Hi Y'all, Glad to join your group. Retired United States Navy (Chief Petty Officer E-7 (Radioman)) (25 1/2 years). Live in Ione (Lake Camanche) California just outside of Jackson California, 40 minutes southeast of Sacramento California. Born and raised in Placerville California with exception of 6 years in Bentonville, Arkansas (age 4-10). My wife and I have been prospecting (panning, sluicing) for about 15 years. Have not gotten into dredging, though I did purchase a 1 1/2 inch backpack dredge some years ago, have only had it in the water twice. Not much to show for that. Member GPAA, LDMA and Mother Lode Goldhounds out of Auburn/Foresthill California. Have panned/sluiced; (MOSTLY North Fork American River (Auburn, Colfax CA), Mokelumne River (Jackson California), Consumnes River (Amador County CA), South Fork Yuba River, Slate Creek (Plumas County Ca), Bear River (Placer County, Ca), Duncan Creek (Placer County Ca). Best find so far is 4.12 pennyweight nugget. Most of all enjoy the outdoors, peace and quiet and tranquility. And of course the comradery of like people. Art Speegle
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