Hi Carter, I can see your dilema,but if you have already found the Gold get yourself a dredge w/ some Capacity and go get it.It sounds like you are past the testing stage now anyway. I have always hated to go out w/ just a pan and a shovel while prospecting but it is a lot lighter and faster to test w/.Especially if you are hiking any great distance. AS faras a highbanker i just got one and my partner & I did 40 5gal. buckets of dirt in no time evn though it was pretty hot out.These highbankers set up correctly will catch the smallest flour gold I have ever seen!I think everyone will agree they are very efficient. Just my opinion ,for what it's worth! later, Taylor from Montana