Inside Bend Question

JeffA

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Jun 13, 2019
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Hi All, yesterday I discovered a new creek where I discovered a little color in the pan. In the attached picture is an inside bend with a nice pile-up of rocks from when the water flow was much higher. My question is, what part of that pile of that rocks would you more experienced prospectors test? More towards the middle, closer to the bank? I ask because the digging here is extremely tough. Thanks in advance, Jeff

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PickAxeCA

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Barely a weekend warrior. Hard rock + placer together = a more complete sampling picture for AU.
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I would also try parts of the bank that are packed really tightly - ideally with tree roots or something else holding everything together. In my experience the gold is often the best where the digging is the hardest. The reason is because the tightest material does not move during a flood. Get that pick axe out to loosen the material, and see if your gold take improves. Have fun!

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