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You were obviously paying attention! Well done. Fighting trash and ground noise and still scoring nugget is great.

Should be fine in a couple days, but light rain overnight and it's spitting snow right now.😒

It was great to run into you. More exercise than nuggets, but a few have popped out. You got home in time, nasty winds right now. Why else browse the forum with daylight left?

Thanks to all you Rye Patch Regulars for the info. On our way!

Thanks Lunk. My app shows the same, was more concerned about the roads, but they mostly drain pretty well.

We have tentative plans to head to Rye Patch ariving Monday or Tuesday of next week (April 8 or 9). Anyone have information on conditions? I've heard there has been a lot of rain/snow with more forecast into the weekend. It's a 2 day drive for us, so any info appreciated. Mike

Gaia is my go to. Also paid version and am okay with screen on Samsung phone.

My experience with the Axiom is similar to Andy's. I've been alternating between Sally's 6000 with a 10x5 Goldhawk coil and the Axiom and tend to default to the 6000 when she isn't using it. But the more I use the Axiom, the more I like it. Mostly use the 11" mono, mostly due to the size of the DD it came with, but reading your post, am seriously considering a smaller DD coil. As far as gold finds, I'd say the two are close to equal.

Always enjoy running into Lucky at Rye Patch. Friendly, funny, and informative. Rick look for the bright yellow Ranger come April. Mike

All of the above, plus forgetting about the titanium in my shoulder when trying to pinpoint while kneeling. How many of you waste time trying to find your detector when you walk back to the truck for a break or wander over to check out what your partner is digging?

Very nice results Gerry! And I'm glad the 7k is still with us.

Well done my friend. You always manage to find a new angle in hunting!

Sorry to hear about Robin, but we'll done on the hunt.

It's rare, but a few 7000s have some sort of a glitch that keeps one from getting quiet settings. I struggled with mine, had a couple pros work with it, and eventually sent it back to Minelab. The replacement is a world quieter. Before the fix I did find gold, but it was really hard to hear. That said, wet mineralized ground is tough and the above advice on settings should help. Mike

Hey, just saw this post. Sally still has the prize nugget but I've continued to have success on smaller guys. Had to put a pause on the detecting for a shoulder replacement but come February we will be back at it in the SW deserts. More to the point, Gerry, Lunk, Spencer, Mark. Eli, et al. are a great team and you won't regret attending. Mike