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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 confusingĀ  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

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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 timeĀ 

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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.

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thanks for the replies

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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....

fredĀ 

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 helpfulĀ  info again thanks

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