G-bone
Sr. Member
- Dec 9, 2014
- 495
- 942
- Detector(s) used
- Gold Bug Pro w/ NEL coil.
Minelab Xterra 705,
Bazooka Snipers (24" and 30").
Royal Folding Sluice with Gold hog mats.
Thompson 12V Puffer Drywasher.
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Not the first time up there. Just the first time up there for prospecting.
So I got my friend to go out with me, as I'm trying to get him interested in Prospecting.
We went as far as HE could which was about 1.5 mi up into the canyon.
Had my Royal folding sluice and all related gear. Found a real nice place to call camp for the day.
Week days are the only way to go up there.
But even being a Monday, there was quite a bit of traffic. Most were heading up to the bridge for a hike.
Very Hot day, but with shade and plenty of water, we were fine.
Bottom line, we came out of there with some color - so no skunk
Probably about 20 buckets worth.
Even though I made recommendations to my friend as far as good places to dig, he bounced around a lot.
That's fine, but it made it hard to keep track of what dirt came from where.
a couple clean outs were blank. and a few showed color.
I have yet to go thru my cons (tonight after work).
After this trip, I am really considering looking into a smaller Bazooka Sluice.
I think it would be perfect for sampling.
Easier to set up and run some quick material. No classifying.
If empty, easy to pick up and move on to the next spot.
Then you can come back with the bigger equipment and move some material.
I need to go up on my own again soon with my Metal detector too.
Beautiful day. Got out of work. Got some color.
Great day in my book.
I'll post some pics once I get it cleaned.
Cheers!
G
So I got my friend to go out with me, as I'm trying to get him interested in Prospecting.
We went as far as HE could which was about 1.5 mi up into the canyon.
Had my Royal folding sluice and all related gear. Found a real nice place to call camp for the day.
Week days are the only way to go up there.
But even being a Monday, there was quite a bit of traffic. Most were heading up to the bridge for a hike.
Very Hot day, but with shade and plenty of water, we were fine.
Bottom line, we came out of there with some color - so no skunk
Probably about 20 buckets worth.
Even though I made recommendations to my friend as far as good places to dig, he bounced around a lot.
That's fine, but it made it hard to keep track of what dirt came from where.
a couple clean outs were blank. and a few showed color.
I have yet to go thru my cons (tonight after work).
After this trip, I am really considering looking into a smaller Bazooka Sluice.
I think it would be perfect for sampling.
Easier to set up and run some quick material. No classifying.
If empty, easy to pick up and move on to the next spot.
Then you can come back with the bigger equipment and move some material.
I need to go up on my own again soon with my Metal detector too.
Beautiful day. Got out of work. Got some color.
Great day in my book.
I'll post some pics once I get it cleaned.
Cheers!
G
