Victorian prospector unearths 145-ounce gold nugget

[Dignit]

Announced by Minelab
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What we all dream of.

 

[Guest]

Announced by Minelab
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What we all dream of.

Whoops!! My bad

 

[Solid Luck]

Announced by Minelab
http://www.minelab.com/usa/go-minelabbing/news?article=290610
What we all dream of.

Fom the article above.

It'll be interesting to see what it goes for.

As for the nugget, which is now sitting in a bank vault, a replica is currently being constructed and auction plans are in the works.

 

[vstrom]

I'm sure a lot of people work hard at it .Seasoned prospector or not first a golf ball sized nugget and then that tell me it's not lucky someone hasn't walked over that as just about any detector would pick them up at those depths.

 

[isolation]

Nope not luck... Lucky would be if it's his first time detecting and he just picked some random spot

 

[Ridge Runner]

There is no way would the ZED whisper on that Lump at 12", That thing would melt ya headphones at 2 feet, even a VLF would have screamed on that at 12 inches, there is a guy digging a 5 ozt at 30 inches on YT.

Reporters and their own twist to things and have no clue as to what any of the machines can do,

John.

 

[jwal]

And who has ever left a target because it screamed so loud that you considered it to be junk?

 

[Ridge Runner]

And who has ever left a target because it screamed so loud that you considered it to be junk?

well I think that is why it stayed there for so long.

 

[ColinD]

IMO the real skill in this game, wether you're looking for gold or relics is swinging your coil over the right spot, one that contains what it is that you hope to find and hasn't been hammered clean already. Finding those spots is easier said than done. If he's been at it for 10yrs then that's not luck.. it's just rewards.
I don't deserve it yet, but some of you boys do and I hope it happens for you sooner rather than later.
Just remember to tell everyone you found it 200k's away from where you really did.

 

[Ridge Runner]

I think any target deserves a dig when you are Prospecting, And it's good to have a share out with ya mates.

 

[Guest]

I think any target deserves a dig when you are Prospecting, And it's good to have a share out with ya mates.

Hmmmmm. Got me thinking now, I got a screamer in a goldfield, sounded like junk :| so I left it.
On a later trip Nenad had a couple of test nuggets, the .5 gram one sounded like my 'trash' target

 

[Ridge Runner]

I think any target deserves a dig when you are Prospecting, And it's good to have a share out with ya mates.

Hmmmmm. Got me thinking now, I got a screamer in a goldfield, sounded like junk :| so I left it.
On a later trip Nenad had a couple of test nuggets, the .5 gram one sounded like my 'trash' target

Don't worry Nenad will give it back, he's good like that :lol: :lol: :lol:

You gotta check them screamers, Coin shooting there is not much risk but Prospecting changes all the rules. aye.

John,

 

[Hotrob]

Paul Mac wrote "wow that topless woman is well endowed! yikes"

Hahahaha........ got me mate.......just spent 5 minutes searching for her :8

Rob.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Yeah I had a second look, I thought he had been on the Turps, I never saw her either

John.

 

[Jaros]

She was the one in the blue t-shirt!!

 

[Guest]

Hehehe! Its all about having fun...and IF there is a topless chick there, I didnt see her either, its funny the things we come up with after a glass or 2 of port

 

[Ridge Runner]

Bugga I just went back for a 3rd look you blokes are having a lend of me.

John.

 

[DeathKiss]

Weather was shitty for last 2 weeks ....needed to be muddy ...old discovery ...recently "shared"

 

[Pirate pete]

I totaly agree thinking about it if you found a nugget like that i think we all would be the same tell nobody anything as to where you were i know i wouldnt .you all know the story you find something at kingower and tell everyone you found in the whipsticks lol .but all the same gives us all hope it's still out there my turn next lol.

 

[Ridge Runner]

I normally share my finds with my mates if they send me to a spot or come with me. Always a 50/50 split.

John.