who gives definition to something they dont use ? you have to put the time like how people say about metal detectors they are no GOOD and all you do is find pieces of junk.... it all to my belief is the level of faith you have on it and the success you have.
People still use dowsing rods in these days to find water pipes even in big companies..
im not saying for someone to use it as a metal detector but to locate areas of high mineralization that activates the rods in my belief.. not gold itself..
but i understand people have probably tricked people to believe they are to be used as a metal detector. but this is not what im trying to say they could be used for.
ima give this a try on my next trips and see what i discover..