Nugget retrieval?

[nitro74d]

What would you use to get small nuggets while in a river? (scoop) I have only done beach detecting here in Florida but when I move back to Alaska I remember there were a few places I had panned for gold in the river.

Thanks,

Nitro

 

[djui5]

Why that would be a sluice or dredge!
Here is some info:
http://www.keeneengineering.com/pamphlets/howsluice.html
http://www.keeneengineering.com/pamphlets/howdredge.html

 

[Willy]

I use a narrow bladed shovel that has the kickplates pointing FORWARDS and, when bringing up a shovelfull, let it move with the stream with it pointed upstream. ..Willy.

 

[Nashoba]

Do yourself a favor and update to a Whites GMT. Huge difference and ease of handling. Or a MXT would be an excellent choice.
Ole. Grubstake

I most certainly believe YOU!!! Something I too need to take into consideration for my gold prospecting adventures. Might be nice to take a break from diggin and sluicin' and do a bit of swinging for a change.
Thanks much for this input Grubstake!

~Nash~

 

[nitro74d]

Thanks for the info, I like the shovel idea, and I think I am going to probable get an MXT, since I am not sure if I will be in trashy areas or not. But, it would be nice to take it on trips with me and still be able to find coins.

Nitro