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  1. Guide to Prospecting Ancient River Channels

    Hey guys, here's a great article explaining what paleochannels are and how to hunt for them. Tons of good info in there: Paleochannel Hunting Guide The article explains some of the science about ancient river channels and some of the modern techniques for locating them.
  2. Thrift store Silver!!!

    I was looking through the silver plated spoons at a thrift store not expecting to find anything because I never do. Well. Bingo. Don't know a ton about silver spoons but %99 percent sure this is sterling!!! Can anyone varify for me? What stuck out is that it's not rainbowy colored like most...
  3. Seeking a SeaSpy magnetometer

    Hi y'all. We are looking for another complete, working used Marine Magnetics SeaSpy, SeaSpy2 or Explorer magnetometer. We need no more than 100m of cable. I'm less interested in a Geometrics G-882, but I would listen to a good deal. Price should be commensurate with age and condition. I might be...
  4. Gold Prospecting Metal Detecting a Gravel Bar

    Plans dont always work out but the Gold we found metal detecting an old Gravel bar sure didnt disappoint !!!! Me and Gary ( Two Toe's ) had planned to do some Hydraulic Pit detecting in one of our favorite spots but old Mother nature had other plans. After a lot of discussion and a long drive...
  5. Frozen Road Gold

    Frozen Road Gold Metal Detecting Frozen Bedrock in the middle of the road in the heart of the California Motherlode. Jeff and Gary ( Two Toe's ) are in search of bedrock outcroppings in the area of old Gold Rush workings. The Fortyniners worked this area during the California Gold Rush...
  6. Deep Dive into Dowsing

    Hey guys check out this article about dowsing and some of the science behind it. https://www.westcoastplacer.com/deep-dive-into-dowsing/ I know it's been discussed quite a bit on this forum. This article lists several scientific studies on dowsing and talks about some of the principles.
  7. The Nugget Hunter’s Bedrock Detecting for Gold Nuggets Part 2

    The Nugget Hunter’s Bedrock Detecting for Gold Nuggets Part 2 Part Two Afternoon Gold the Guy's move to a new Hydraulic pit after eating lunch and discussing there next move in search of bigger Gold Nuggets. Located in the Motherlode in an area worked by the fortyniners during the...
  8. Happy New Gold Year, Gold Panning the Feather

    Happy New Gold Year, Gold Panning the Feather Happy New Gold Year Day 0ne on the Feather River Panning for Gold to get the jump on Gary ( Two Toe's ). The past couple of years Gary's gotten out on the river on New Years day to jump start his Gold totals in our endless quest to see which...
  9. Cutting Room Floor ( Panning with Two Toe’s and the Hawaiian’s)

    See what clips didn't make the cut in my upcoming video !! We like to have fun while we are out prospecting and this time it's at J.C.'s expense !!! Gary ( Two Toe's ) shows off his Gold panning skills and I give J.C. the Mining Hawaiian a gift. Tim ( Blue leads Gold Production ) gives a...
  10. The Nugget Hunter’s Bedrock Detecting for Gold

    The Nugget Hunter’s Bedrock Detecting for Gold The Guy's are back out looking for Gold Nuggets in a new Hydraulic pit located in the California Motherlode. The Old timer's didn't get it all .. Tag along with Jeff and Gary ( Two Toe's ) as there joined once again by the Hawaiian's J.C. (...
  11. Treasure Hunting Youtuber Dallmyd (11.5 millions subs) is looking for collaborations!

    I had to resubmit this because an admin removed it by mistake. Sorry for the spam. My client is Dallmyd, (Jake) and my job is collaboration creation and ideation. About a month ago I introduced myself on this forum and we got 3 really great leads from it. We're in the process of laying the...
  12. Entering into an old mine site and exploring the machinery

    Checking out a abandoned mine site.
  13. Hydraulic Pit Gold Detecting

    Hydraulic Pit Gold Detecting Metal Detecting a Hydraulic Pit for Gold Nuggets !!!it's road trip time with Jeff & Gary ( Two Toe's ) as they head deep into the Sierra's in search of Gold Nuggets and Treasure !!!In this adventure the guys head to a Hydraulic Pit to look for Gold Nuggets and...
  14. Newby-Excited to be here.

    Thomas Rocky Shores badge icon New Member · 21h · Hi everyone. Im back into metal detecting. Been an arm chair prospector mostly. Giving up playing music but will always enjoy prospecting. Planning on moving to a Gold bearing state soon. Like the adventure and fun or nature and finding...
  15. Gold Detecting a Hydraulic Pit

    Gold Detecting a Hydraulic Pit Metal Detecting a Hydraulic Pit for Gold and Treasure !!!Jeff & Gary ( Two Toe's ) head to the Hills in search of Gold Nuggets and Treasure !!!In this adventure the guys head to a Hydraulic Pit to look for Old Coins and Gold Nuggets that have been left or...
  16. Minelab vs White's You decide

    Gold Detector face off Minelab SDC 2300 vs the White's TDI Both Metal Detectors are Pulse induction and yes there is a big price difference between the two. I'm not picking a winner or a loser just showing some Gold Missed by one and found by the other !!! Both Machine's were ran by the same...
  17. Uwharries National Park Gold Prospecting

    Hello everybody, I live about an hour away from the Uwharries so that’s my main area I like to look for gold. Anyway, I’ve been having a hard time finding a good area to set up a sluice, can anyone give me some suggestions on where to try, I’m fairly new to for gold prospecting world so if...
  18. The Lue Map and the Nazi Connection

    Perhaps many have already read about this map. Personally, I once read this story, about 30 years ago, in some edition, now I don't remember which one. I remember that at that time I was interested in this story and I carefully examined the mysterious map with quite understandable interest and a...
  19. Finding Gold Nuggets with a Metal Detector ( Two Toe’s and the Gold Digger’s )

    Ever wanted to Find Gold by Crevicing those Bedrock Cracks well stay tuned and watch how Two Toe's and the Gold Digger's do while using there Metal detectors to locate those elusive Gold Nuggets !!!! The Boys from Flash in your Pan (Ed, Toledo Jess, and Dan-O ) head West to meet up with Gold...
  20. First time panning for gold!

    Hey all! I just got some gold bearing paydirt and I panned it out and got some sweet gold. I know paydirt is not an investment but it is worth the loss in fun had. Please let me know how I can improve my panning technique or what other equipment I should get my hands on. Thank you! My panning...
  21. Good morning, I need help with this photos.

    Good morning, I need help with this photos. : olá2:: olá2:: olá2:: olá2:: olá2:
  22. The Two Toe's Lost Treasure

    Come along with Jeff and Gary (Two Toe's ) as they set off in search of the Lost Honan (Two Toe's) Treasure. There searching for the Gold Nuggets that Gary's Daughter and Grandson lost the year before. Hydraulic pit detecting can bring great rewards or just a long hot day out looking for Gold...
  23. Any core drilling experts on here?

    Hey guys, I managed to get a small diamond drill for really cheap and I want to use it for placer gold testing. What I want to do is take core samples of alluvial material (gravel, glacial till, soil, overburden) and to sample the bedrock for a foot or two. The drill that I have is called a...
  24. HELP found HUGE SILVER COINS

    Hey! So I found someone selling large silver coins for $10 each! Not old, just colletable silver coins. Doesn't come with box. I looked on ebay and every coin that was the same as he was selling was going for $30-50 each!!! What I want to know is, is it worth paying lots of money in hopes to...
  25. Finding Gold with a Metal Detector & Breaker Bar

    Finding Gold with a Metal Detector and a Breaker Bar Jeff and Gary (Two Toe's)head to a secret spot in the mother lode to look for Gold Nuggets with the Minelab SDC 2300 and a Breaker Bar . Moving Boulder and checking underneath them has paid off in the past and using a breaker bar makes...
  26. Soccer Field SHOCKER!!!

    Wow wasn't expecting to pull this out!!! Wasn't that deep, about 5 inches or so. Date is 1929, so that's 91 years old!!! This is my third oldest coin found!!! Now that big of a deal for you veterans but super exciting for me. I'll be going back for sure!!! Maybe on my days off when I get my...
  27. Tim’s 2020 North Yuba River Nugget Hunt

    Follow along our journey into the happenings of Saturday July 25th 2020 at Tim's 2020 North Yuba River Nugget Hunt !!! There were many prospectors in attendance and I know I didn't get pictures or Video of everyone as they came and went thoughtout the day. There were plenty of metal detector's...
  28. Lucky Finds, Silver and Collectables!

    Hello! So last year and this year I've gotten into yard sales. Las year I was only looking for coins and silver and gold. I found a few things. But this year i found out that facebook marketplace is an awesome place to make money fast!!! So I've been hitting those yards sales quite a bit to look...
  29. SILVER, old COIN, INK BOTTLE!!!

    MASSIVE SILVER brooch, Amazing Relics and MORE!!! So it's been a long, long while since I've posted anything!!! So in stead of making a post about each treasure find I'm mashing them all together. Sorry pics aren't going to be as nice this time. At the 1800's place I found a glass button and...
  30. Sniping & Fishing on the Yuba

    Follow along as Jeff and Christina head to the cool waters of the Yuba River to do a little Sniping and Fishing. What could be a better way to spend the day out on the river then looking for Gold Nuggets and trying to catch a fish or two !!!! Cool off in the fresh waters of the Mother Yuba ...
  31. First Gold! (and Rings Come in Twos)

    I was detecting in a little old lady's yard in WI and dinged this ring. It was so light, I thought it was just a cheap-o. But after cleaning it up at home, I found the "10K G.F." stamp, which officially makes it my first gold! Two days later, I found this second ring (brass, I think) with two...
  32. Pocket watch and 19th century spectacles found at pioneer site in WA State

    Hi everybody. My 14 year old son and I search for pioneer history in the Pacific Northwest. This week we found a homesite and got this pocket watch and almost complete pair of spectacles! We’ve made a couple videos of our detecting adventures if you want to check it out!
  33. shipwreck

    Someone managed to locate some old wooden vessel wreck with gold and precious stones Good morning, friends who can help me in this research of old shipwrecks, galleons, frigates, caravel, nau very damaged vessels with loads of treasures who can help I will be grateful and for sure when we find...
  34. Classifying on the Yuba River

    Classifying Gravels for Gold Panning on the North Yuba River near Downieville, California. Tim's 2020 North Yuba River Nugget Hunt.Watch as Prospector's Pan the Gravels of the North Yuba River near famous Hwy 49 looking for that Elusive Gold !!!!! A great day out in the Mother lode with good...
  35. Gold panning and highbenker

    New video of me gold prospecting
  36. Solar only water pump ?

    I was testing around with different solar panels and different 12v pumps check it out here
  37. Canada Day SILVER!!!

    Happy Canada Day to the few Canadians that go on this site! Wearing my red and white canada day shirt brought me good luck today. I went to a playground and was surprised to find a 1956 silver 1.5 inches in the gravel. First sliver from detecting this year!!! It felt awesome! Much easier then...
  38. I found KFC and an old buckle

    I hunted for about 4 hours at the 1896 house that I found the large cent that I posted awhile ago. Well... there is just SO MANY IRON SIGNALS!!! I didn't dig that many signals because it was hard to find a decent singal. Almost all the good signals were shallow modern pennies. I found a pretty...
  39. The Nugget Hunters Hawaiian Challenge

    Jeff and Gary accept the Hawaiian's Challenge !!!! Tim ( Blue Lead Gold Productions ) and JC (The Minin Hawaiian) have Challenged Jeff (Smithsgold) and Gary ( Two Toe's ) to see who can find the most Gold Nuggets !!! Detector's ready lets get to finding those elusive Gold Nuggets. Gary and...
  40. Currently Printing a New Gold Shaker

    So last Thursday I ended up in the hospital from chest pains. All is good so far. Stress test is coming up. During this time, I have been working diligently on a product that will help a LOT of people who go gold prospecting either as a hobby or as a profession. One thing I have noticed is that...
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