Sniping for the first time with NeoTokyos snuffer bottles.

[CA Gold Hunter]

Sniping for the first time with NeoTokyo's snuffer bottles.

Well I finally was able to get out and sneak away for a few hours and try some sniping. NeoTokyo was nice enough to send me some of his snuffer bottles that he makes for sniping. Surprisingly I ended up with more gold than I got with my bazooka last time I was at this river I gotta say sniping is a lot harder than it looks on youtube haha but just as fun as it looks too. If I didn't have to pick my son up at daycare I'd probably be shivering down in the river right now still lookin for gold .



The snuffer bottle that Neo makes is definitely an awesome tool for the job, the curved hard tip is great for getting down in the cracks. I used the larger one he sent me but I'm gonna have to try the smaller one out on Sunday when I get out again. He sells them at Miners Cache in Redding if any of you are in that area are interested in getting one otherwise he's a charter member now so I'm guessing he can sell them on here. Thanks again Neo for the bottles, they helped make for a great day on the river!

 

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[Tnmountains]

Where would we be with out the sniffer bottle and pan. I am a newbie but have found some gold. With out the sniffer it would be very hard. Glad yours did so well.
Good luck out there!
HH

 

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Did the post this is addressing get deleted? Otherwise I don't see what it's addressing in this thread?

I am in need of a larger snuffer myself, I think this will be one of my next purchases!

 

[Tnmountains]

Did the post this is addressing get deleted? Otherwise I don't see what it's addressing in this thread?

I am in need of a larger snuffer myself, I think this will be one of my next purchases!

Yes all gone. Imagine most people who search keep one in their arsenal.

 

[NeoTokyo]

Awesome!
I am glad that you have been able to get out and use it and found some gold with it.
I cant wait to see what more you can find with it.


I didn't get to see the earlier post either, not exactly sure what it was about but I don't have any private messages so I guess it wasn't directed at me.

Either way, I try to make good on my shipping, I have had a ridiculous month and if I have forgotten an inquiry just message me again.

 

[NeoTokyo]

Also I have been late on getting my first set of shipments out, everyone will be getting some freebies with them to compensate for being late.

 

[NeoTokyo]

So its coming close to a year, how is that bottle treating ya?

Let me know, I am interested to see how they are holding up.

 

[ratled]

Are you still selling them through the Miners Cache? I'll be that way in a couple of weeks and will have to grab a few. I have had snuffer envy since I found your videos last year

ratled

 

[NeoTokyo]

I am, last time I checked he has 1 plastic tube 24oz bottle left and 2 3/8" copper tube 24oz bottles left.
I need to restock him with a few more of each.

I am not 100% sure if he rose his prices but they could be $20 and $25 there.

I am not selling the 12oz bottles right now because of quality concerns for the lid plastic cracking around the tube, so I am looking for other bottles that have a better lid.
No one has come to me yet with this problem, it is just something that I found while abusing the heck out of my bottles.
Its too bad because the bottle itself has great springback and lasts a long time.

I did make a copper tube version of the 12oz bottle but I don't know if people would be too keen on spending $20 bux for that size bottle.
With copper and fittings my price rose around $7 dollars more a bottle to make, but the quality is reflected in that increase.

 

[meMiner]

NeoTokyo - there is nothing wrong with making a quality product and charging a fair price for it. Heck, one little picker will pay for the suction bottle anyway.

 

[CA Gold Hunter]

So its coming close to a year, how is that bottle treating ya?

Let me know, I am interested to see how they are holding up.

It's been workin great! I actually have used the bigger one the most because it has more suction it seems than the smaller one and a bit easier to keep track of under water. I haven't gotten a chance to get out sniping this year yet because it's been so cold but I can't wait to get back in the water. I tried a bit last weekend but the water was so cold my hands would go numb just being in there for a few minutes haha so I had to stick to running the sluice. The smaller one has come in real handy though for gettin all the black sand out of my pans.

 

[Bonaro]

I have one of those... :-)

 

[AuTSaurus]

On a side note, Bonaro, that old of a penny is/looks to be, in really good condition!!

 

[russau]

I have one of those... :-)
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Me also!!

 

[NeoTokyo]

Awesome! Glad that you like them.
I did stop selling the smaller 8oz bottles because I felt the larger 12oz bottlers were a lot better plus my source for the 8oz bottles lost a lot of quality and springback of the plastic.
This seems to be a reoccurring problem with bottles, the quality changes even though its sold as the same.

I did confirm at the miners cache that the bottles are selling for $20 for the 24oz plastic tube version and $25 for the 24oz copper tube version.
As soon as I suitable 12oz bottles (the lids) again I will ask him to carry those for $15.

Bonaro, I love that little bottle.
That 1909 Penny is even cooler!

It's been workin great! I actually have used the bigger one the most because it has more suction it seems than the smaller one and a bit easier to keep track of under water. I haven't gotten a chance to get out sniping this year yet because it's been so cold but I can't wait to get back in the water. I tried a bit last weekend but the water was so cold my hands would go numb just being in there for a few minutes haha so I had to stick to running the sluice. The smaller one has come in real handy though for gettin all the black sand out of my pans.

 

[NeoTokyo]

Oh, I forgot to mention, I have gone out sniping a few times now with the larger 24oz copper tube bottle and it has awesome suction and can gather a lot more material if you like.
I have not had any clog up problems beyond the tip -YET- and I have it curved slightly so that you can keep the bottle fairly level while sniping.

I look forward to seeing the next time you get to get out and snipe with it.


PS. Placer I totally agree and with the new copper tubes the durability and performance has never been better, perhaps a $25 dollar MSRP isn't too high.
Chip has the turkey baster sniper tube next to mine in the store, the small one is $35 dollars!
I have not been to Howells Dive shop for a while but he had the x2 length turkey baster model in there for $45.
So I feel pretty good about my price right now.