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AllenJ

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AllenJ last won the day on July 1 2019

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    Prospecting/metal detecting, hunting
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  1. How much does it supplement your income? Not even a little. When you include the cost of metal detectors I'm in thousands of dollars deep and to date (this is my third year of prospecting) I've only had a few days that paid for gas and food for that day lol. What about chiggers and ticks, do you have to deal with those pesky critters too out in dry climates? Ticks are terrible in the spring so yes, I have to deal with them. I use spray and try to be careful but I did get bit last year. Other than your machine and digging stuff, what else does one take along while prospecting for those just in case you need it scenarios? If I'm going a ways from the truck I take two smaller sized gold pans, multiple digging tools for cracks and crevices, loop, rock hammer, small chisel and sample bags in a couple of sizes along with water and sunscreen. Do you hunt mostly on a claim or public land? I've hunted both but mostly I freelance on Forest Service property.
  2. The only time I hooked up my large coil was to test it in an area where we were finding very small gold. My findings were the same as above, it would not detect it nearly as well as the small coil. I know, everyone said that would be case but I had to see for myself lol. Someday I hope to find an area where the big coil would be the better choice but so far I've only found small stuff.
  3. Enjoyed the video Jeff, thank you for posting sir.
  4. Condolences to his family and friends. I really enjoyed reading Fred's posts and I'll miss his wisdom.
  5. That's how to start your season out, with a monster! Congrats sir.
  6. Well once you figure in gas and food I've lost money on my first two seasons of prospecting and you're saying I could make a profit? I'm in!!
  7. Welcome Jared, I'm from Northern CA myself. Hope to see you in the field!
  8. Goodness sakes Karelian, I thought I was the only person who took everything but the kitchen sink detecting! Good luck sir, I hope you find a big one.
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