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Just got back from 8+ days in the high desert....the weather was perfect and the quiet, wide open spaces were soul rejuvenating. Met up with Chet and Brian....we were working on a skunk our first day when Lucky Lundy texted Brian, so we went and joined him on a hunt. And true to his name, his luck rubbed off on all of us...by late afternoon we all had some gold. By the next day, Rick and I both had Lucky 7s lol.... Unfortunately, his favorite beverage was gone and all I had to offer Lucky Lundy was my homemade lentil soup or organic tofu/veggie stir fry, so he left us for “meatier” digs 😄 Detected new and old spots and I found gold each day....no skunks for me this trip and that’s unusual for sure! Some pieces I swore were going to be bigger by the hole I was digging...I can’t believe what small targets the 7000 can get at some depth! Here’s my largest and smallest nuggets found this trip...a 3 grammer and .06 gram; I only use the 7000 in Nevada and really don’t plan on finding Gold Monster sized gold there, but hey, gold is gold! After being in the dry desert sun and wind all week, I was wishing I could shed my wrinkled outer skin and grow anew like this guy did😆 Saw lots of wild horses, different lizards, and cute horny toads which all add to the experience out there! Had a great time with some great people, and ended up with over 12 grams of Northern Nevada Nuggies!29 points
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Today 3 Hours and 23 Minutes. tides were low so I went deep...signals were far and few between for over a hour. Decided to move in a few cuts and things picked up. Plenty of coins which are a good sign. Most signals were in the 12 to 14 inch range in a hard shell, sand , clay mix. All gave good signals and I was kind of surprised how deep some were. No faints today.. other then the few I found hunting out deep. Settings volume 8, all metal, delay 11, sensitivity 6, threshold 4 to 5. ATS 6.... Todays treasure ...one 10k....one 14k..2 silver dimes. Batteries coming along, taking each out for a short hunt...then a full charge and shipping... Have 4 going out this week coming. Should be 4 the following week also, so I will be contacting several of you AQ Pirates' on the details. Think I have a list of 15 and should be able to fill all with in the next month, order 56 more 18650 batteries.....Taking a break after that...17 points
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A buddy of mine received his Fisher AQ Impulse last week. We have been anxiously waiting to try the machine at our freshwater beaches where old bath houses once stood and black sand is abundant. Mike hit the water this morning and did really well at a beach that three of us have pounded over and over with Excaliburs in all metal mode and with White's TDI Beach Hunters. This thing really woke up that beach. Congrats to Fisher for hitting it out of the park with AQ Impulse! I can't wait to get mine and join Mike in the fun. The majority of the stuff Mike found were heard from the top, including the gold.13 points
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Thanks Lanny, No I won't be going on Aussie Gold Hunters ! We enjoy our own company, and peace and quiet, too much to be ruining it with a circus, I mean film crew ! Cheers, Rick7 points
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Peg, It was great hunting with you all, there’s a million spots to find gold out in the High Desert! Very happy, that your hard work paid off with a nice handful of nuggets. I’m restocked and my truck is loaded up, until the next hunt! Rick6 points
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It's probably not a widely used term. Stuff is so deep in the black sand here that it is hard to pick up targets without first digging down a foot or so then checking for signals. "Heard from the top" means he didn't have to dig down first to hear the signals.5 points
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Just back from our first prospecting trip after taking early retirement and moving to Kambalda in Western Australia . Did really well for a 5 week trip with 216 pieces for 376 grams. Biggest pieces 10, 11.5, 27 and 155 grams. No more working for the man ! Cheers, Rick https://youtu.be/jvZ3RyTN0Mo https://youtu.be/hvygdhqU_uQ https://youtu.be/yWINJjZdhp4 https://youtu.be/MODRP3GihW84 points
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Another thing, the different modes cover different hunting situations. All modes are not the same in the way of recovery speed, depth, and separation. Each mode has preset perimeters. And then throw into the mix the different coil diameters and what they are capable of....3 points
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I'm with Simon... that is a real handful of handsome gold!!! Looks to have been a wonderful and highly successful adventure to a ruggedly scenic area. We always thoroughly enjoy your presentations Peg, and the photos are outstanding. Thank you for sharing your trip with us. ☺️ Jim.3 points
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Nothing special but the weather is GREAT right now so I got out and was able to get a few tiddlers this week. Got skunked on Monday, Thurs. I stumbled onto this little patch for 24 bits. Then today (Fri.) I was gonna hammer the new found patch and dug my butt off and only got 2 TINY bits...then lost one of them!....lol Anyways...good to get out and I'll take them if I can find them!3 points
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Thanks Joe D & Steve. Other than as an 8yr old kid trying to use my Dad's D Tex BFO about 1970, I have been active since 1992 on & off. My area has history in the ground going back to the Spanish passing thru late 17th century. Locally I hunt some properties that had mid 1830's activity but it is very scarce. I mostly dig Relics, a few old coins and some bottles now & then off old house sites and forgotten activity areas. I stay in the woods a good bit. I am not very computer savy so I may not try any photos for a while. As for rain; Send it, my garden needs it! ( I still have the old D Tex! )2 points
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Jackpot! nice work and good on Lucky for the helping hand...he's a good guy to know strick2 points
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I finally went back to that spot last night and I didn't know until I came home I got a 1964 quarter after working it for about an hour. There may be more but I have to expand my search.2 points
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I already decided that, when they first started handing out the Ltd!! I think that it will be a lot more durable than this one! If this model is any indication, there will be plenty more rings for all of us! I think all the people that asked for one, and don't get it, should get a discount on the first full production run! Or at least be at the head of the line!! I hope you get a Ltd., if you asked for one!👍👍2 points
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Lucky does have a pointy finger and he uses it often. An extended stay on the plains up there is invigorating as well. The long vistas and the 'possibilities' seem endless. Well done and told. Mitchel2 points
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I agree with Sven1. I have built a test garden over the years to help me understand how each detector works and performs under different parameters. It really helps when you are out in the field to know how to best meet the site conditions. When you can't get in an actual hunt, the test garden always provides for fun and a chance to learn.2 points
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Too true - when the Explorer SE Pro and G2 were my main two detectors, certain parks I used to hunt had power transformers that caused all sorts of interference issues with the Explorer. Back to the car and out came the G2 - dead quiet in the same location. The only issue I had with the G2 was on outright depth in discrimination mode. It was my partner's main detector due to the simplicity of operation and lack of weight, though found myself constantly rechecking her marginal targets with the more capable Deus to confirm on whether to dig or not. Ended up swapping out the stock coil for a NEL Hunter as a compromise between target separation and with a little extra depth. The 13" Ultimate coil never got much of a run due to the types of sites I detect, with very restricted room to move for that size coil.2 points
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Nice to see you're having such a great season. All the best, Lanny2 points
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I would add to that --try working in Mute mode to get the hang of the target sounds with no extraneous sounds. Maybe not as deep but a lot easier to tune and hear. I got a 3.7gr. 22k ring at 18" + in Mute--very clean, narrow and distinct signal. cjc2 points
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A lot will depend on how big the search area will be, the concentration of targets, and the time you have for the hunt. In a small area with lots of targets, I like a real small coil. It's faster and easier to zero in on a target and move on to the next one. Speed is thing here on this type of hunt. If it's a big area with few targets, I'd want a bigger coil, maybe an elliptical one. Something that will cover ground, but also be easier to swing and pin point. Usually nothing is deep on a seeded hunt, so, reduce the sensitivity to make it REAL stable and less likely to crosstalk with other detectors, including pin pointers. I'm not sure I'd want to use a sling in a seeded hunt (though I admit, I haven't tried it). It seems to me it might reduce the speed at which you make recoveries. If you have a machine that can change frequencies and/or noise cancel, I would use that machine. You get all sorts of detectors in that close proximity and you're likely to get some interference. I use my Equinox on seeded hunts with no problems.2 points
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If it's a coin hunt and you're not looking to spend a bunch, I'd get a Minelab Vanquish 340 or Nokta Makro Simplex. Both are very light and shouldn't affect your elbow too badly.2 points
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This is the first Forum I have ever joined but have enjoyed reading it for a long time. Thank you Steve.1 point
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Received my AF28 coil in and put it on my kruzer. I started out in 3 tone because that is what I would have normally ran anyway but, that was before I tried it out. No more 3 tone for me. I have the Fe tone set at 2 and sensitivity set to 85 and in the standard 15khz freq for starters. Separation is very good with this machine with set up of the settings with this coil. I am very satisfied with it. It has about the same ability to separate as the smaller 9.5x5 DD coil. Very impressed. But moving on with the 11 inch coil, I discovered a quirk when running the coil over a the 7 inch dime and 11 inch nickel while in 3 tone. The machine did not want to hit on the deeper coins. It would try to null out. I cranked the sensitivity up to about 93 and although it would respond to something being in the hole, the ID for both coins were off. I was starting to get disappointed. I then swapped freq to 5 and then to 19 as well and was getting similar results. So I tried it in 2 tone and whammo....it nailed the deeper coins in all 3 frequencies with the sensitivity turned way down as well. Then I tried 4 tone and the same thing happened. The machine responded very well with the deep coins too. Very happy now. But I can see if someone got this coil and tried to test it just in 3 tones how someone could get discouraged with the set up. I have read a lot about 3 tone with the multi kruzer and leaving the sensitivity down below 90 because it you are supposed to be able to get more target information and signal analysis while the Kruzer is in 3 tone. I found that advice to be total bull$hix. anyways, if you want more depth with a kruzer with the 11 inch coil with multi tones your gonna have to run in 2 tone or 4 tone because 3 tone is not going to cut it. Anfibio / Kruzer - Waterproof DD Search Coil - 28 cm / 11" (AF28) Part Number : 20000825 Description : Anfibio / Kruzer - Waterproof DD Search Coil Size : 28 cm / 11" Includes coil cover and coil mounting hardware. Price $159.00 Website link1 point
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Yes, 90% vs. 0%. That's what makes finding (exactly) a 1965 extra painful.1 point
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I may have to settle for next version.1 point
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Wow, amazing gold haul! Looking forward to watching the videos...thanks for posting them. And congrats on your retirement...I too retired early, and have never regretted it! 👍😊1 point
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Really depends on the ground conditions. I try to run my machines as deep as ground conditions allow. If it chatters too much then I drop it down till it settles down. I find it too difficult to recognize a target if the machine is just squawking away and numbers are all over the place. Suprising part is the Gold Racer @56khz with the stock 5x10 dd will hit a dime at 10" with a rock solid id in air test and mild soil (ground at <30) with a faint tone. The MK can only do that in deep mode with the 7x11 coil and in Gen Mode in any of it's frequencies but you may not have an id at all. Granted the MK with the lower frequencies will do better in higher mineraliztion with ground in the 60-90's relative to the gold machine. In other words in most ground conditions around me where ground is 60-90's and on average mid 80's low 90's the MK does go deeper. The 11" should allow greater depth which would translate the ability to run the machine at a lower gain and have a smoother machine at similar depth of the stock coil without pushing it. The 11" should be more stable in that respect. In cases of high mineralization the narrower coil may punch through that and give you hints of targets that may otherwise get smothered by a larger coil's footprint. In a park with a lot of can slaw, pull tabs etc, the 7x11 in 3 tone with a gain in the 70-80's will have fantastic recovery speed and the narrower coil will help in sniping out targets between the trash, 2 of my gold rings where in that situation. An 11" coil would be better in field use and I was hoping beaches to hit towel lines and some wet sand without being too big as to lose small jewelry and be effected by the salt and still have enough depth to hit some of the wash. I wish Nokta would come out with an update that calms down the 2 tone and 4 tone so they are more in line with the 3 tone mode and keep deep mode as it is. Right now there is little difference between 2 tone and deep mode. I feel 3 tone and gen mode really make the Kruzer shine as the machine seems so well balanced. Other modes are just very tweaky and I believe that is why many sell the machines and move on.1 point
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The 19 kHz models are exceptionally resistant to electrical interference, and I think this is one of the things that gives it such stable target numbers in urban areas. A lot of new detectors seem to struggle with EMI, and a 19 kHz unit can be a secret weapon. Detectors that might normally outperform these models can really fall on their face in some locations due to all the interference.1 point
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well done some good detecting on your part that big water worn nugget is just an outstanding find.1 point
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He’s the best of it from all three of us. Not sure what Cliff dug... I got the HK designer silver ring with diamond chips and the other. First place we hunted I got 3 cents ... that was the good stuff lol. Second beach weather changed ... heavy wind made the water ruff. Waist deep ... anything deeper and you got pounded. It had potential.... but a couple of hours with the wind, waves and no sun water got chilly. Enjoy hunting with Cliff. Got a good look at his AQ.1 point
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Goldpick, I have found you are 100% correct on the sand contact, and overload in water statements! A steady flat swing is a must! I hope the stock coil doesn't leak, as i like it! But over all, it has been good at what it does!👍👍1 point
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I'm not sure about the jar collectors, but the oil itself appears to be closely hoarded by anyone who has any, as it's virtually unobtainable, unless you're NASA. I did find this online article about the history of the oil, it's processing, etc. https://www.cherrybalmz.com/history-sperm-whale-oil1 point
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All i know is that i really like the detector! And the great price did help! It does have some limitations, but i knew that going in! It will pay for itself in no time! The $299 deal is still on Amazon; says 4 left!! Thank's all on the forum who brought it to my attention! And also, Today is my One Year Anniversary on Detector Prospector Forum!! Thank's to all who have entertained me, and shared your knowledge!! 🎆🎇✨👍👍1 point
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Rarely use the WM12 these days, find it a bit directional and just another thing I need clipped to myself. The lead is just a guitar amp lead, plugged into an SP01 booster, then to dual speakers. Works perfectly, and I don't have to worry about break up of the signal, especially if I want to film a nugget dig. To be perfectly frank, the Minelab wireless systems are crap for the money you pay for them ! Cheer, Rick1 point
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My guess the AQ will be much deeper than the MDT. When I owned the MDT, my buddy was hitting targets on an Excal in pinpoint mode and I could not hear then.1 point
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Hey Guys, Like Steve, I carried Hodan Prospecting picks for many years until John turned the business over to his Son. From what I know, his Son ran it for a few years and didn't have the passion John did. Hodan Picks are long gone, unless you find one used or in some package. They were great picks, famous for the Walking Pick, 36" Handle. John Hodan had a great run of high quality, lightweight prospecting picks. P.S. The Nuggethunting.com site is one of my first, original websites. It's very outdated and I need to remove it. Rob1 point
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Same experience here too. I just attributed it to scattered ground mineralzation, or the tiniest of metal (such as the iron fuzz you get on a scoop magnet at the beach) It doesn't seem to effect the operation of the detector, so, I never investigated it any further. I've tried silent search in all the detectors I've owned that had that option, but, never got used to it. I always use a threshold now. I just think it gives me more information. I don't mind knowing that there is a "bad" target in the ground. It can sometimes alert me to a good target close by. In the past, with some machines, running no threshold would sometimes not respond to a deep, barely perceptible target. It just wouldn't break the threshold to make a sound, whereas, if you have a threshold, you could hear the slight variation in the threshold tone. Since a threshold tone doesn't bother me, I'll continue to use, since it doesn't appear to hurt anything doing so.1 point
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In an effort to convince my wife to move to Nevada, I would like to know more about gemstones and non-metallic fossicking/collecting in the Silver State. If I can show her that the state will be a great place for other rock collecting, it will add greatly to my "gold, gold, no state income tax, gold" argument for a move. We are looking in the Hawthorne/Fernley/Fallon area. I know about the opal mines up by Virgin Valley, and garnets found in the Ruby mountains. And of course the different gold and silver districts, which sadly, she doesn't care about. She is most into roaming the desert and surface hunting while I swing a detector nearby. My attempts at putting a detector in her hands have not been successful, even when finding gold nuggets. Maybe she is broken. Anyways I'm mostly interested in personal experience, pictures, and anecdotes of gemstones and other non-metallic surface finds in the state. Please don't post your spots, keep those secrets to yourself!1 point