Just Recieved a Minelab Gold Monster 1000

SchoolOfHardRocks

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After about 6 years of panning, sluicing, sniping, etc.. I finally bought myself a metal detector -the Minelab Gold Monster 1000. After spending hours looking at youtube videos and reviews online, I think that I made a wise choice. I'll be working areas in Northern California in the central sierra nevada foothills. Many of the areas are in highly mineralized & trashy ground -Hot as hell ground if you will. From what I've read -the Gold Monster is a VLF that can handle the hot ground with practice. This detector also has automatic ground balance features and decreased adjustments making it a good detector for a beginner like me.

After reading and watching a ton of information on the unit, I figured that I should ask this group of experts their thoughts on the unit and any insight you may be willing to share. I am going to camp at a spot with a history of chunky gold this Friday/Saturday to learn the unit and hopefully find a few crumbs. I've already practiced digging metal targets I found in my backyard with success, yet I understand that things will be different in the field.

Any suggestions, tactics, insights, experience is welcomed.

I haven't been this excited since I was a kid -Heavy Pans!
 

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Terry is spot on...watch the Bill Southern vids. It is a great, simple and EFFECTIVE detector. Congrats... time to go find some crumbs (or maybe larger! )
 

Another vote for Bill Southern videos!

Congrats on your purchase, looking forward to hearing how you do.
 

i brought a few small nuggets to test with,before i ever went out,or take them with you to test
good luck ,dont forget we need pictures. brad
 

I have one, and it's already snagged nuggets, easy to learn, easy to use, yet effective.

All the best,

Lanny
 

Best of luck to you with the New Gold Monster. Here's hoping you find a panfull your first time out with it. Go getem'.
 

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