Prospecting & Detecting
Modesto, California Man Finds 18-Ounce Nugget
October 2016 by Scott Harn
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My Lucky Thirteen Nuggets
Even with my favorite top-of-the-line gold detector there were several false digs. Many of the hot rocks gave a solid signal that was too much like a nugget to ignore. After trying several tests I just dug everything because it is better to be safe than leave a big, deep nugget for a more diligent gold hunter.
Prospecting for Surface Flood Gold Placers on Low and Intermediate Gradient Streams
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The Highs and Lows of Drywashing
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Secrets of Successful Prospecting
Winter is the time for research, and if you haven’t already done some research to find new places to prospect, now is the time to cram in some last minute research before the good weather arrives.
Detecting Nuggets—Overcoming New Challenges
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All About Trommels and Screens for Placer Gold Recovery
The right speed accumulates only the heavy materials and allows all of the lighter stuff to flow through. This optimum speed is dependent on the size of the gravel you need to move through the system.
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