Nevada Brian

25 minutes ago, gambler said:

To anyone, do you think there will be any camp sites left by friday? for tent camping.

Gambler, From what I remember from last year, the campground below the dam fills up quick, not sure about the others, but you may get lucky.  Also, the local mining clubs reserve the group campground which is where the potluck is held Saturday night, but I don't know how they determine who stays there or occupancy limits.  Below is a paragraph from the link:

http://parks.nv.gov/parks/rye-patch-state-recreation-area/

Camping: The river campground below the dam has 22 units, a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. The campground on the reservoir's west side has 25 units, a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. There are also undeveloped campsites along the reservoir that can be reached by boat or primitive roads. Camping is allowed in these areas unless otherwise posted. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced.

Brian.

Awesome Gold, Congratulations!  I have hunted the Sawtooth area as well and came away with the same thought.  Bummer about the Z, hope ML can get it fixed fast.  I will be up there hunting the Rye Patch area in two weeks, really looking forward to it. 

Brian.

Incredible!

Awesome video! Those drones sure do add a really neat perspective to videos.  Yup, I recognize the North/Middle confluence and Mineral Bar.

I wonder if the GPX technology is tapped out?  Because of the new technology in the 7000, could some of that knowledge be used to create a super timing for the GPX that would out perform the 7000?  The GPX already has a discriminator! 

Just a thought.

Brian.

50 minutes ago, Roughwater said:

You are welcome Brian.  

These pouches are definitely solid and made specific for metal detecting here in the USA.  Not only specific for metal detecting but for the type of detecting you do be it beach, Relic or coin even gold.  I just hope none of those small metal objects you were loosing were gold colored.  

Terry  

Nope, boot tacks, bird/buck shot and small iron shards.  I just don't like redetecting targets I have already found :)

Terry, thank you for posting about your pouch.  My trash pouch, which I have been using for about 6 years has developed many small holes.  I keep dropping very small metallic objects so I just ordered a solid bottom pouch on ebay.  I don't mind spending the extra money when I know the product is solid.

Thanks again,

Brian.

It is a shame, but I'm grateful for the time I spent dredging with my family and friends.

This will be my third year attending and it is a lot of fun, and its free!  Thank you sponsors.

That is a beautiful nugget and so clean.

A really fun family annual event held in Foresthill Ca. September 3rd & 4th.  If you think you are a good panner, come compete and you may win a medal, or come check out the many vendors.  This is separate from the World Gold Panning Championship which is held in Placerville September 11th-18th.

11 hours ago, Sourdough Scott said:

I contacted the support team of this mapping app. They were very receptive of my email.  I asked for some older and obscure and some geology maps of areas that I have interest in. They go back with me a day later, and said they found some maps that fit my criteria.  So they said they have a process to go through to get them published for the app. The said they would do it in a timely manner.  Very happy with their  product so far.

Scott, did they say if these additional maps would be free?

My opinion of the app that Scott posted.

I downloaded many FREE quality topo maps directly to my phone.  I used my phone as a GPS and was able to track my progress directly to my phone in real time.  My IPhone uses satellites for GPS reception not cell towers and I was detecting under the canopy of trees.  The two nuggets I recovered, I was able to drop a pin on that location, write a description and even take a photo.  I'm very happy with the app and have suggested it to a few of my fellow prospectors.  I will continue to use, thank you Scott

Brian.

20 hours ago, Sourdough Scott said:

Stumbled on this new mapping app. Lots of free maps to download.  Seems to work well. Will report back to HQ when I use further. 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Avenza

Thanks Scott, this app is really cool. It did take me a little while to figured out how to only display free topo maps.

thanks again, Brian.

Klunker, are you willing to share more information on this depth enhancer.  You have us hooked now :)

Brian.

Steve, I haven't read article #2, and maybe you address it there or will, but how well does the GPS work under the canopy of pine trees like in the Sierras?  I use a Garmin Etrex with a high sensitivity antenna to mark my spots, reception is slow but fairly accurate.  I don't own a GPZ, but I hope to someday soon :)

Thanks,

Brian.

Love those quartz and gold pieces, and at 14" inches, amazing!  Congratulations!

Congratulations Rob!  Excellent find.

You will be able to cover more ground with a metal detector.  Although, if you are truly green, I suggest a gold pan and once you have mastered that skill, then upgrade to a sluice box and go from there.

Lots of character to that piece, great find!

10 minutes ago, DolanDave said:

Thanks everyone,

Bado- I got a cheap HD action camera on ebay for $50, it comes with all the accessories a gopro comes with, and has great video.

Great finds Dave and way to listen for those faint signals.  And yes, excellent video.  I would like to know the manufacture of the HD camera please.  I'm in the market for one, but really don't want to pay the high price for a go pro.

Brian.

Beautiful nugget Peg. You have me beat on weight and time, lol. Any luck today?

Thanks for the congratulations. Found a small specimen piece yesterday, has about one maybe two pennyweight of gold in it. 

On July 8, 2016 at 7:56 PM, Jim Taylor said:

Hmmm, did you happen to drive back on the Iowa Hill road to get to Colfax and I80?  If so, I think finding that nugget was the second luckiest thing for the day.

No Jim, haven't traveled that road in years.  That road is dangerous!

And I thought California was tough on miners.