DSMITH Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 OK I am new to gold panning but I want to purchase one so I can do some sampling around my property have searched the web for what would be best for a beginner there are so many different types on the internet that for a beginner gold panner it is pretty confusing what does everyone suggest for a beginner at panning I know panning is not easy at first and there is a technique to it its a learning process as everything is thats new to someone just looking for suggestions I figure a gold pan would be the easiest way to sample and see if there is gold here and the cheapest to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I like the Garrett Gravity Trap...you would have to really screw up to lose gold from it... The "new" Minelab gold pan looks pretty good to... If I was buying a new one I would get the Minelab kit... fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSMITH Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks Fred have looked at the Minelab kit which comes with a 1/2 inch classifying pan would you recommend also purchasing a smaller size classifier for the kit also like say a 3/8 or 1/4 just want to get everything I need at one time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn in CO Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I like any gold pan (steel or plastic) that has a large or wide bottom. I find it easier to get the gold to separate from the black sands with a larger bottom. When you start looking at gold pans some have very narrow or small bottom and vary in size to a large or wide bottom. You will find all combinations of riffles built into the side of the gold pan. They all work depending on your skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnedoe Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I kinda like this one........ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I don't use a classifier, however a 1/4 inch is a good addition.... actually, I don't pan anymore...just detect, but when I did.... fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSMITH Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSMITH Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 44 minutes ago, fredmason said: I don't use a classifier, however a 1/4 inch is a good addition.... actually, I don't pan anymore...just detect, but when I did.... fred Thanks again fred as usual you are johnny on the spot and I do not mean that in a bad way just you are always one of the first to answer peoples post with useful and helpful info again thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Moe Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 dont get a hog pan, all it is a pan with a built in classifier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDigger Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The Proline 14" Pan..cannot be beat! Black or green....plastic last long, and its one tough pan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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