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Gday all :) Im going to slaty creek this weekend to take my nephews out for their first time prospecting :Y: :goldpan: and wanted to know if anybody could give me an update on the water flow there at the moment :perfect: I want to run my highbanker if possible... Thanks in advance :D

Hi all, :) I actually have 2 questions ]:D I am interested in purchasing a hand held Gps unit and was wondering if anyone has had problems with interference from their Detectors? If so which units? I have a GPZ so any info regarding this Detector and Gps units would be fantastic :Y: ;) 2nd...

Hi all, I want to go for a swing this weekend, but where to go that isnt a washout??? I was hoping to go around daylesford, castlemaine any ideas on the ground in these areas? Or maybe around ballarat. Maybe i should just go sluicing :) Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hi All :) I read a lot about mineralisation in the ground and the effects it plays on detector's, but not much on how to assess wether your in low or high mineralised ground. Is there any visible signs to look out for infield? or Is it more online research? Basically...... ]:D I am...

G'day all :) Just thought I would share with everyone my very first gold find :D :Y: :party: :rainbow: All up I have taken around 12 trips to the GT over the past 4 months, every time coming home with everything but gold :brokenh: I call it persistence ;) , but some may say I'm just stubborn...

Hi all :D Here's my submission from yesterday :mad: Damn Fugget!!! But it's my fugget now :lol: ]:D

Hi all, :) Whilst out at Muckleford yesterday I unearthed this button. :D I found it at the Red, White and Blue Mine site approx. 20meters away from the poppet head. (that is still standing!!!) :o :) Sorry, not the best pics :( 8.(

Hi all, :) I am heading to Kingower/Rheola this weekend and am trying to locate the area known as the "potato diggings". I am aware there were 2 diggings known as the "potato diggings" but I am interested in the one near Kingower/Rheola. I am thinking it might be around Rigbys rd, but I am...

Gday all. I am hoping to find someone whom has experience they wouldnt mind sharing regarding Gpz use. I have been to the training day at bendigo and have spent the past 4 weekends trying to tune this beast but i think i need a bit more guidance. Is anyone willing to maybe meet up for a day out...

Hi all, :) I'm posting here as I have come across some gems or garnets. I'm not sure exactly as I generally am looking for gold :D I have some very small red, pink and clear gems/garnets and a few bigger bits that are not pure clear but a hazey white. Also I have 1 pure clear...

Hi all, :D Just wanted to know if there is anywhere in Victoria that I can go to purchase a Garrett Super Sluice? I know you can order them online but I am trying to avoid the postage fees :8 If I have to I will have to order online but $32 postage? :o That's for 2 Garrett Super Sluices...

Hi all, Not sure if this has been covered but.... My highbanker collected heaps of slurry/sand in the v matting!! Is this due to the angle of the highbanker when i am running it or is it that i needed more pressure? I dont want to blow all the gold straight out but i did get alot of concentrates...

Hi all, I'm not sure if this has been covered here or not but... Just wanted to know what you all are using to stop sand being sucked up into your water pump? ??? :/ I generally just put a pool skimmer sock over the head filter but I am always interested in other ideas. :D Thanks in...

Gday all, I am wondering if anybody knows what the water situation is like there at slaty creek? Really keen to take my new highbanker and test it out :) Any info would be appreciated!!

Hello to all, :D I am interested in everyone's opinion and preferences when it comes to using a Miller Table or a Blue Bowl? :o From what I understand they both are used for the same purpose but which is more efficient? :8 Not sure which way to go!!! :/