Gerry in Idaho

Newer swingers can learn from this video. Notice the pattern of the signal on the 1st nugget when compared to the sound of the 2nd target. Some folks may not catch it at first and that is ok, but eventually you'll realize the up/down of the signal sound has a pattern that usually is indicative of gold nugget size and density of the piece. Also seeing how he crosses the target from the sides to help pinpoint. I also like his digging tool. Beefy is what helps dig in such hard ground and a longer handle. Thanks for sharing.

This fly was on my jacket sleeve one morning when I came out of tent. Not sure exactly what it is, but geeze it sure is big and looks like it could suck some blood. Any Aussies know its name?

Earl, Now you have 2x the knowledge and have a better understanding of desert style nugget hunting and then the mountain terrains as we did in eastern Oregon. Now it really doesn't matter where or what states you are hunting gold with a detector, your skills will be served. After all, you did find the nicest nugget in Sumpter on that last day, all on your own too. Thanks for the kind words.

Mike, I appreciate you allowing us to help your gold collection get even bigger with our detector knowledge. If I would have known you were goign out to score a nice ID specie like the one above, I may have headed you south...lol. Nice finds and thanks for sharing.

I think the price drop is because of competition and their price points. $799 for a GM-1000 with 2 coils and $699 for a new 24K with 2 coils certainly is shaking things up a little. The GB-2 will certainly go down in history as one of my all time favorites though. My last 1+ pounder was recovered with a GB-2.

Chuck, I applaud you for going the extra mile...not only in the distance traveled to get there, but in the comments of the Field Training we offer on Gold Detectors. Yes we have a big group, that was the most we have ever trained for, but I also knew there was enough staff members to make sure everyone had plenty of opportunities for 1 on 1's. Plugging in with the instructor and each wearing their own headphones (when permitted) allows for much better learning of the foreign sounds from each detector and the ground. Glad you were able to have some Success after the class when there was no instructors present. That in itself goes to show home much you remembered. Rye Patch, NV is one of the most ideal places to train as it is real life hunting in the exact fields some of us still detect. No we don't fill our pockets with gold and if you do find a nugget, you earned it. But sometimes the real nuggets are the ones you learned from the experts around you. The little bits you put away in the back of your head and at the end, the self confidence you are doing it right. Thanks again for the nice comments as I was not expecting to see this posted on such a well known gold prospecting forum. Steve has stopped in on a couple of our classes and has an idea what my staff members and I are about. Passion is what keeps us going and I also have to give credit to my staff members as they also are open minded easy going and love to share their gold detector expertise. Looking forward to having another find season in 2019 too.

Great to hear of another successful customer. When it is your 1st, it doesn't matter if it is 1 grain, gram or 1 ounce. Looking forward to hearing more of your success.

I just wipe a little brown stuff on my back and that is where they go. Keeps most of them out of my face. But yes I agree a head net is a must in some areas at times. Certainly get some time on your detector before you go and have really good non metal walking boots.

At least you are finding it. Thanks for keeping us frozen folks excited. Love seeing others gold just as much.

Jim, You certainly have a cutie there. Not sure if it is the lighting from the photo, but almost seems gold or gold plated. Certainly looks to be aquamarine and the time vs depth even adds more % of it. Looking back at the years of detecting and digs, I get some of the most "oh my" from the ladies when they see some of the smaller ornate pieces. I actually recovered a little gold turtle brooch about the size of a US 1 cent. I'll try to find it and get a a couple photos. Mine is more modern as your certainly takes the cake. Yes I enjoy sharing finds with others, especially in the winter when I can't get out any more. Seeing others treasures is like walking into a Fishing Store and going to the photos board to see all the trophies others have caught. Thanks for contributing such a fine piece.

Very nice 1/3 ozt 14K with ice JP. Sure wish I was closer to the ocean. Thanks for sharing my friend and I hope 2019 is even heavier.

What's one of the oddest digs you recovered in 2018 that's not a coin/ring? Something unique that's not found often? I've yet to identify this, so if you know or of a site or someone that does, please share. Made of brass and seems to be a child (boy) reaching around a bucket and grabbing a pig. Also be sure to post your most unique find of 2018.

Very interesting relics and dodads Cal. You do my style of digging and I could spend a week swinging and pinging on those trinkets. The 1 piece eagle is probably pre CW area. Interesting blob it has on it too?? Yes I think the round flat copper could be a cut large cent as I have found a few back East. The long item with a busted screw end could be a bottom piece to a rifle? The Chinese coil as you mention is actually pretty common finds for older sites, but that symbol on the 2nd pic is different than what normally find. The ear ring is different as I don't find those much. And the polished stone looks like agate or cut milk glass with silver frame. All are neat saves my friend and thanks for sharing.

I like your style and selection Jim. Nice monster 1/3 ozt of 18K gold band. The Rocker of today's younger society with the sterling skull & cross bones, followed by the 22K perfection of Asian quality. In all my years I only have 2 higher end rings over 18K. 2 years ago I found a Portuguese stamped ring that is 19.2K and my all time best is a plain heavy yellow gold band marked 24K. It is the solftest and most easily dented gold ring I have ever seen. Thanks for your added contribution of ring save treasures.

Well heck BeachHunter, You get rewarded twice with your wedding band. I bet the wife enjoyed the find two. That sterling ring is quite cool too and looks to have been in the salt water for a while. Thanks for sharing.

Those are both really nice finds Alluminati. I like your 1st day with the Equinox find. Funny how my 1st day with the EQ-600 and I scored the large platinum with 2 small rubies and a diamond. Lets hope 2019 is even better.

Tift, Actually that is quite a stunner. Besides, if you are proud of it (which I certainly would be) then why not share. My situation is a little more different than most TH'ers as I've been dong this for a few years and being a dealer, I have access to almost all the popular machines. Very nice find and thanks for sharing.

Gary, Detecting the WalMart parking near the .25 cent toy machines is a great start. But eventually you'll want to branch off to greener pastures. I'm sure you have found a ring or two that are loved by someone other than a 3 yr old

I remember your story on the farm field ring, very good. That Lord of the Rings is a beast of a 1/2 oz'er find.

What's your prettiest ring find from 2018. Mine's a toss up so I'll show 3 & let you decide. Be sure to also show your favorite 2018 ring recovery. A) 14K Yellow Gold with Aquamarine center stone wrapped in Emeralds. B) White Gold wedding ring set with Diamonds C) Large 13.3 Platinum with 2 Rubies & 1+ carat Diamond.

That photo reminds me of such a big difference in ground conditions and the preferred detectors to be used. Just a rock chuck down the road is Ganes Creek, AK and the VLF is King. Then go up the road to Moore and PI is preferred. So glad they make different models for us to use. Stunner of a find Steve.

They sure keep my ears warm when it is 20 degrees out. May not be the best quality or best sealing, but I like the sound and comfort. Sure there is a slight delay, but I know that. Some folks just like to complain and that is their right. I just like digging gold with an occasional complaint..its to pretty to sell.

Mitchel, The signal was clear and repeatable but not a "wower". I guess some folks might have walked past, but my ears listen to the ground and sounds it makes. #8 most of the time with an occasional #9. Funny, how some smaller 3 gram flat solid nuggets give a 12 or 13 reading and this one with over approx 1.5 ozt of gold in it read less? Most of the specimens in the area are #1 and occasional #2.

I pulled one aside and tagged it for you.

Cal, I have a few of the 15" coils for the NOX. Go to www.gerrysdetectors.com and call me.