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Dumb Greenhorn Question of the week 11238 23
Started by ompomelet@gmail.com
Okay, mom and dad only taught me how to use a gold pan.
What is the difference please between a Dredge and a Sluice
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by Mary McCarty  16 Jun 2016 03:37 PM |
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Alaska equipment headaches 5764 2
Started by predden@ptd.net
We will be leaving for Alaska in a few weeks. Can anyone whos gone, please give me some tips on getting all our equipment there. We were told we could ship flat rate boxes out early but the boxes are ridiculously small for our needs. We have to bring sleeping bags, air mattresses, waders, hip boots and all kinds of other stuff! How do we get all this into our luggage and maintain the weight restrictions Thanks for your help!
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by LEO LORENZ 16 Jun 2016 10:52 AM |
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Pan modification for fine gold recovery 6603 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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11 Replies and 8511 Views
Claims for sale? 8511 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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Tuning Your Sluice 8902 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 6130 Views
An obvious observation (Panning!) 6130 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 11533 Views
Constellation Mining Company Paydirt 11533 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 6135 Views
Testing 6135 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 7593 Views
The Transmogrification of Beer Bottles into Gold 7593 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 35925 Views
Best mini-sleuce? 35925 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 72912 Views
Fine Flour Gold Recovery? 72912 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 11761 Views
how do you find your spot to dig? 11761 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 3891 Views
Idaho Claims/ Info 3891 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 3671 Views
Idaho Claims/ Info 3671 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 23036 Views
Metal detectors 23036 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 4354 Views
claims 4354 2
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 5805 Views
Stanton outing 5805 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 6431 Views
6 dredge 6431 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 3708 Views
6 dredge 3708 1
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 6248 Views
1st time on GPAA claim 6248 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 |