What detecter should i get for Alaska?

[coolcash2004]

Im going on a vacation to Alaska at the beggining of next june. I know theres got to be lots of gold up there and treasures. Anyone here from Alaska? What detector would you recomend? Maybe something for finding gold nuggets? I looked a bit at kellyco metal detectors website and have decided i would like to spend no more than $100. Anyone know of a good website or a good detector for Alaska? Thanks for the help everyone!

-CC

 

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[PBK]

Hey, CC—

You might try asking Ron Wendt, an Alaskan whose done a ton of nugget hunting and prospecting, and written many articles and books about it. He's definitely one of the good guys! You'll find contact info at his website:

http://home.gci.net/~goldstreamalaska/

 

[coolcash2004]

Thanks PBK! I just emailed him. I cant wait to here back. Thank you!

-CC

 

[gldhntr]

one with a built in hand warmer......sorry i had to.......gldhntr

 

[thompy]

definitely a whites mxt which is multipurpose and excelant for gold or was that the minelabe xterra 50 or 70. all would do well. One of my dads buddy's went up their this summer, suggested the mxt, he bout a GMT now he doesn't really have a unit for local hunting

 

[Michigan Badger]

I'd also suggest you get Johnny Horton's old song "North to Alaska" (1960) and listen to it many times before shipping out.

Badger

 

[coolcash2004]

Thanks for the replies. Badger, that song sounds familiar for some reason, i will have to check it out. THANK YOU!

-CC

 

[coolcash2004]

WOW! Thank you mrs.oroblanco!!! Thanks for all of the tips and ideas. I will be sure to let my parents know about the car and the cigarets, i dont smoke or drive yet. Next year i can drive though. I will do some research on those detectors, but do you know of one that might be good at $100 or under? Were going to Alaska from the 2nd or 3rd week in june to the 4th week of june or the 1st week of july. Im not quite sure where in Alaska were going yet but i will let you know when i find out. I'l be sure to take lots of pics. I cant wait!!! This will be my first time in Alaska!!! Thanks again, good luck and HH!

-CC

 

[Digginman]

As lucky and as good of a hunter as you are coolcash, I recommend:

Two bent coat hangers.

DM

 

[coolcash2004]

LOL! Thanks DM. I guess with the luck and skill i just have to scoop up some dirt with the bent hangers and a gold boulder should get lifted up. I tell you what, if i find a gold boulder (over a pound) i will send you $100.00 ok? Thanks! Lol...

-CC

 

[Digginman]

Don't forget a digital camera. Show us lots of pics, OK.

DM