041 3
Started by mrtim4u@gmail.com
Hello everyone, Im an Ohio guy looking to visit and LDMA claim...but I dono whats around! Options in NC SC or GA private msg is fine if admin cant spill beans in public!
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by JAMES CLARK 29 Aug 2014 05:54 PM |
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2 Replies and 5925 Views
New LDMA member here 5925 2
Started by bugging57@gmail.com
I hope to visit some of the Washington, Oregon and Idaho GPAA and LDMA claims soon!
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by PAUL STRAUB 29 Aug 2014 12:05 PM |
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0 Replies and 2892 Views
LDMA news for GPAA members 2892 0
Started by tpleibel@gmail.com
Normally I don't care as I am considering joining the LDMA. But the one word topic 'Fire' next to Scott Bar information category kind of makes me wonder. There are regular GPAA claims in that area too. And look at the long line of Duisenburg Auction item postings. Us regular GPAA members have cash too you know
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29 Aug 2014 06:13 AM |
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6 Replies and 6691 Views
California bound 6691 6
Started by joybird5150@gmail.com
Hi! I'm a newby to GPAA as of today! This summer we've been panning in Colorado, with little success and are heading to CA. to visit friends in Auburn CA. for a few days. We would like to go panning near there for just a day or day and a half but know that there are a lot of areas closed and would love some help narrowing down the search. Anyone have any ideas Thanks for any leads....
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by Calvin Courtnier 27 Aug 2014 10:27 PM |
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3 Replies and 5915 Views
Need help with battery selection 5915 3
Started by rhunt01@ius.edu
Hello:
I am building a sluice that will be fed with a Johnson 2200 GPH 12 V pump; it draws 7.5 amps. Does anyone know reasonably priced deep cycle (or regular) battery that will run this pump for 6 hours or so. Realistically, I will run the slice 6-8 times a year. So, I don't know if I really need a deep cycle battery for this number of recharges per year. Maybe I do Thanks ahead.
Randy
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by Tim Leibel 24 Aug 2014 01:38 PM |
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4 Replies and 4581 Views
Intro and Report 4581 4
Started by flydrifter1@gmail.com
My name is Scott, I joined at the last show in Mesa. I have been collecting gear for over a year, doing some research...stuff. After joining I started putting my stuff together and trying to work out bugs and how things run. A couple of weeks ago I took my son and finally went out to a claim. I just dug up a couple of buckets of dirt from spots/areas that looked good from what I have researched. I am really looking to get out with some of you so I can learn. I brought the buckets home and r...
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by WALTER EASON 19 Aug 2014 07:06 AM |
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10 Replies and 10242 Views
My First Gold Prospecting Adventure! Need Tips :) 10242 10
Started by shelawantwo@gmail.com
Hello Fellow Prospectors,
I am going to Coker Creek GPAA claim in Tennessee in the next few days to prospect. I have tried to contact the claim owner but I think I have the wrong number. I am very excited I have two sluices and a lot of great pans to mine with. If anyone has any information on this claim. Maybe if there is a new number or a sign in area there i need to know about. Also if anyone has done some work there it would be greatly appreciated if you had any spots that you remembe...
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by WILLIAM WHITE 17 Aug 2014 08:23 PM |
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3 Replies and 5124 Views
Researching before a claim. 5124 3
Started by calking@verizn.net
I have looked at a place I would like to possibly claim. How would I go about, 1) finding out if there is a claim there already, 2) finding out if it is open to mining.
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by WALTER EASON 15 Aug 2014 06:43 PM |
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0 Replies and 6441 Views
Kansas City Gold 6441 0
Started by cowboybrj81@gmail.com
Hello everyone,
I just moved to the Leavenworth KS area and am looking for anyone with local knowledge that I could tag along with poking around. I am relatively new to the prospecting game but want to learn what I can from those who know. Just shoot me a PM if you live in the area. Thanks in advance.
Ben J.
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28 Jul 2014 03:27 PM |
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1 Replies and 6248 Views
Spriggs Property Ohio - any tips 6248 1
Started by rhunt01@ius.edu
Hello:
I am planning my first visit to a GPAA site - the Spriggs property near Lucasville, OH. I will only have about 6 hours at the site. Anyone been there who can give some advice on a work plan. I have a small sluice. Since it is on a large river I am concerned if there is enough flow and drop--otherwise, shovel and pan. Any tips on good spots that might lead me to my first nice flake or nugget would be appreciated. Thanks
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by WALTER EASON 28 Jul 2014 07:37 AM |
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10 Replies and 8354 Views
Battery charging. 8354 10
Started by megiepoo88@gmail.com
What is the best way to charge a 12v battery in the field Will a direct 12v(car lighter out)to alligator clips work Jumper cables It seems easy enough but this will be our first outing and I have no direct experience nor have I observed this accomplished firsthand. Cars have evolved from the simple machines of yesteryear and I do not wish to damage myself/others or the vehicles electronics. So I am asking, how do YOU Field Charge the 12v batteries that power your gold grabbing devices ...
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by FRANK NOVAK 27 Jul 2014 05:09 PM |
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2 Replies and 4641 Views
Permits 4641 2
Started by benji27potf@yahoo.com
Hi, I plan on going onto the GPAA claims to pan, sluice and metal detect. The counties I plan on visiting are in El Dorado and Plumas counties.
What kind of prospecting requires permits in CA
Might seem like a silly question but I rather be safe than sorry.
Also to visit these GPAA claims, do I have to get a hold of the claim owner or is that something that members can visit anytime
Thank you for your time.
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by Benjamin A. Martin 16 Jul 2014 09:21 AM |
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9 Replies and 9584 Views
abandon claims LR2000 9584 9
Started by mmmvelasquez@gmail.com
Is there away to find abandoned claims. Can a person look up one through the LR2000 website
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by RONALD LEWIS 14 Jul 2014 09:52 PM |
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3 Replies and 9665 Views
any feedback for the gpaa claims on the trinity river, Ca 9665 3
Started by mikie661n@gmail.com
Im going out for my first dig to the gpaa claims on the trinity river tommarow. Ive did my research but found little feedback. Does anyone know about the productivity or what to expect there. I was planning on going to douglas city, trinity 1,2,3, or big flat. Any info or tips would help thanks.
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by BRANDON WEATHERS 12 Jul 2014 05:42 PM |
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0 Replies and 3613 Views
In Reno 3613 0
Started by worldavi@gate.net
I am in Reno Nevada this week and have weekends free. Planning on going north to Pershing or Humboldt Counties to metal detect. Any one interested I am not yet sure where I want to go except somewhere that obviously has gold waiting to be found. Probably avoid Rye Patch and possibly try Santa Rosa mountains. Any good ideas where to go I will likely bring my Whites TLD and a pan, classifier, and water...
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10 Jul 2014 09:12 PM |
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8 Replies and 12429 Views
Trying Out Idaho 12429 8
Started by Sopchoppy7@aol.com
Hi to everyone out there. I am new to GPAA (so forgive any ignorant questions). My son and I are heading out west in June with a final destination of Idaho to give prospecting a hearty try. I am planning on trying out the GPAA claims while there. I just read that you can also request a 3 day trial to LDMA once. Are there any LDMA claims in Idaho I welcome any advice that could help us be a little less green while working for that first flash of gold.
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by RONALD LEWIS 09 Jul 2014 09:00 PM |
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2 Replies and 6531 Views
Prospector magazine. 6531 2
Started by bobfoley56@gmail.com
I was in Barnes and Noble they had their gold prospector magazine for sale. Do they get it before members I haven't received mine yet.
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by WALTER EASON 09 Jul 2014 04:00 PM |