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Cool, thanks Nugget John

Thanks Nugget, I'm from Vic and need to know or at least have clarified that these listed areas are lets say more plentiful when finding/looking for gold today? Cheers John

I'm in the market for a detector and found this thread really interesting and now I'm leaning towards Minelab gear. It appears they are the benchmark and I also like what Argyle had to contribute! :) John

Wow, we have had some great responses and there has been some great insight gathered from these replies! Please keep them coming! :) John

I'm interested to know what the main reason and motivation is behind gold prospecting? Is it because we want to hit the "mother load" and enjoy the life there after, is it because we simply love collecting it and looking over and admiring the shape/colour of it? As a newbie here, I'm...

Thanks Wal, I guess the idea was a bit of overkill and as many have suggested before, keep it simple! Cheers John

Hi Wal, Love your hi-banker design and Im in the process of fabricating it. I had an idea regarding the importance of the legs and the ability to shake the unit from side to side to help with the settling of the gold. What do you think about the framework that supports the legs having the right...

Thanks Duck, I like that part about thinking outside the square and that's how I like to do things also! Cheers John

Thanks Nugget, will do mate. John

Thanks for the info Loamer, I've been very interested lately with how gold is formed, fault lines and the veins the old diggers would chase. The maps I'm sure will help me also and will look at investing into some of those. I'm saving up for Garett AT Gold detector but really curious and...

Thanks Shauno, a great wealth of info right here with as you mentioned wonderful members, can't see how you would go wrong! :) John

Hi everyone, I've recently come on board with an interest for some prospecting and can't wait to get out there and I already feel the sense of adventure and the relaxation that comes with this outdoor interest. At the moment for me its all about the research (areas to search locally at first)...