Sourdough Scott

Well, the patch keeps giving it out. 6 hours detecting today.

GPZ7000, gpx 5000 , sdc2300, radio shack, lr7000. Lol

Friend just got me a camping spot there. Space 20. Bee there Friday afternoon. And a surprise birthday party for my wife Jan. At 5. Her 50th.

I hate my Minelab pinpointer. Time to upgrade to the Garrett Carrot.

Thanks so much Digger Bob and Miner John. And thank you Whites metal detectors. We appreciate your support. I will also arrive on Friday midday. Leaving on Sunday. Ill be camping in the campground.

Rye Patch Nugget Shoot 2015 Hunt Rules No entry into hunt field prior to hunt Hunt Masters are in charge of the hunt. Hunt masters have final word on all things concerning the hunt. Hunt starts at 10am and ends at 3pm. Entrants must provide their own metal detector and target recovery tools. No Search Coil larger than twelve inches allowed. Note: No oversized Coils off any kind will be allowed on the Hunt Field. Small electronic pin-pointers will be allowed. All hunt participates wear target recovery pouch for trash removal. Small Hand Recovery Scratching Tools, Small Recovery Hand Trowels and or a small hand pick allowed. (Recovery tools are not to have a handle over 3 feet or a base over 4”.) No Sand Scoops allowed. No recovery speed baskets allowed. No target recovery plugging tools allowed. Participant will be allowed to turn in only one prize token towards drawing. Last year some who found more than one gave the other one or ones they found to participant(s) who did not find any. In the event not all prize tokens are located we will hold a second chance drawing to be conducted at the conclusion of the drawing for participants who located a token. All who attend will be allowed to enter the second chance drawing by filling out an entry card and attending the drawing. Only one second chance entry per attendee and or participant. Participants who located a prize token and who entered into first drawing and all second chance drawing entries must be present at time of drawing to claim prize. Prize drawings will begin at 3:15pm the day of the hunt. The drawing is random and there is no guarantee that the major prize will be handed out to a contestant who finds a hidden token. All prizes will be handed out the day of the hunt. Special note: This hunt will occur in the desert with the normal desert hazards. Which are not limited to trips and falls, snakes, uneven surface, excessive heat, wind so on? It is recommended that you wear snake guards. By attending the 2015 Rye Patch Nugget Shoot you understand there are natural and manmade hazards that cannot be eliminated by the organizers of the event. You agree that you are attending this event at your own risk. Thank you Hunt Masters

Anticipated Guest Speakers for 2015 Rye Patch Nugget Shoot & Demonstrations list. 9 am and 1 pm Larry-Glen-Phill Demonstration on the Nokta FORS Gold and Minelab Go-Find 60 metal detectors - provided by Kellyco Metal Detectors .com. 9am - Scott, Steve, Ules, Glen, Phill, Ken, Chris, and any other expert metal Detectorist we can find. Helping you with your metal detector/class. 9:30 am and 2 pm - Chris Porter Electronic Prospector, owner of detecoraid.com, home of the HIP STICK and President of Western States Prospecting association. Metal detecting since 1972. 9:45 am and 1:15 pm – Webb Varnum Geologist extraordinaire, past President of Reno Gem & Mineral Society. 10:15 am American Mining Rights Association – Jon Siptrott (still not confirmed will make it) 10:45 am and 1:30 pm. Women in Mining 1:45 pm. Ken Wells Owner Eureka Prospecting of Reno - Expert Metal Detectorist (still not confirmed will make it) 11:15 am and 2:15pm- Digger Bob (still not confirmed will make it) Expert Metal Detectorist – owner of Comstock Metal Detectors. 11:30 am and 2:30 pm Miner John (Still not confirmed will make it) Expert Metal Detectorist, maker of the Razorback and Miner John Designs loops for Minelab & TDI’s. All guest speakers are tentative as all are traveling from far away and are not sure they can make it for the allotted time. Demonstrations and Information Special kids hunt with prizes at the Hunt area all day-metal detectors for use provided. Gold Panning at the hunt area all day. GPAA of Northern Nevada Reno, Inc. Metal detecting practice hands on training with the Nokta FORS Gold and Minelab Go-Find 60 metal detectors on loan from Kellyco - at the Hunt area all day. Women in Mining at Hunt area all day. Chris Porter the Hip-Stick at hunt area all day. Old time prospecting equipment at the Hunt area all day. Reno Prospecting & Detecting Club at the Hunt area all day. Comstock Club at the Hunt area all day. Geologist Webb Varnum to answer your questions on rocks and Gold. At the Hunt area all day. Miner John and Digger Bob at the Hunt area all day. (not confirmed) The above mentioned will be available after they complete the hunt for a token

Thanks Steve for putting it in layman's terms. That gives me way more insight on the different modes. I can totally process this now. Even me having 2 PHD's. Things get convoluted in my enormous noggin. BTW my 2 PHD's are a (Portola High Diploma) and a (Post Hole Digger) lol

Colonel Klunker. I wish you could unthank me for a thankless task. But have to give credit to those who do the real work. I only have a small part in this. And my credit is shot. But THANKS to Larry, Glen, Marlene and Ules. They are the ones that spend most of the year getting the sponsors and dealing with the rye patch state park people.

I use the mobile version on here the most. I can't find a calender button. Does it need to be activated?

2015 Rye Patch Nugget Shoot Itinerary for the Rye Patch Nugget Shoot that will occur on Sept. 19th 2015. Saturday Sept. 19th 2015 8:30 am direction signs to the hunt area are placed. 9 am Entry/Registration for hunt begins. 9 am Demonstrations/Class start at the hunt area. 9:45 am the Hunt Boundary and rules are explained and locations and topics of demonstrations, speakers explained. 9:55 am line up for start of hunt. 10 am Nugget Shoot starts with the firing off of the cannon. All who attend should pick up a second chance drawing ticket with no requirement that they participate in the metal detector hunt. 2:30 pm all demonstrations, speakers end. 3 pm the metal detector hunt ends with the firing off of the cannon. 3:15 pm drawing for prizes began. (At hunt area.) Sunday Sept. 28th. Tear down and clean up. Day trips are being planned to hunt for gold, quartz crystals or ammonite. Information Entry into Rye Patch State Park Saturday and Camping Saturday Night is free, complements of the Rye Patch State Park. If anyone is staying Friday night before the hunt or Sunday night the standard park/camping fees apply. Last year only 76 of the 100 hundred tokens were located by participants so we had a second chance drawing for 24 prizes and the number one prize was given away to the last person in the second chance draw. This year who knows if all 100 hundred tokens will be located by the detectors’? So make sure you get your second chance drawing ticket from GPAA of Northern Nevada Reno.

I've read all the posts on this thread. And have to concur with most all of them on the pro's and con's of the 7000. That being said, I have way more pro's. A list of my con's. Cheap footrest. Wm 12 clip wont stay clipped on my harness without adding a rubberband to keep in place. The shaft does tend to move around. I clip my Velcro bungee harnesses clip right below the handle. So I run the handle and display at about 11:00 o'clock with the coil flat to the ground. But it won't stay put. I can see this being a issue with time and wear and tear. The coil cover notches. They allow dirt into and between the coil. Not a big issue. But has to be cleaned out periodically. EXTRA DEEP. What the heck is it for? I use every other function except this. Need some clarity. Heavy. Nothing major here.But Minelab hopefully reads our issues and takes notes. Without us consumers, you wouldn't be selling detectors. So for the pro's. I had a GPX 5000 for 3 years. Had success with it. But never fully understood it. Sometimes going through brush , the toggles would get hit and I wouldn't notice for a time. Not having that info displayed in front of my face was a major issue for me. But I have good success and would still be using today if not for the 7000. My knowledge and experience as a electronic prospector grew immensely with the 5k. Then came the 7000. I wanted to be one of the first in the area with one. And purchased one with no hesitation. Going on Minelabs reputation as the best. I hve no regrets. I've put many hours swinging it. I've found more gold in months with the 7k than in years with the 5k. Weather it be more knowledge and experience on my behalf. Right location. Or is it the machine. I believe it is all 3. But I felt at home and comfortable with the 7k right away. I felt I spoke it's subtle language. Sometimes it was a little hard to understand, but comes through loud and clear now. Having a display in my face totally helps. I love the wireless. I would buy again. NO REGRETS HERE.

Camping is free on Saturday night. You can come stay in my campsite. I will be there Friday midday. Leaving Sunday.

Welcome, come to the rye patch nugget shoot on September 19th. There will be many knowledgeable detectorists that can shorten your learning curve on the 5k.

Great pull Chris! Some of the gold we each are finding is very similar. Love the uniqueness of your gold.

I carry the least amount possible. Pro swing harness. Hipstick Wm 12 with under ear speakers , headphones on windy days. Jp B&Z booster. Apex pick or Leland Cotter pick. Plastic scoop Trash bag with pinpointer in it. Camelback in patch hunting. Jug of water when staying in one general area. Lunch. Small pack of baby wipes. Cellphone and sometimes a Go pro camera.

I think KLUNKER ENTERPRISES would be a great sponsor! So would this forum. And ICMJ. Hint hint Steve and Mr. Ralph.

Here is a list of businesses and individuals who have sponsored. There is still time for any of you to sponsor also. Big or small welcomed. A great way to get your name or brand some free advertising.

Thanks Steve for posting this. I will post a complete list of sponsors later today.

I told you to have faith in it. Just got to get the coil over the right real estate. Nice finds. Im sure glad you don't make long winded posts. Lol . One thing to add. I've noticed on bigger gold targets, it is difficult to pinpoint. The ZED just screams. I back the coil off a bit. Seems to help pinpointing. I've found gold in many varied settings. I try to have the sensitivity as high as possible and still be stable. Low smoothing. Difficult. High yield.

Wouldn't this be a prime location for the ferrite ring and running in fixed?

Any slope or pitch change in the terrain. From a steeper slope to a slight slope is a place to than can catch gold. Sometimes saddles can be where a ancient river channel could have cut through. Just lil things I look for.

Thanks everyone! Can't wait to get out again! Working sure gets in the way of prospecting.

We only do this once a year. Last year we had about 500 attendees and over 10 k in prizes. Doin a month earlier this year cause we got rained out and the president of our club. His daughter is getting hitched.

Nice job Norm.