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William Seger

(10,793 posts) Sat Apr 6, 2024, 01:50 PM Apr 6

Gold fever!

Last week, I got hooked on watching a series of YouTube videos about gold panning. I've been intending to give that a try since 1991 when we moved to Colorado, but just never got around to it. So, I ordered a panning kit, which arrived today, and now I can't wait for the weather to get warm! Anyone here done any of that, and if so, where?

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Gold fever! (Original Post) William Seger Apr 6 OP

In N Ga there are places where you can still pan for gold. oldsoftie Apr 6 #1

I used to pan with my grandfather when I was a kid Brother Buzz Apr 6 #2

check out Discovery Channel on Friday nights. Sogo Apr 6 #3

Try along the South Plate river where the two roads Hotler Apr 6 #4

There's a few paces in Central and NE LeonidPlanck Apr 6 #5

oldsoftie

(12,673 posts)

1. In N Ga there are places where you can still pan for gold.

Reply to William Seger (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 01:59 PM

Apr 6

They guarantee you'll get SOMETHING. From time to time we'll hear of someone getting a good sized nugget.
People tell me if you do it by yourself to look for areas behind boulders or other things that alter water flow

Brother Buzz

(36,502 posts)

2. I used to pan with my grandfather when I was a kid

Reply to William Seger (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 02:15 PM

Apr 6

South fork of the Cosumnes River, Ca, and some other stream a short drive from the cabin. I still have two vials of my share. A few years ago I noticed the two gold samples are distinctly different in color.

I was just a kid, but I observed panning will keep you in beans and bacon, but you won't get rich unless you get lucky.

Good luck!

Sogo

(5,017 posts)

3. check out Discovery Channel on Friday nights.

Reply to William Seger (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 03:44 PM

Apr 6

There's a good program called America's Backyard Gold, where it features people in places all over America who are prospecting for gold. A seasoned pro goes to these areas to see how they are doing and often gives tips for being mroe successful.

Hotler

(11,480 posts)

4. Try along the South Plate river where the two roads

Reply to William Seger (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 05:35 PM

Apr 6

Alameda Ave. & Santa Fe drive cross.

LeonidPlanck

(89 posts)

5. There's a few paces in Central and NE

Reply to William Seger (Original post)

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 07:52 PM

Apr 6

Washington that are productive but you need to watch out for active claims and should be aware of the laws regarding your take.

Sometimes you’ll get some, though.

Better yet, in the same areas are lovely fossil beds. Far superior to a few flakes of gold IMHO.

- Leo

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