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I'm afraid you've got your wires crossed slatey is one of the most prospected creeks in the area, its definitely not on the list trust me. I speak with the DSE on a daily basis come down on a weekend you'll see at least 10 campers setup with their bankers.
where are you based mate I'm happy to show you some spots
bit of info for ya
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/creswick-r.p./things-to-do/slatey-creek-picnic-area-no-7
where are you based mate I'm happy to show you some spots
bit of info for ya
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/creswick-r.p./things-to-do/slatey-creek-picnic-area-no-7
TenOunce Tone
tony
Ncie clean up boys, very nice gold there
Cheers, Tone
Cheers, Tone
G0lddigg@ said:
did you run a detector over the quartz vein that crosses the creek and / or give it a hit with a 6 foot bar to pull out a few chunks to see if there is any nuggies down deeper ?
i didnt get out for a couple of weeks . you guys keep this up and i will be getting the polishing brush on to my best pair of gumboots
itching in my socks i tells ya
well done . love to look at those chunky nuggies
na havent taken the detector out there yrt headups today was the first decent pickers ive found in the stretch. I went back this arvo and picjed up four pieced coming in at .42 so 1.25 fir this crevis will head back tommirriw with the gmt to have a play.
Teemore
One foot out the door
Well done GOLDdigg,
You're right about it being the most prospected area in the district, if not the state even so it's a pleasant area and usually produces something ........ and provides lots of opportunity for a chat with the hoards that camp there every weekend.
I get out there reasonably often, son & DIL live nearby, knowing it's been so bashed about that not even the gold knows where it should be.
Working on some research of the area for a non gold outing, might catch up to see your highbanker in action sometime, or somewhere else if you don't use it there, classifying and sluicing is fine for relaxation but my results become embarrassing when the wife sees some of the other results.
Cheers Tom
You're right about it being the most prospected area in the district, if not the state even so it's a pleasant area and usually produces something ........ and provides lots of opportunity for a chat with the hoards that camp there every weekend.
I get out there reasonably often, son & DIL live nearby, knowing it's been so bashed about that not even the gold knows where it should be.
Working on some research of the area for a non gold outing, might catch up to see your highbanker in action sometime, or somewhere else if you don't use it there, classifying and sluicing is fine for relaxation but my results become embarrassing when the wife sees some of the other results.
Cheers Tom
mdv
Martin
Thanks all for comments. Yes, I am very lucky having access to 5km of ephemeral creek on private property. Have found colour almost the full length, although for the most part it is flour gold, with just the one or two spots yielding pickers. But I enjoy just getting out there most weekends to escape the rat race, and prospect in solitude.
This creek was prospected back in the 1850's although I think there were only a couple of hundred diggers, and for the most part they looked for just the quick pickings before moving onto other fields. Here are some images of my creek - so much promising ground to cover that I could be there for the rest of my life.
I have found colour at all these locations, but the last spot is my favourite.
This creek was prospected back in the 1850's although I think there were only a couple of hundred diggers, and for the most part they looked for just the quick pickings before moving onto other fields. Here are some images of my creek - so much promising ground to cover that I could be there for the rest of my life.
I have found colour at all these locations, but the last spot is my favourite.
WalnLiz
In remembrance, April 2024
Great pics mate....a systematic approach will serve you well. Look forward to seeing the pics and stories as they unfold for you. Best of luck out there,
Cheers Wal.
Cheers Wal.
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Nice looking creek there mdv. It would be great to have private access to a creek like thst. Thnks for sharing.
Teemore said:
I'd have to agree, seems like every time you find the gold line a flood comes through and moved it again
let me know if your heading down this way sometime and we can have a dig
mdv said:
It must be great being able to leave your gear there if you want for next time
Is this area in the Lachlan Fold Belt by any chance? sorry I dont know NSW that well, looking at your photos looks like granite i'd say you've got plenty of ground to cover
good luck
mdv
Martin
G0lddigg@ said:It must be great being able to leave your gear there if you want for next time
Is this area in the Lachlan Fold Belt by any chance? sorry I dont know NSW that well, looking at your photos looks like granite i'd say you've got plenty of ground to cover
Yep, very convenient being able to leave gear in situ ... and to camp where I prospect. Yes, this area is in the LFB - Trunkey/Abercrombie.
TenOunce Tone
tony
Go DEEP DEEP DEEP..
Good luck and what a spot to prospect. yo will hit a glory hole there for sure.
Cheers, Tone
Good luck and what a spot to prospect. yo will hit a glory hole there for sure.
Cheers, Tone
second what Tone said, from what i've read over a lot of gold has come out of the ground there but mostly from under the granite, might ahve to go hard rock style
thats some nice colour Jenmal
WalnLiz
In remembrance, April 2024
Great bit of gold there Joe and to have Tuena all to yourself doesn't happen often mate.That spot looks like it deserves some serious attention. Good luck on the next run out there.
Cheers Wal.
Cheers Wal.
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