Recent content by chuggett

Thanks sheppo, next trip will be weather depending, thinking 2 or 3 weeks? In an ideal world I need rain in Hervey bay which shuts down my work and time to dry out in clermont. Cheers,Chuggett.

Hey Clynt, Didn't find any gold mate, I think the wet soil was making things difficult, not sure but as I'm new at detecting, seemed like I'd find a target only to have all of the soil coming out of the hole responding, changing coils and settings didn't seem to help. Was hard work on the last...

Last day at Clermont and got a better look at mcmasters thanks to my neighbour at the caravan park who took me to one of his spots(4wd). Wet ground made it difficult, taking a few hours to find one lead shot and no colour but got to see some new spots. Not whinging though, locals telling me they...

went for a look at mcmasters yesterday, only got as far as the dam, wasn't game to take the bongo van through the dam over flow so tried a few spots around there but no luck. That black soil is hard work when its wet. Yeah Macca, 100mm is nothing for the bay, different story in clermont, if...

Bloody nice chunk mate, was planning on having a look at mcmasters but the rain has canned that idea, over 100mm last night, roads cut everywhere so might have an extended stay. Wouldn't be so bad if I could go detecting but roads underwater. Would love to do some panning in the creeks when they...

thanks for the info, made it into flat diggings and a lot further around than i thought, no colour just a heap of lead shot and scrap. Just good to try out the 6000 on ground with the possibility of a piece. Amazing how small a flake of rust they can pick up. If the rain holds off I might try...

Thanks guys, sounds good except for the rain bit, has been a bit of rain around and looks like more to come. Should be there early tomorrow for a look around. if a mighty kia can do it surely I can?? Cheers, Chuggett

Hi everyone, Looks like the stars might align and I'll get 3 days in Clermont, and was wondering if any of the GPA's would be accessible in a 2 wheel drive van? Work's washed out and I'm itching to try my new beep stick. Also are dogs allowed in the areas? Any advice would greatly appreciated...

That hurts mate. at least you didn't have far to get a full can afterwards. Chuggett

Thanks guys, I like the idea of the map with gold finds from each state, i could hang a magnifying glass from the bottom so you can see them. Ha Can't believe i haven't gotten any takers for my bulk lot of beer lids. Might have more luck with my vintage sinker collection. Cheers Chuggett.

Hi guys and girls, just a quick thanks to all the contributors to this forum, have been reading and learning for quite a while now and thought it was time to join. Wifey and myself currently live in Hervey Bay Queensland but will be hitting the road early next year for 6 months or so to see some...