Utah gold prospecting and rockhounding

[fmrUSMC_0844]

I'm definitely looking into one of those piglets. I have been interested in a highbanker for a while now. Looks like that's the one I am going with. The other ones in that price range look a little like they skimped on some quality. Do you also run that as a concentrator?

 

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[utah mason]

I'm sure you will be happy with it. I looked at a pretty much every high banker out there. I even though about building my own. But decided to leave that up to the pros. It's a really well built and a great weight. Perfect for one or two people. I would definitely get the clay claw with it. I throw a shovel in let it wash while I'm getting the next shovel. Set the shovel on crash box and then lift claw let it clear quick then in goes next shovel. Man, now I'm itching to get it back in the water after typing that lol. I haven't used it as a concentrater. It doesn't leave you with a lot of cons. I just classify and pan. It so little amount of material I had to buy some smaller classifiers from the guys at gold cube, yes Kevin I ordered from your link.

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

I am itching to get back there too. The last 2 times I have done pretty good up there. A lot better than I ever have!! The piglet is definitely on my list. I just need to save up a little more and Ill have one.

I'm sure you will be happy with it. I looked at a pretty much every high banker out there. I even though about building my own. But decided to leave that up to the pros. It's a really well built and a great weight. Perfect for one or two people. I would definitely get the clay claw with it. I throw a shovel in let it wash while I'm getting the next shovel. Set the shovel on crash box and then lift claw let it clear quick then in goes next shovel. Man, now I'm itching to get it back in the water after typing that lol. I haven't used it as a concentrater. It doesn't leave you with a lot of cons. I just classify and pan. It so little amount of material I had to buy some smaller classifiers from the guys at gold cube, yes Kevin I ordered from your link.

 

[utah mason]

I am itching to get back there too. The last 2 times I have done pretty good up there. A lot better than I ever have!! The piglet is definitely on my list. I just need to save up a little more and Ill have one.

Nice! Is the gate still open? We will definitely have to meet up and you can try out the piglet before you buy it.

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[fmrUSMC_0844]

It was open about a week ago. id like to see that thing in action in person. We will have to meet up.

Nice! Is the gate still open? We will definitely have to meet up and you can try out the piglet before you buy it.

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[utah mason]

It was open about a week ago. id like to see that thing in action in person. We will have to meet up.

The weather looks good for the next week or so, maybe next weekend.

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[fmrUSMC_0844]

Unfortunately next weekend is out for me. I have to work. I work a 5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off schedule and each one of those rotates from days to nights. Kennecott has a messed up work schedule.

 

[utah mason]

Unfortunately next weekend is out for me. I have to work. I work a 5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off schedule and each one of those rotates from days to nights. Kennecott has a messed up work schedule.

Pm me what days would work and I'll see if one might work for me as well.

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[KevinInColorado]

I'm sure you will be happy with it. I looked at a pretty much every high banker out there. I even though about building my own. But decided to leave that up to the pros. It's a really well built and a great weight. Perfect for one or two people. I would definitely get the clay claw with it. I throw a shovel in let it wash while I'm getting the next shovel. Set the shovel on crash box and then lift claw let it clear quick then in goes next shovel. Man, now I'm itching to get it back in the water after typing that lol. I haven't used it as a concentrater. It doesn't leave you with a lot of cons. I just classify and pan. It so little amount of material I had to buy some smaller classifiers from the guys at gold cube, yes Kevin I ordered from your link.

Wow, thanks!

BTW I will be spending a week in SLC just a bit after thanksgiving. Maybe we can meet up again?!

 

[utah mason]

Wow, thanks!

BTW I will be spending a week in SLC just a bit after thanksgiving. Maybe we can meet up again?!

For sure! Let me know what day works for you.

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[utah mason]

Made it out to test out the gold cube. Really good piece of equipment. Really impressed with the amount of material it can process. The trommel kicks butt, the tailings come out nice and clean. Seems to hold on to the gold really well. I'm very glad I picked it up. As I said before I probably didn't need another piece of equipment, but it was a great deal and I'm a sucker for new toys.
I met up with fmrusmc_0844 and worked one of his spots. Great spot, gold was good, hike was easy and company was great. He told me he was getting a bit of Mercury out of this spot. Dang he wasn't kidding! I got more mercury/ amalgam this trip then all my other trips combined! I brought the piglet for Dan to test out, looks like Dan will be picking up a new high banker this winter! It's a great high banker, perfect for a couple of people to run non-stop. Plus it's a killer on that fine gold we have around here.

 

[Johnnybravo300]

Nice little video! How does 0844 like his piglet? I've been checking those out lately.

 

[utah mason]

Thanks, he really liked it. He will be ordering one really soon, the one in the vid is mine I brought for him to test out. it's a really good piece of equipment. Built well, great weight and can process the material quick. Can also be run as a dredge, while someone else shovels. And it holds on to the gold excellent. If your looking for a small high banker I think this is the best one on the market. I would suggest ordering the extension. I didn't, I figured I would just run my sluice on the end. That works ok, but not as convenient to pack in as the extension would be.

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

The piglet is one awesome high banker, especially for a mini! It is definitely not a toy and is made pretty tough. I already have the wife on board for one so that is a good thing. If she wasn't on board Id have to go with better to ask forgiveness than permission route.

It was a great day out and we got some good gold out of there and even better company. Its always nice to meet up with someone to prospect with. We will have to do that again! I did ok yesterday. I wasn't out there too long between the wife and daughter getting cold. There is a lot of mercury in that spot. I did find more today. I guess I should start my online journal here too.

 

[utah mason]

made it out a couple of Sundays ago with my son to look for a spot lower down in the canyon to work this winter. The gate was still open at the time, but unfortunately it's not anymore : ( we probably ran for an hour and a half or so. Probably spent more time test panning setting up and cleaning up then actual run time. I have been looking at this spot since last winter. Glad I finally got around to checking it out. I always enjoy getting some father and son time and a little gold for the boys vial is a nice bonus.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Nice, Mason. I really like the small trommel.
Jim

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

Nice haul! That is some good looking gold.

 

[mytimetoshine]

Very nice. I like the free child labor as well lol. Looks almost like a hand stack across the river

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[fmrUSMC_0844]

My Piglet will be here on the 14th. Unfortunately that is my first night shift so I wont get to play with it yet. Gold Hog is having a 10% off orders over $200 right now.

Nice little video! How does 0844 like his piglet? I've been checking those out lately.

 

[utah mason]

Right on, I'm excited for you! Did you get the extension? That sucks it arrives when you start your night shift. Let me know when you will be able to get out. We will break out the sleds, and haul up the piglets.