flakmagnet

That looks like some great dredging gold, nice going…

You definitely have the touch…

There is so much to be said for fiddling with the settings over an un-dug target.

That is how to really learn about both the machine (any detector), and the area you are using it in.

You have probably the best detector on the planet right now so you are ahead of the game.

Good luck.

An exquisite specimen, thank you for letting us in on it.

Meow…

I have been on that beach where the coins were found.

people were probably swimming and riding waves right on top of those coins.

It is a triple reef line there and they have found amazing artifacts and coins in all three reef lines.

Those perfectly round escudos are called Royals and supposedly are worth 300,000 each.

I'd be yelling underwater too, in fact I have, but only for a little clump of reales…great fun and great memories. 

In case anyone is interested.

This was also found in the same area. It was found by a friend and I had custody of it for about 12 years.

It is a lost wax casting of cupid and was used as a toothpick. It was found at 1am during a storm with

a metal detector in the early '80's. The original owner has possession once again and I miss it,

it is exceptionally rare and beautiful.

Doesn't Burning Man become the second largest city in Nevada each year during the time it's going?

That is a serious amount of bug food.

hey jasong

Once again you have made something that can be fairly complex

seem understandable and possible for us ordinary folks to take on.

You have been doing this on a number of subjects for years. 

I have been and remain, impressed with your willingness and ability to communicate.

Thanks.

The 16 to 1 - one of the great treasures of the Mother Lode.

totally off the chart

Nice prospecting tale Lucky. 

Once again your careful attention to subtle signals puts you on gold.

I have seen you do this time and again and always its a great reminder

for all of us to go slow and pay attention to the quiet sounds.

Continued good hunting.

Very fun story to read.

Congratulations on your biggest nugget yet.

It is beautiful. 

Continued good hunting.

Thanks Rob.

Me too…

Nice post Mike. I spent a lot of day-dream time on that Desert Magazine article.

The spray paint on the wrist put that dream to rest.

The desert down in that area is haunting and amazing, I wish I had more time to learn it.

best…

Nice going Scott, inspirational to us all.

Beautiful gold too.

This doesn't work for a Mac does it?

Hi Sandy,

Such a pleasure to see you posting here. 

This forum continues to attract some of the most experienced detectorist's in the world.

Your picture shows once again that the 7000 shines at finding porous and/or rough pieces.

From fiddling with Bogene's settings on a 5000, it is pretty conclusive that in the right situation, they work.

Hope all is well with you, maybe PM at some point.

Flak

Steve,  

Good one...

Nice hunting Chris. 

I am consistantly pleasantly surprised by Verizons coverage in remote areas.

Not much of a cheerleader for companies like this but in this regard I am appreciative.

I like the iPhone 6, it is easy to use, good in bright light, gets good enough reception,

has a good camera and gps-like programs (like BCN), work well.

I do not rely solely on a smartphone but they work very well in most situations.

I have owned several Garmin units and find them to be very good

especially if you take a few minutes to learn how they work. 

Jimgior, that's pretty much what I have come down to these days too.

Back Country Navigator is cool.

That and an app like 'Find My Car'

has made a gps in many situations, unnecessary.

While we're sort of talking about smartphones,

has anyone noticed any interference with the 7000 and a smartphone?

Curious…

Hi Fred, I agree and etrex is all you need, they are very good units. 

I am pushing 'way past the ages mentioned here.

I don't think anyone should let their age stop them from learning and using a gps. 

It will certainly make their detecting experience easier and it's not hard to learn.

I agree with those who say it is important to mark your vehicle if you are in a new area.

People who don't  do that many times wind up doing a ton of unnecessary hiking.

Again, this is a simple thing to do with a gps and once you do it you will see what a luxury it is

not to have to worry about how to get back to base.

fwiw

rumblefish, good points. 

We used to  watch the rivers during the spring flooding or during big storm runoff,

something that doesn't happen much these days I know,

and watch how the river behaved when the high water was moving lots of material.

I have actually seen boulders as big as VW's being rolled around like so many bowling balls

and sparking under the water.

A river at flood stage shows you a lot about where you might want to hunt after the water goes down.

Definitely different than hunting deserts.

Hi Lucky I know all about having kids in college.

It's an eye-opener.

Keep up the good finds and tuition will take care of itself.

best wishes and good hunting…