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Hi all, I've started a new Instagram account to show my mini adventures prospecting and some of the beautiful scenery we are lucky enough to come across and also some of the gear I use. The page is called lostpomeprospecting. If any of you have Instagram, have a look and let me know what...

Does anybody know whats going on with the Croc Gold Traps company. I've been watching the website for a week now and there is always a message about them having payment problems at the moment. I sent an email earlier but haven't had a reply yet.

So i found a decent picker today. It weighs 0.14grams. My question is, at what point does a picker become a nugget? Is there a certain weight that qualifies a piece of gold as a nugget? I'll post a picture of the biggest piece ive found so far.

Hi All, I have a day off work tomorrow so thought i would head up to sailors creek in Hepburn Regional Park to test my new Minelab panning kit. I've never been to this area before so any tips would be greatly appreciated. I only have a 2wd and am wondering whether i will be able to drive...

Hi All, If anyone has instagram they might have seen people post pictures of all their gear. For example i follow a lot of hiking and camping people and they would lay out all their equipment and take a picture from above. I really like these photos, it's good to see what other people use...

Hi All, Im thinking about getting one of these within the next week or so. Haven't seen much about them online but they look well made. Im wondering how much material they will take before needing to be cleaned out. For example a place like Reedy Creek in Beechworth with lots of black sand...

Hi All, I will be heading up to Slaty Creek in Creswick Regional Park this Sunday with a mate to do some panning. Has anyone got any tips? I only have a 2WD but im hoping to get to one of the camping spots and work from there. Also does anybody know the current water situation at slaty...

Heading over to Werribee Gorge tomorrow for a hike, thought i might take a pan along with me in case i see any creeks worth trying. Anybody reckon its worth it?

Hi All, As a newbie to this hobby, i'm finding it difficult to learn what i can and what i can't do. I understand that research is required before going to a new spot which is great and i dont mind doing, its just a bit of a minefield (get it :D ) of information. From the forum i know that...

Hi Guys, Recently moved to Melbourne from the UK and just got myself a pan. Have wanted to do some gold prospecting for years so it's great to finally get the chance. I have a question regarding panning in Andersons Creek near Warrandyte. I have seen older threads discussing it however i am...