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California bound 6600 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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Need help with battery selection 5824 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 4492 Views
Intro and Report 4492 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 10155 Views
My First Gold Prospecting Adventure! Need Tips :) 10155 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 5044 Views
Researching before a claim. 5044 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 6372 Views
Kansas City Gold 6372 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 6160 Views
Spriggs Property Ohio - any tips 6160 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 8265 Views
Battery charging. 8265 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 4543 Views
Permits 4543 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 9504 Views
abandon claims LR2000 9504 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 9558 Views
any feedback for the gpaa claims on the trinity river, Ca 9558 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 3539 Views
In Reno 3539 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 12336 Views
Trying Out Idaho 12336 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 6447 Views
Prospector magazine. 6447 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 |
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1 Replies and 4451 Views
Black Hills information 4451 1
Started by cody.wassmann@rocky.edu
Hello everyone,
I am new to this whole thing, so any help will be appreciated. I ended up on a family trip and we will be heading to the Black Hills of SD today for a few hours. The rest of the family wants to hit the casinos, but I would much rather be outside playing in the dirt. I wasn't expecting this stop so I don't have any equipment with me, so I was wondering if there was anything in the Deadwood area that could be productive and where I could get at lea...
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by WALTER EASON 09 Jul 2014 06:53 AM |
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2 Replies and 5867 Views
I need a small fireplace shovel 5867 2
Started by rhunt01@ius.edu
Several weeks ago (before joining) I ran into a couple of members of the southern Indiana GPA at Morgan/Monroe State Forest where large shovels are not permitted. Had a nice conversation but I forgot to write down their names (I have trouble remembering names). Anyway, one of them showed me a small, flat bottomed fireplace shovel that I just have to have. Lowe's has a cheap fireplace shovel that a five year old could bend in half. I have looked all over the internet, but ...
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by WALTER EASON 07 Jul 2014 08:37 AM |
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05 Jul 2014 12:36 PM |
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1 Replies and 5228 Views
gold buddy V1250 high banker sluice 5228 1
Started by joshale151@gmail.com
Has anyone used this sluice before do you have any info on it, im thinking of buying it. Its battery operated.
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by JAMES AU 30 Jun 2014 08:08 PM |
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3 Replies and 7061 Views
Has anyone prospected in the Hillsboro NM area? 7061 3
Started by cowboybrj81@gmail.com
If anyone has poked around this area, I am planning a trip out there in for the fourth of July weekend. I would greatly appreciate any tips of contacts in the area. Thanks!!
Ben J.
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by WALTER EASON 30 Jun 2014 08:32 AM |
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1 Replies and 6021 Views
were to go butte county, california?? 6021 1
Started by mikie661n@gmail.com
Hey all so heres the run down i stay in paskenta an im heading towards butte county i seen some claims in the guide. But i am not sure wich to try first or what is easly accessible. when i say easy access i meen for my car. Its a lil sports car so i cant off road. I also dont mind hiking either thats part of my day job as a wff. So any tips, gps cordinates, or any info on what to expect for my first time out i would apriciate it. Thanks -Mike
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by WALTER EASON 30 Jun 2014 08:30 AM |