San Luis Obispo County New Member

[GldFndr]

Hello all from the beautiful Central Coast of California. I've always been interested in Gold Mining/panning and treasure hunting in general. Curious about getting started in hunting near Santa Margarita. So at the age of 41 I guess my curiousity is turning into reality. Been doing some online research but I am very green to the hobby and would appreciate any and all hints or tips. Does anyone know where to find good maps and or information on already claimed sites. I did stumble upon the GPAA and plan on attending the next meeting probably become a member then. Look forward to meeting others and making good friends.

 

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[Frank1960]

Welcome aboard I used to live in Paso Robles

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: California for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[GldFndr]

Thanks Frank! How long ago did you live in Paso? Did you have any good finds around here?

Thanks VPnavy!

 

[relicmeister]

Welcome to tnet GldFndr. Look forward to your posts

 

[Frank1960]

Thanks Frank! How long ago did you live in Paso? Did you have any good finds around here? Thanks VPnavy!

I lived there from 87 to 02 but wasn't doing any metal detecting at that time

 

[Frghtshkr]

I was from Paso as well, lived there from 91-99 and wasn't into this hobby yet. There is a GPAA claim in SLO County around Camatta Ranch. Also I know its a drive but up by the Kern would be good

 

[txpitmaster]

Welcome from McKinney, TX! GL and HH

 

[Rookster]

Welcome from N. Mississippi.

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Welcome aboard and happy hunting!

 

[River Rat]

 

[GldFndr]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

Joined GPAA today, also friday i went to a local prospectors club meeting (central coast gold prospectors).

McKinney, Texas...been there home of my mother-in-law...loved Texas!

 

[gary lee]

This is an old thread so I am probably wasting my time but never the less, I'm in Atascadero but I was born and raised in Paso Robles, a bearcat at heart. Hope your doing well and might even still be involved in the industry and living healthy (Corona virus going on right now). You can always drop me a PM if your still around and take care.

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[teleprospector]

Welcome!

Jon from s/e Michigan ​

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[firemanphob]

Welcome from Indiana

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet from MI Tommy

 

[A2coins]

Also sent a FR