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I met John Gladdis few times. I was privileged to meet cream of the cream of pioneers and one of the most succesfull operators in Victoria/Australia in Laanecorrie Bash. I also have my detector set up by John in 3 modes -for quiet mind and hot ground. On one of training days in Goldfields of Dunnolly he set up my detector and told me he never changes settings just sit h to these 3 different modes. Was also told he was impressed with my detecting (found only nugget for a day in quite red hot ironstone ground). Predicted I will find 100 ounce. I don't like to disappoint people but there is not many people who found it with detector but I will do my best. It might not happen in goldfields of Australia buy most likely somewhere in Mediterranean sea. These people like John are not just great prospectors but ultimate fun to be around and listen to them. Such an amazing souls and great ambasadors for our hobby and our country. Thanks for your contribution and great coils. There is not coincidence he liked me. I found the biggest nugget with his coil. 14 inch mono round terracotta coil . And thanks Phoenix cos without you it would not happened. GoldEn

For newbies or novice check that your detector is not set in Cancel mode. I found this hard way. Well first ever time I went detecting I hired GPX5000. Knowing absolutelly nothing about gold and detecting generous mate set up my detector. Thanks Sean. Sure enough after half an hour I had my first ever nugget half grammar in now famous Laanecoorie bash goldfield somewhere In German gully. I was amazed how machine was quiet I had to check few times if it was on. And it was. That afternoon after lunch I was so keen to go again and 3 of us went again for few hours. Sure my machine was so quiet I happily detected so keen. Once I came close to my car and realize machine doesn't really hear much. It was nice couple hours detecting in cancel thanks to my new mates. (It was afternoon prank and at least I learned something that day) So if your machine is exceptionally quiet please check your panels. If is all good and there is not any noise you are not detecting in Australia ? I also like to ground balance my machine every few steps. One of best tips I got is learn ur machine the best you can. Instead of using automatic frequency button take time and practice with a gold nugget every single frequency starting from 1 to the end. Move up one at time and check response again. The one which best respond keep detecting in it. It might take u couple hours to go through all of them but I think is time well spent. Not all detectors are same and not all perform the best and same in same settings. Clean up your coils regularly. Take plate and clean them properly and re- tape them. GoldEn

I wish i am good with detecting like i am with fishing,. Maybe been born on island has to do with it.Give me a hand line and i will never be hungry in my life, Give me a detector and i would not survive for long. I always believe its is a person behind detector.Still you need a good tool to do the job. And agree you have to be in a gold (fish zone) or you are wasting time. I think most of average detecting people (myself included) know 5% of our machine capabilities.(same like we know about our mobile phones). Maybe because we do not take it so serious, maybe cos its just a great hobby to relax and escape work and city and maybe because simple we dont have to.. Detecting is a journey not a destination.Probably because you will never stop once you reach you goal or target.You will need more(hence gold fever).So journey continues...... GoldEN

Nice one Dave Well done to detect in hot condition and nice reward for a short trip. Hope is more for you there. GoldEN

Hi all One of the coins my friend send me photo off. Nice find and such a beautiful coin to find. ( going to a museum) REFERENCE HERE: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s7932.html Looking forward to join him soon. Europe here i come. Long time overdue holiday. GoldEN

amazing colour. Love them like this-nice and clean and bright yellow shine. GoldEN

Wow Mark and Rhonda People i did one day training in Bendigo. Nice people and well spend money.Found 2 pieces of gold on a training day. GoldEN

coiltek 10x5 mono small coil 8 inch minelab small coil 14 inch nugget finder medium coil GoldEN

Been there done that. Even detected with one snake gator and look everywhere for another one until i came back to the car. Sure never put another one on, was rushing to detecttttttttttttt. But as Phoenix said i carry everything with me (except kitchen sink ). I have everything spare what i need to detect, leads, batteries, cords, chargers, headphones, scoops etc We have proverb "who carry doesn't beg" Sure when you drive couple hours to goldfields you want to be fully operational. Not for this particular reason but i always detect with someone, many times in past we camp together many many of us. So plenty spare detectors or if you want to try someone else machine etc.Great socializing hobby and for me this is what hobby is about. I am so proud of this culture of detecting and of my detecting mates every single one of them. Its a care free if you forget anything or even you just turn up without any gear.Sure you will be looked after and shown the basics. Yes this is livelihood of some and many like to hunt the gold alone. For me they are very very brave people. I am sure many goldfields in USA has their changeless with all sort of things from weather condition, wild animals etc. Like here this hobby can be deadly if you forget even one little thing. So before i leave i check 3 times i have everything in.Not just detecting gears but things which makes detecting possible and bearable. Just to mention few as sunscreen, first aid kit, backtracker, gps, extra water, mozzies and flies net. I also carry many clothes to change if my socks /boots get wet. I can go on and on but i actually have a list of things i check before i leave. Its not hard to do it and just tick off before you go. Dont forget main thing -our life is more important then .anything else. Dont try to save couple dollars and neglect your own (and friends safety.) Good luck and stay safe. GoldEN

Well deserved. Anyone who detect in that hot condition earns my respect. I use to do but now don't enjoy it much for long specially if humid. Great early morning start. Beautiful nugget. Hope there are few more for you. GoldEN

HI all, Nice flat nugget. GoldEN

I think is time to visit my uncle in Sacramento. Mind you he has a house on Sacramento river. Last time i visited was few years back and i was not into detecting hobby at all.( been there 4 times so far ). I spend hours and hours catching catfish from his speed boat in front of the house and skiing my legs out. Who would have thought i was probably in the best area to look around and see historical part of California gold rush. Well i know what i will be doing next visit. Good luck and hope you get few nice ones in "new goldfileds" GoldEN

I am in Victoria in Australia and detected so far just in Goldfields of Golden Triangle. Might add that i havent been to many goldfields in Golden triangle either. But then its just one of my hobbies so dont spend lot of time detecting. On bucket list is trip to Western Australia.but mostly with Professional Tour company and probably one day maybe to spend couple months with couple detecting mates there. Been born in Europe i prefer ( at this stage in life) to spend my annual leave overseas instead 5-6 weeks detecting in WA or GT. One day . Good luck with your adventures, GoldEN

We all been there. Stay positive is the best tool. Sometimes our "wrong choice" of places can be the best one. While you have coil on the ground and do the hours you are better off then us who are at home due to the hot weather here. Every step can make a difference.God luck and stay safe. GoldEN

Very nice. Good job Phoenix. I like quartz and gold combo only. Beautiful. GoldEN

Hi All just to get an idea of type of gold is found in some goldfields in Queensland, Australia.Found with 2300. Flat piece has 0.8 grams and was given as a present to me from a detecting mate Ruffles. (probably as a present i didn't go with them hihi). GoldEN

Good luck. Sorry you did not get any response but you might come accros someone when detecting. If you come to Golden Triangle will show you around. Take care and stay safe, Looking forward to some nice story on the way back. GoldEN

Never personally used it but used other evo and elite coils. You cant go wrong with them. Name tells you BUY ME. Good luck with it. GoldEN

Did you consider moving country? Was fortunate to meet Kevin Hilliar and listen his story how he found Hand of Faith.Over 27 kilos in 1980. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_of_Faith Been a long time and many thousands detectors around.since. Wish you a good luck.Records are there to be broken. GoldEN

HI all Was detecting with couple of friend and it was not my day.I couldn't get not even smallest nugget. Nothing.Zilch. That is quite rare for me cos on my detecting trips i rarely come home without at lest couple little ones. Well got this huge signal and here it is. Was on a surface between all other rubbish. I touch it with a pick but happy with a find.: GoldEN

Hi All What is your ultimate detecting goal? What is a dream find? Realistic answers please. Is it rare coin or the big gold nugget? For me in a goldfields i would love to find multiouncer nugget. I found bigger then ounce but not mulitouncer. Personally i would try to find some nice rare coins in Europe and look for some lost treasure in the sea with a friend. GoldEN

Hi all like clean shiny colour. Keep some small ones in acid bath for a couple weeks.: GoldEN

Hi All, All with with Gpx5000 and 8 inch coil: All couple grams: Enjoy GoldEN

Thanks Tom I tend to think its some kind of decoration on a blouse/shirt. Found deeply in goldfields not sure they had stop or crossing sign there. Could be wrong. GoldEN

Nice gold. Never bet with a woman They have more patience in goldfields, they listen carefully (we men lost that ability) . Nice gold . Well done. GoldEN