Prospecting, Fossicking and Detecting Books/Magazines

[AlanC]

Members may like to access the new Fossicking Australia for Gold & Gems online interactive Magazine.

Google "FossickingAustralia - Gold & Gems" or by searching "fossicking" on the Flipboard App

 

[Metamorphic]

Thanks Alan and welcome to Prospecting Aust.

Anything that provides information for others, and helps increase the popularity of this wonderful pastime should be a winner!

I will have a read up and here's the link.

http://www.fossickingaustralia.com.au/

Cheers

 

[luck2015]

Hi all. Which books and magazines give the best overall info, for the very beginner, covering the basics from the beginning. Many thanks

 

[Tathradj]

Hi and welcome.
In front of you is a very powerful weapon called,, "Google"
Not meaning to be a smart ar$e but what area of prospecting are you keen on. ?
Gold, Gems, Fossils, Relics,

 

[Adam Lastnme]

Tathradj nailed it, google is your friend.
I did find 'Prospecting for Gold' by Ion Idriess compelling when i stumbled onto a copy once.

 

[Adam Lastnme]

On this topic, does anybody know where one can take a look at Gold & Ghosts Volume 3? I'm very lucky that Volume 4 still exists in my local library and hasn't been stolen yet, havn't had much luck finding an existing copy of volume 3.

 

[Tathradj]

I also will add "Youtube" is a good haunt for information as well.
The information you find even might be in a different country but the technique is the same.
With detecting, we in Austraya have very heavily iron content ground conditions that play havoc with a detector.
It is all a big oyster that can be cracked with out spending a fortune to get out and enjoy the past time and history. Let alone the friends you will make.

 

[PabloP]

Hi all. Which books and magazines give the best overall info, for the very beginner, covering the basics from the beginning. Many thanks

I am new to using detectors, and am in the process of migrating from panning for the fine stuff to using detectors. I like having a hard copy and am a bit of a book worm, but am also very computer literate. So in order my process has been -

• Lashed out on one of Doug Stones expensive books. A great read, with lots of maps. He has several.[/*]
• Used Google to find a few forums and spent lots of time there[/*]
• Used Google again to search for other online stuff mainly via YouTube[/*]
• Discussed items with a detecting friend[/*]

Playing with the a couple of different detectors and coils to see the differences in the way that they work is also a good learning experience, then you have to get out and see what you can find.

Rob

 

[rc62burke]

On this topic, does anybody know where one can take a look at Gold & Ghosts Volume 3? I'm very lucky that Volume 4 still exists in my local library and hasn't been stolen yet, havn't had much luck finding an existing copy of volume 3.

Hey Adam
I just noticed you are in Townsville too, that makes it much more convenient for me to give you some information, send me a PM with your Mob ph & or email & we will have a chat!!
cheers
Lee

 

[dwt]

My choice out of books would be "Fists full of Gold" by Chris Ralph, although based on US prospecting I've applied a lot of his ideas that have paid off, he covers everything from sluicing, detecting, dry blowing, and where to/ how to find gold.
Outside of that mate your on the right forum for top info from seasoned veterans like Loamer, Wal, Redfin, (no reference to age)just to name a few, chuck in Goldigga@, Puddler Bill, ect, ect, and don't forget the geology fellows with Metamorphic, and the list goes on.
It's like a book that answers your questions while your reading :lol:

dwt disclaimer: I probarbly forgot a few members with this post, it was no way intentional :| my bad
:lol:

 

[luck2015]

Thanks all for advice, has given me somewhere to start and will look at google and u tube as well. Just did not want to buy books that were unusable. Cheers Good Digging

 

[elrodeo]

On this topic, does anybody know where one can take a look at Gold & Ghosts Volume 3? I'm very lucky that Volume 4 still exists in my local library and hasn't been stolen yet, havn't had much luck finding an existing copy of volume 3.

Got original Gold & Ghosts Volume 3 soft cover that I'm looking at selling in next month or so.

 

[Adam Lastnme]

I love to buy it mate but those books be well out of my price range haha Was more hoping to find a library somewhere that still has it. Cheers though

 

[Jaros]

Have you been to a lapidiary club/ library lately-the do have books on this topic-if not available they can hold them for you.
Jaros.

 

[bushgrrl]

Hi All,

Thanx for add and here's my first post.

Are there any "Choice" magazine style detector comparisons?

You know what I mean Honest product comparisons in the field testing all the feature and product claims.

I don't mean the soft review you see occasionally where a magazine doesn't want to upset an advertiser.

Also, reviews of warranty support.

Cheers and thanks for a great site.
Leanne.

 

[Jaros]

I get mag. Aust. Gold Gem and Treasure delivered but i can't say that it isn't biased.
We have a great metal detector section-have a read.
Have fun.
Jaros

 

[grubstake]

User reviews (mostly US): http://metaldetectorreviews.net/

Steve Herschbach (well-known US prospector/treasure hunter:
Steve's Guide to Gold Nugget Detectors http://www.detectorprospector.com/gold-prospecting-guides/steve-guide-gold-nugget-detectors.htm
Metal Detectors generally http://www.detectorprospector.com/g...tal-detectors-metal-detecting-accessories.htm

 

[webstertwin]

G'day , are there any decent mags in Australia for relics , gold ect (not gems ect) ?
cheers

 

[jamie]

i love gold,gem & treasure magizine, it is the best one i know of

 

[Jaros]

Try Gold Gem and Treasure mag.
Jaros