metal detecting

Hi everyone, I am going to buy a metal detector specially to find gold. What factors should I consider for all the system to do effective prospecting. the Brand, the range of signal, weight, signal power, easy to use, and so on. Apart from the cost, which one you recommend and what is the...

Hi Everyone Im from Mackay with a new found hobby/sport. Im a keen Fisherman ( not so successful and a crabber (successful). Now I have also picked up a new interest which brings me here. Bought myself a Minelab gold monster 1000 and a pan to try something new. Unfortunately Mackay seems to be...

Hi I'm looking for a detector that can pack down to approx 50cm. Had a bounty hunter before but it's kaput.Iknow it's a bit of an ask but if i could get something that i can carry on the plane like my old detector 'with' metal discrimination capability that'd be ideal. (I travel overseas...

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Hi Victorian prospectors. The family and I are heading to Vic at Christmas for a visit and a wedding. I have made stipulations that I am able to do a 2 day detecting/fossicking trip. Can anyone tell me if there is any places that do tours etc. at that time. Dunolly sounds good? I have no idea of...

hi all...so im coming down to melbourne around november from QLD and want to try and get a few days detecting in. where can i start researching or does anyone have any pointers on where to spend a couple days detecting. have never found anything with the detector gold wise and i figure melbourne...

I've just seen this on a facebook page, folding shovel for $3.99 @ Aldi. I'm guessing this a catalog special item so better get in quick. If anyone picks one up please let us know.