Beginner panning downriver from dam

[Clancy]

I am from Columbia, SC and i just got started panning and am trying to decide which of the two rivers in my area would be more productive. One of the rivers is the Saluda, more specifically the lower between the lake murray dam and Columbia. The other is the broad river. I feel more confident about the broad river. I'm sure the lake has an affect on any gold that might be flowing down from the upstate( where the majority of South Carolina mining operations are), but the lake hasn't always been there. On the other hand, the broad River flows directly through the slate belt. I'm just not sure what to do or where to start. If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.

 

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[Gunrunner61]

Head up toward Oconee County and find Tomassee Creek.....loads o'gold in that stream.......................HH

 

[feidzd]

Then from the start on the other hand.