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Gerry in Idaho

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  1. Fishing with kids is to you like, my staff/I teach customers and watching when they find their 1st nugget. Priceless, fun and that's a great feeling. Thanks for sharing.
  2. 3 Seasons is still pretty young yet. What amazes me is you have already scored a 1+ oz'er in that short time. Thanks for sharing your experience.
  3. What is your style of chasing gold and have you changed? Throughout my yrs of nugget hunting with a detector, I have changed my style of detecting. When I first started I found every little bit/crumb of gold and was happy as could be. I NEVER wanted to go home without gold, so the VLF was my king of not going home empty handed. Now I use the VLF tools for their fantastic ID system and hunt trash areas for bigger gold. I used to love finding 20 dink days and did it so often I never even took pics. Heck I've done 50 dinks a day a few times and hit a place in Oregon that I pulled 100+, but for some reason, it was to worthy of a photo? Guess I realized it was big gold everyone wanted to see. Heck, I probably could have had more big gold if I changed my hunt style, but who wants to argue with Success...it just did not weigh much. When the PI's came out and it took me a while to learn them, the 1 grammers were bigger gold and 1/4 oz'ers on up was consider big to this Idaho boy. I then started realzing the PI would find less pieces, but I usually ended up with 2 to 3X the weight. Boy did I flip from VLF to PI....and my gold count went down, but my take home weight went up. Then I was introduced to Ganes Creek, AK (thank you so much Steve H, for the suggestion of me to go up there). I learned the VLF's had another aspect of their capabilities that put a few ounces more into my Cache. What I did with this new learned knowledge was take it back down to the lower 48 states and man, it really started me a gold rush. So many old mining areas are full of trash, but yet so few people with spend the time to hunt them, or they do hunt them, but with the wrong technology. Deeper trash is not a friend of the powerful PI detectors and we've proven that many times. Yes I still love my trips to Rye Patch and desire to pull another oz of NNV gold out with a GPZ-7000, but it's getting tougher each year and in the reality of things, I can spend a week trying to find an ounce of NNV gold nuggets around Rye Patch, or I can spend a week in trashy workings and most certainly will go home with more weight of gold. Today, I would just as soon grab an EQ-800 with stock coil (sometimes larger) and spend hours at a time trying to find 1 piece of gold. Yes there are quick trips I come home with no gold on occasion, but that's my choice, as I could easily put a small coil on the (any VLF gold detector) and knock out a few pickers. But when I do, is it worth taking pics and or sharing? I think it all depends on your interest of gold and experience level. Most newer MD'ers of gold would rather go home with any gold no matter the size, but some of you will progress to the point, the little pickers are fun and cool to find, but not what you really want to take home. So are you a big gold hunter who does not mind going home empty or one who just like digging gold no matter what the size and would be just as happy to find 20 pickers = 2 grams? I'm sure you Aussie mates have a different take on things than us Americans. Would love to get everyone's take and see some of your Success.
  4. Gary, Your display is very nice and shows actual finds as some folks seem to think it's all about the gold. You dig a little more iron than I do, but that's the best way to clean it out. Might as well swing the new GPX-6000 and dig it all, but go deeper than the VLF. Thanks for mentioning for everyone to pack out there trash digs when possible. Hope to see you this summer again.
  5. I too figured the market would be saturated with higher end used gold detectors in anticipation of the new GPX-6000. I know one thing for sure. I'm not about to hold many used GPZ-7000's at once as I still feel the GPX-6000 actually coming out and into customers hands, will then start off a sequence of people trying to sell their old units. 3 months ago, I had more customers wanting to trade for the 6000, but now since the drag out of the release, many customers are now holding on, so that actually have something to use. Heck, who knows when we'll actually start getting the new GPX 6000. Glad you were able to get a good price on your GB-2. It is still a very desired old school VLF and I accept them in trade quite often. When the GPZ-7000 came out, the GPX series on used detectors took a big hit.
  6. Making the best of a bad situation turned a little golden for you. I always carry a few zip ties with me when traveling as they can come in handy in so many ways. Your Macgyver gold nuggets are a treat and thanks for sharing.
  7. Well put Jim and also to add a little of todays terminology. The term "Gold Digger" is quite controversial. Thanks for the little history lesson.
  8. I do want to make sure everyone does know, my original post of this gold coming from WY is 100% true as they were just found this month by my customer with a GPZ-7000. Sorry if I confused anyone a I was having fun with a few of you. It's 100% WY Gold and looks damn nice. We enjoy this forum, the people and sharing finds as it just goes to show some of the opportunities are still out there. On a rare occasion (for the customers who allow me) I get to share some amazing new discoveries. No WY gold is not new, but how often do we really hear of it, let alone get to see it. The customer was very specific about me not dropping any location or name and I totally understand why. Hopefully they will allow me to share more down the road as I really do think this WY Au is quite the treat.
  9. Thanks for taking the time to comment Trevor. It amazes me how so many company brass folks (higher ups) can't seem to take the time to chime in on behalf of the people who are using their product. Your willingness to reach out on occasion just goes to show why CoilTek is such a strong performing company. Your coil designs are adding more fun and finds to customers across the world every day and thanks for the opportunity.
  10. OK I admit, the gold is real, but not from WY. As Brian said, WY is not known for gold, just gold diggers.
  11. Hey, I sell metal detectors for a living, so you know I'm not rich. Plus, advertising is getting expensive, so I slip come kudos to my staff/I on occasion, to keep up with Mail Order and Amazons. At the rate I am getting the GPX-6000, I'll need to start selling dreams...that's right, I already do. BTW, When you going to join us at Rye Patch?
  12. Thanks for giving us some more info on WY and sharing your success pics.
  13. Just in the last couple weeks I was sent a couple pics from a customer who visited WY with his GPZ-7000. Now this customer knows his detector better than many, as he attended our 3 Days Field Training last Fall and it looks to be paying off. Over 5 ounces of gold and many of them solid nuggets and this folks just came from WY. Yes it's still out there for those who do research and legwork. I just love seeing customers success and is shows my staff/I efforts at Training is paying off. Anyone else been able to find any WY gold with a detector?
  14. Well earned Rob, as you know those 1 oz'ers don't come very often here in the US for most folks. Glad to see you getting on here more and contributing. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.
  15. Interesting picker. I scratch my head at those on occasion and wonder why, but I have done it myself a few times, especially when I was learning the NOX. Gold #1, SENS 19, Manual GB in locked (not tracking) and DISC wide open (which is not what GOLD MODE IS SET FROM FACORTY). Making sure DISC is wide open and Tracking off will help on those, but if a hot rock or cold stone is near, then all bets off. Thanks for sharing the "invisible nugget", no more.
  16. For most of Rye Patch with a GPZ-7000, my signals are very soft whispers. Now if I go to other areas not pounded, I seem to speed up and try covering more ground. At that point I am more interested in a semi clear repeatable signal. Only after I have found a nugget, then I go back to the Rye Patch crawl.
  17. Yes it's still King at depth on big gold and I have not read anyone saying different. It is also still King at killing my back, neck and shoulders and $2000 more...for what a couple inches when we are already near 3 feet depth? I realize you are younger and in better shape than I Sir, so I'll stick to wisdom and hunt longer with less fatigue and usually find more pieces of the smaller gold and the other kinds of gold the 7 can't see as well. Please no disrespect Rob... just play along. This is my next call,... Wait...someone's calling and I am looking at a stack of 7's that need to be sold. Sir....YES the GPZ-7000 is still the king. Sir, yes it's only $2000 more, just money..they print the shit every day like its nothing. Sir.. Trust me, I assure you the 7000 is deeper. Sir, Of course the 7000 is heavier by 2 pounds, that's why it's 2 thousands dollar more. Sir... sir yes it will probably get 34" on a big nugget and the GPX-6000 will only get 32". But Sir, this is only 2" which is only $1000 an inch. Sir...You asking about small gold and that you heard the 6000 does better on small gold? Sir...You are buying an $8000 detector, are you really interested in that small gold, that's what a Monster is for. No Sir, I'm not trying to sell you 2 detectors just one. Sir...You said YES,...you'll take the the GPZ-7000? Oh Glory you just made my day. If you have any friends wanting a GPZ-7000, tell them to call me and when I run out my friend Rob has some too. Sir...Why do we have so many 7000's you ask? Well, well well. It seems most everyone else is getting the GPX-6000. Sir.. You ask when will us dealers get the 6? Shit...If I new that answer, I wouldn't be trying to sell my 7's so hard. CLICK....Hello...hello. Rob, Your points are true, but my gut tells me you'll have a new girl at the dance this fall. PS. Nice chuck of glory.
  18. Northeast, You are getting me excited my friend with those comments and finds. Thanks for sharing your knowledge as you/we all learn. I'll have one in my hands when the time is right, but customers come 1st. Thanks again.
  19. I used the stock coil last week as a customer wanted to purchase my 10" Ellip coil and so I felt keeping a customer happy is most important. So I don't have one right now. I'll get another order down the road, just not sure when.
  20. I have dug gold nuggets and specimens my NOX reads from -#1 to #25. Realize the amount of mineralized soil around will affect ID. The depth of a nugget can affect the ID. The kind of hotrock on top or near a nugget can affect the ID. The density of gold can affect the ID. The old saying is true to this day. If you never want to miss gold, then dig it all. Even though I don't always do that, but it is true.
  21. I've read a few posts from those who have both and their input is pretty much what I expected. Having fun (especially with others) is the majority of why I enjoy detecting. Only a select few actually do it for a living and do well. The rest of us (me included), enjoy the hunt, adventures, comradery with like minded friends, and getting some gold on occasion. It's looking like the GPX-6000 is getting the majority of gold better than the GPZ-7000. So, is the extra weight worth the rare occasional big nugget? Lets go a step farther. Say the ZED hits a 4 ounce nugget at 34". Will the 6000 hit that same nugget at 30", 32" 33" or 34". Say it's 2" less and only gets the chunk at 32". It's still near 3' deep which is deeper than most folks enjoy digging and or most other detectors out there. So the reality for most folks, the GPX-6000 at a cost savings of $2000 and over 2 pounds lighter, better ergonomics, no more tethered into a harness, more user friendly, real wireless Bluetooth phones, is the best option for most. Like I said in another post. There should be a convoy of GPZ users heading down the highway to get the new GPX-6000 and having more fun, more gold more often. I can help make that smile happen. Anyone have a point I am missing or totally off, please chime in. Pic of the nugget will probably only be a few inches in depth difference between the 6 and 7. But the majority of us would probably hear if with both machines at 30 or more.
  22. Glad you were able to work hard enough and save enough to own both the Z and the new GPX6000, well deserved. It looks like you are answering some of our questions.
  23. Was swinging the EQ-800 the other day and hit this nice specimen. I realize all the love is for the new GPX-6000, but come on, the reality is most folks can't afford it. There is still plenty people having fun with the VLF's.
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