Almost making it need a little help, advice please

[Goldhunterwes]

Hello ladies and gents I'm Wes

I've been prospecting for a few years now And have hit troubled times with work ( or lack of ) and have gotten obsessed with a new career as a gold miner. I don't plan to strike it rich more looking at it like a daily job sorta thing. But so far many obstacles I have over come to get this far. Best I can do is about 3 grams on a 3 day trip.

I need advise.. First do I just need Better pay dirt or find a way to run more dirt faster?

I've got a 5 foot 10 inch wide sluice, and a thompsons puffer drywasher. That I use, so far I can process more with the drywasher in a day than the sluice due to site specifics and equipment limitations , dont have pump big enough to run so have to put it in creek shirt walk from pay dirt.
I also have a hand crank trommel I built to help me screen material faster.
Also my sluice experience is limited to this last winter season when everything was to wet to drywasher.

What advise would you give to a guy who is a hard worker but can't quite make wadges, any district you would point at? I live in southern Cali southern san bernardino county

 

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[Hoser John]

Motherlode country go north young man, go north-John

 

[Fabrication Specialists]

Good day,

Also get online and do some research on where gold has been found in your area. There are many books for sale that can help get you in the right direction, but there's a ton of free information out there too. When I first moved to Yuma, Az years ago, a quick google search led me to many documents, maps, etc and it atleast gives you a starting point. I presume you don't have a lot of money for fuel to be driving all over California digging here or there, so a little research will be time well spent.

Chris

 

[Goldhunterwes]

Thanks john and chris.
Well I'm in a club and working claims in areas known to produce gold, Holcomb valley for example. Yes I am limited on gas funds and usually spend a few days at time out to make best use of gas. Club does have claim on the Yuba river..... Might have to find a way to get up there..

Another thing what would be the best way to sell my gold.?

 

[Desertman50]

...Another thing what would be the best way to sell my gold.?

In my experience, members of prospecting clubs have paid the closest to spot. The ones I've encountered are borderline "gold hoarders". In other words, can't get enough.

 

[Goldhunterwes]

The club I'm in pays very close to spot but only takes a certain size range as they sell it for souvenir and people don't want dust for that. So I need to figure out good way to sell my minis 30 mesh. Guess ill have to Melt it. maybe talk to a local jeweler and see what they say. Just trying to get some opinions I know someone out there has stumbled on a way to get the most money for it.