The actual reality of all the gear used these days to find gold ?

[Outback]

After 18 years prospecting for gold in most states except NT & Tassie using almost every contraption from expensive detectors to just a pan , I'd like to know what equipment you think gives the best returns for the amateur , not concerned about the extra effort required .

Could list all the things available but I think you get my drift

 

[GoldCheddar2005]

i have been using common household items. torches. kitchen skillets, ceramic wear and yarra glen pottery works good.

 

[dwt]

My 2cents worth would have to be a trommel or large type highbanker, if i had spent the amount of time digging instead of swinging (in the right areas) i would have a lot more in the jar thats for sure................(my personnel beliefs only) 8.(

 

[Outback]

My 2cents worth would have to be a trommel or large type highbanker, if i had spent the amount of time digging instead of swinging (in the right areas) i would have a lot more in the jar thats for sure................(my personnel beliefs only) 8.(

Thanks for your input , this has been my experience , although I've found a few bigger nuggets the time spent using just a detector is just not viable to pay for a trip with all the combined costs & return with a profit !

 

[TenOunce Tone]

Shovel. 1/4 inch Screen. Pan

Cheers Tone

 

[Average Joe]

A gold pan would be my choice for any amateur, coupled with some research. Results are pretty easy to achieve and you can tell alot about the area your working from a few dozen test pans.

 

[Diggerdude]

I find more gold with my detector, but panning is more enjoyable by far.

DD

 

[XIV]

A sluice and a pan.
Shovle, a few buckets and a 1/4" screen
But the most important thing is research and have fun doing it.

 

[Outback]

Thanks all for your thoughts ,

New type of unit will be seen this winter , hand operated with the ability to work wet or dry & do what dreams are made of

 

[penfooey]

oh, I'll have one of them then....