gold panning

[chucklenut]

Wish I had a place. Would love to take the kids out.
Last time I checked payoff was like 29c a hour average

i have heard this is only good as a hobby mostly. before looking into this i wanted to see if it was profitable. it really isnt, otherwise more folks would do it i guess. im more just interested in learning how and trying it a few times (who knows, i might become addicted)

 

[Bass Akwards]

I just looked at the chunks, one was a solid nugget. the other is gold wrapped around quartz. I am so close to the source, it's sick!

 

[webicknell]

Wish you luck.... Gotta be cool... Would be a great hobby...
Do watch the Prospectors show... Love it

 

[Bass Akwards]

i have heard this is only good as a hobby mostly. before looking into this i wanted to see if it was profitable. it really isnt, otherwise more folks would do it i guess. im more just interested in learning how and trying it a few times (who knows, i might become addicted)

If you watch the gold shows, when they test an area for is gold content, they usually put a value on the dollar amount per yard of material. Some of them mine for 7-15.00/yard, some of the areas I am in is in the 25-32.00/yard range. If it were legal to mine v/s prospect, and had enough yards to run, you would cash in and retire quick.

 

[hikingthehills]

Wish I had a place. Would love to take the kids out.
Last time I checked payoff was like 29c a hour average

With a pan and shovel thats about right. I have a place that is begging for me to hit it, soon as the water warm's up I'll be out there. You wont get rich but I do seem to find at least some gold in almost every pan.

 

[drew661]

i have heard this is only good as a hobby mostly. before looking into this i wanted to see if it was profitable. it really isnt, otherwise more folks would do it i guess. im more just interested in learning how and trying it a few times (who knows, i might become addicted)

Man I have a addictive personality. Lol. This can go nowhere good.
FAQ day job. Lol
Edit: I'm in paulding. Perhaps a panning M&G could be in order.

 

[Bass Akwards]

Damn nice pieces!

 

[biker_bill]

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Damn nice pieces!

Very nice pan! It's nice when you can tweezer some pieces out.
When I'd break out the tweezers to me they were chunks of gold, lol.

 

[GeorgiaGun1]

If anyone has a spot worth trying ....

I just ordered my brand new 4" dredge for this season. I have two private claims already, however I would be happy to try new spots and do a fair split on any gold found.

That 4" can move a bunch of material fast and has a 3 stage sluice for great gold recovery.

Hit me up if anyone is interested.

Also there is a claim in Buchannan for others who just want to wet a pan. Joint the GPAA for like $80 and you get full access to it. And there is good color in the creek.

 

[drew661]

Does anyone have a creek on their property?
Maybe bring the kiddos a grill and a cooler and plan a fun Saturday for some of the ODT families?
I have a wife and a 8yo scout who would love to try it.
I'll bring the burgers?