Gold Detecting Tips

[Steve Herschbach]

Great post Gerry! Some more stuff here…..

 

 

[Swegin]

I always have a leatherman in my pack.  I also carry Silicone tape or self fusing tape in my truck. For VLF hunting I bring my crevice tool for bedrock hunting and a McCloud for raking tailing piles down.    https://www.thefirestore.com/Fire-Hooks-Unlimited-Wildland-McCloud-Tool?handle-options=210&gclid=CjwKCAjwyryUBhBSEiwAGN5OCFtI-zPb91w_M3NURsgLXTZ-r9i6VJQTbxdsjQwcO8DLgBrkaIIE-hoCn_cQAvD_BwE

[Aureous]

Aside from Gerry using his pick for a different hobby, he seriously needs to brush his teeth....I could barely see em for all that yella stuff 😉 

[GotAU?]

Americans scratching their heads over what the Aussies and Kiwis are laughing about what Gerry is saying here….  🤣

 

Steve’s suggestion for a 10x loupe is very useful- I use a geologist’s style one  for inspecting specimens… get a triplet lens type for better quality.

[phrunt]

13 minutes ago, GotAU? said:

Americans scratching their heads over what the Aussies and Kiwis are laughing about what Gerry is saying here….  🤣

It's still there, read the pick section carefully, it'll give you a giggle.   Most seem to skim over it and not notice, I know I did the first time I read it.

[mn90403]

14 hours ago, Gerry in Idaho said:

Realize 24” handle length is hard to have on your hip as it gets caught up in your legs when wanking. 

This will preserve it!

[Valens Legacy]

15 hours ago, Gerry in Idaho said:

Realize 24” handle length is hard to have on your hip as it gets caught up in your legs when wanking.

I have heard just about everything now, just how can a person do that, please don't tell me I don't want to be scared for life with an image like that in my head.

That is just wrong.

[Aureous]

For those not familiar with the term, Google is your friend....

[Gerry in Idaho]

15 hours ago, phrunt said:

I had to read it again, I missed it the first time, better take a screenshot before it's gone forever 🙂

N is nowhere near L on the keyboard so it wasn't a typo, it was a brain fart, something was on Gerrys mind when he typed that 🙂

I've reread that post so many times and my eyes walked right by.  Finally this morning with a fresh cup of coffee, I realized my issue...wanking/walking while swinging, yes that my friend is indeed funny, my bad. 

You Aussie folks have a good laugh, but be sure to add some knowledge as well.  Many of us Yanks can only dream of your gold field opportunities and sitting around a campfire telling Aussie humor while chewing on Roo tail and pulling flies out of your whisky cup.

[Lanny]

Nice list Gerry, one made from lots of years of experience. Steve's list is great as well. The nice thing about both lists, and the added details provided by others, is that a rookie wouldn't really know where to start, so you've both provided hard-earned wisdom on what is needed while chasing the nuggets out there in the wilds.

All the best, and thanks for taking the time to post your list,

Lanny