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<blockquote data-quote="bend" data-source="post: 334273" data-attributes="member: 4811"><p>Are you finding enough to make it worth the effort? If I'm only finding a couple of little spots in the pan, then I tend to throw the last 1/2 cup or so of gravel in with the rest of the cons and keep sampling. It's usually easier to deal with fine gold when you have a reasonable amount of it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> . </p><p>Make a note of the location and then try either side of it or deeper before you go on just in case you're on the edge of a good spot, then work your cons when you get home. As other people said, sieve it down to the size of gold you're getting and then use a small pan with a tablespoon to a cup or so at a time (personal preference on how much) or one of the various recovery appliances. Personally I like a miller table for flour gold and a small cleanup sluice for minus 1/8 (about 60 mesh if you're buying sieves i think, though don't quote me on that) gold.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bend, post: 334273, member: 4811"] Are you finding enough to make it worth the effort? If I'm only finding a couple of little spots in the pan, then I tend to throw the last 1/2 cup or so of gravel in with the rest of the cons and keep sampling. It's usually easier to deal with fine gold when you have a reasonable amount of it :) . Make a note of the location and then try either side of it or deeper before you go on just in case you're on the edge of a good spot, then work your cons when you get home. As other people said, sieve it down to the size of gold you're getting and then use a small pan with a tablespoon to a cup or so at a time (personal preference on how much) or one of the various recovery appliances. Personally I like a miller table for flour gold and a small cleanup sluice for minus 1/8 (about 60 mesh if you're buying sieves i think, though don't quote me on that) gold. [/QUOTE]
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