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Whats this in my pan - is it Platinum?
Hello All
I went to a river today in a area know for gold, I done a few test pans and found nothing, just before giving up I used a Manual hand pump off the gravel of the river bed and I got loads of what looks like either Silver or Platinum
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Read more…Prospecting Parks
Anyone had much experience gold prospecting in parks? I'm thinking State, County, and City parks. I am putting together a magazine article for GPAA magazine, and figured this was the best and quickest way to get info from all over the world. I am hop
Read more…The Pit Cons
Thank you Dennis Made my Day!Took me 2 days to Go through it all But it was well worth it!!I like ur Honesty and I like that u have pride in what you put out..I have always got nice paydirt from u but this is the Best!!Than you
Read more…Pump power supply
Any suggestions for a battery charger for a 12v bilge pump? I was told a battery charger would be my best choice for my at home setup. But every charger I've tried has not worked because they are apperently "smart" chargers so I won't power anything
Read more…GPS Mapping
I find it difficult to look at the GPAA book and find claims that are not marked very well.
I would like to know if anyone knows of a good GPS hand held device that will allow you to put in the info to mark the 4 corners of a claim. I would also li
Read more…East Cadron Creek, Arkansas
Had a good weekend for a change. Here's a picture of Saturdays find.
Read more…Gold in Arkansas
Hello All! My name is Ben and I live just north of Sherwood, AR. I have been taking a few diggings near the old Kellogg Silver Mine with little to no results... Has anyone had any luck in Arkansas???
Read more…Gold Pan - Hog Pan
Looking at the pros and cons of the Hog Pan. Want a "pan" that can go through a lot of material next summer and thought this could be a great "pan" to have. Has anyone purchased or used the pan? Thanks guys.
http://www.goldhog.com/hogpan.htm
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Read more…A Video For GPS Members To Use
Greetings to you all,
First, I want to take the time to thank Tim G. along with each and every one of you who have reached out, commented, and looked at my pics & videos. And, also thank you for the obvious, all of you combined are one great big awe
Read more…Follower Giveaway for the show
We are doing a special giveaway for our followers on spreaker.To be eligible to win this great prize pack you must be following our show on Spreaker.to do this go to spreaker.com and register then find prospectors radio and click follow to be entered
Read more…Cleaning some finds reveals shiny :)
Last December I detected my favorite cellar hole and found a cuff link. It looked pretty corroded so I was just happy to know what it was. Never thought about doing a thorough cleaning until I saw it today sitting on my desk. Got after it with a toot
Read more…Vermont Area help
Planning a trip this coming summer to Vermont and my two teen sons want to try panning for gold while we are there. They are currently practicing with gold pans and sand that we put some small smashed pieces of lead shot in. Figured if they could ind
Read more…Gold Hog matts
I am going to building a sluice and was wondering if any one here is or has used Gold Hog Mats and what they think of them ?
Read more…To Bolt or Not to Bolt
So in the next month or so, after 15 years of panning and sluicing, I'll be ordering a brand new 2.5" Proline dredge/highbanker combo for use mostly in the smaller creeks of Southwestern Ohio.
I'm looking for the pros and cons of drilling a couple o
Read more…Passing of a legend
Copied from GPAA E mail.
GOLD PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
ROUND ROCK TEXAS CHAPTER
Hello Prospectors
It is with great sadness that I report that our good friend and fellow prospector,
David "Boo Coo" Haas, passed away last night from a heart atta
Well wishes to Tim G
Just got the news ... Tim my prayers and well wishes for you and your family. I hope you have a speedy recovery and the doctors get you back on track.
Read more…Moving
Hello all! It's been awhile. So I've been looking for land to buy that I would build a house on unless it already had a house. But I would like to find a good place that I can prospect on.I've been looking at places in the mountains in Georgia and my
Read more…Wilfley table question
I just bought an older 4x8 Wilfley table and was wondering if anyone knew the drop from the feeder end to the drop off end?
Read more…Need Water Pump
My Water pump just broke and im to young to have a job.my parents are barely able to pay rent so i cant ask them to buy me one.So if anyone has a water pump that 1500 gph or more that i can have would be much appreciated thanks.
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