Hello Everyone!
I've recently become sort-of addicted to prospected and haven't even begun. I've ordered all the basic equipment (pans, shovel, sniffer, bucket, classifier (1/4" to start), waders and other cool items). I'm waiting for my pans and waders to come in and am ready to hit the rivers.
I've already begun mapping out my areas I plan to start in Maryland - I live about 15 miles north west of the great falls area.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on areas to go for placer mining (aside from River Run). I've been looking at some areas of Rock Creek (Northern end - near laytonsville) and also some discrete areas of Little Bennett.
I'm open to all areas though, maybe within 50 miles to start. I'd also be interested in any claims that may be available for shared-rates or however it's done, probably in Virginia.
Any tips, suggestions, etc. I'd love to hear!
Thank you!
Dave
I've recently become sort-of addicted to prospected and haven't even begun. I've ordered all the basic equipment (pans, shovel, sniffer, bucket, classifier (1/4" to start), waders and other cool items). I'm waiting for my pans and waders to come in and am ready to hit the rivers.
I've already begun mapping out my areas I plan to start in Maryland - I live about 15 miles north west of the great falls area.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on areas to go for placer mining (aside from River Run). I've been looking at some areas of Rock Creek (Northern end - near laytonsville) and also some discrete areas of Little Bennett.
I'm open to all areas though, maybe within 50 miles to start. I'd also be interested in any claims that may be available for shared-rates or however it's done, probably in Virginia.
Any tips, suggestions, etc. I'd love to hear!
Thank you!
Dave
