This is part 6 in the series “Finding your first gold nugget”. I try to answer the most common question I’m asked - what sort of ground should a beginner detect on.
Loved your video BK. Thanks for your time and effort and information about checking out new ground. Most thankful. Cheers pal. Looking forward to your next video. Fantastic haul of just over 10grams. Amazing.
Very informative series. I'm transitioning from relic hunting mountain gold camps in Gippsland to gold detecting the triangle and your series is helping me greatly. Thanks & looking forward to more in your series.
Hey Bk . Loving your content, it’s great that you are happy to share your experience with others. I’m curious to know wether It’s possible to get similar results without using a $10k detector.. if so what would you recommend? Looking to get set up and your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. cheers.
You don’t need a $10,000 detector. My wife uses a GPX5000 which would find most of the bits I find. If that is still too expensive perhaps a second I don’t hand GPX4500 is the best value.
Thanks Neil, This was just a few days scouting for our holidays next week But I stumbled on some good gold, There’s more to this video, too much for one upload. My 2IC was a bit jealous she missed out. :)
You dig a hole where the machine is beeping and you keep digging until you find whart was causing the beeps Could you tell me why the old timers dug a hole where they did and why theuy would stop digging that hole ?
Ok, so the old timers would sample the soil (called loaming) and then wash it in a pan to see if there is microscopic gold. They would take rows of samples to follow the signs of gold up a slope till they narrow down the location of the source. Then they start digging larger holes (prospecting holes) to ascertain how rich the gold is in the gully. They would find some gold in most of the holes but they need to decide if it’s concentrated enough to be economic to mine. If it’s not economic they walk away and try somewhere else. That’s a bit simplistic, but a rough guide of how they worked. But for someone with a detector it doesn’t matter that the gold is spread out as we can cover a lot of area compared to them with pick and shovel.
@@BKGoldDetecting Thank You for explanation - I have seen many areas where a bunch of holes have been dug , but most of them were deep enough to bury a child in. I always thought they stopped digging because there was nothing there. Am considering digging the area myself and washing it to find small flakes , seeing as how i not doing any good in gold bearing creeks. bad idea or is it worth a burl ?
@@mohammednovalija I would definitely give it a go. They would dig down to bedrock and then pan the bottom layer. I have found nuggets inches from where they dug. Let me know how you go.
Great videos and really appreciate the help your giving. Just wondering how you set up your gpz as it seems to be so smooth? Do you detect in high yield or general? is your threshold really low? I'm trying to be more patient and thorough like you are instead of running around with my detector, thanks again
I’m close to factory defaults, high yield, difficult, smoothing low, sensitivity about 6, but I vary this up and down depending on how hot the ground. I also usually do an auto tune for EMI twice a day. If the zed starts chattering after a heavy session I do a reset, which I’ve found helps a lot. My theory is that memory gets a bit full and reset clears it.
I want a Gold monster 1000 detector for me to mine here in Brazil here in Brazil and very out of my conditions, if you want, you can send one here to me in Brazil 🇧🇷👍🏻
@@BKGoldDetecting In that case I suggest the thumbs down was premature and the captions may take a day or so before they are automatically incorporated in a tape
Loved your video BK. Thanks for your time and effort and information about checking out new ground. Most thankful. Cheers pal. Looking forward to your next video. Fantastic haul of just over 10grams. Amazing.
Very informative series. I'm transitioning from relic hunting mountain gold camps in Gippsland to gold detecting the triangle and your series is helping me greatly. Thanks & looking forward to more in your series.
Awesome Video Kevin, certainly makes you think a lot more about your best options when you are out detecting , can’t wait for the next one.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, love your work.
Keep the videos coming
Awesome vid Kevin, love your work and really enjoying your videos. Keep em’ coming. Cheers 👍⛏😁
Thx 4 sharing your knowledge 👍
Love your process. Nicely done!
Really enjoy your videos Kevin, keep them coming. Never had much luck in Inglewood, but you give some hope!
Well done Kev. You're videos are always fun, inspiring and educational.
Enjoying your series ... congrats on the find. You have inspired me to have a go. Cant wait for part 7
Great stuff Kev, I love your knowledge and no bullshit style! Unlike some others.
Thanks for sharing watched 1-6 keep them coming
Thanks Paul, the second half of 6 will be out soon.
Magnificent Kevin. Feels like I'm right there along with you.👍
Thanks James, your music was :)
@@BKGoldDetecting I think I heard my Music Box piece playing in the background towards the end.☺️
Very nice, well done, really enjoyed the video and have put it on my facebook gold page :-)
Thanks for the video. That "where I've been" function on your detector is pretty handy and so accurate. What did you do before having that detector?
I used a handheld gps, still works but not so convenient.
Excellent video.
Awesome video great work.
Hey Bk . Loving your content, it’s great that you are happy to share your experience with others. I’m curious to know wether It’s possible to get similar results without using a $10k detector.. if so what would you recommend? Looking to get set up and your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. cheers.
You don’t need a $10,000 detector. My wife uses a GPX5000 which would find most of the bits I find. If that is still too expensive perhaps a second I don’t hand GPX4500 is the best value.
Thank you for sharing, subscribed
Glad you enjoyed... cheers
BK, half of what you were talking about was not able to be heard. Please consider getting a lapel mic.
Awesome gold yet again!! Well done matey
As always great video 👍
Nice gold BK. Pretty cold over here in Meekatharra too!
Missed out on my trip to Kalgoorlie once again due to borders closed, always next year. Good luck.
what area are you in and where would be a good start for a beginner am in wagga
Good job my Friends 👍🤝👏👏✌️🇲🇾
Nice work Kevin,
Enjoyed this trip mate. Where’s your 2IC?
Thanks Neil, This was just a few days scouting for our holidays next week But I stumbled on some good gold, There’s more to this video, too much for one upload. My 2IC was a bit jealous she missed out. :)
i have yet to find my first one. had my gold monster a year. just to dam hot. in southern california. usa. .
You dig a hole where the machine is beeping and you keep digging until you find whart was causing the beeps
Could you tell me why the old timers dug a hole where they did and why theuy would stop digging that hole ?
Ok, so the old timers would sample the soil (called loaming) and then wash it in a pan to see if there is microscopic gold. They would take rows of samples to follow the signs of gold up a slope till they narrow down the location of the source. Then they start digging larger holes (prospecting holes) to ascertain how rich the gold is in the gully. They would find some gold in most of the holes but they need to decide if it’s concentrated enough to be economic to mine. If it’s not economic they walk away and try somewhere else.
That’s a bit simplistic, but a rough guide of how they worked. But for someone with a detector it doesn’t matter that the gold is spread out as we can cover a lot of area compared to them with pick and shovel.
@@BKGoldDetecting Thank You for explanation - I have seen many areas where a bunch of holes have been dug , but most of them were deep enough to bury a child in.
I always thought they stopped digging because there was nothing there.
Am considering digging the area myself and washing it to find small flakes , seeing as how i not doing any good in gold bearing creeks.
bad idea or is it worth a burl ?
@@mohammednovalija I would definitely give it a go. They would dig down to bedrock and then pan the bottom layer. I have found nuggets inches from where they dug. Let me know how you go.
@@BKGoldDetecting I try in 10 days or so when my next outing is due
Lugar muito bom para acampar.
Great videos and really appreciate the help your giving.
Just wondering how you set up your gpz as it seems to be so smooth? Do you detect in high yield or general? is your threshold really low? I'm trying to be more patient and thorough like you are instead of running around with my detector, thanks again
I’m close to factory defaults, high yield, difficult, smoothing low, sensitivity about 6, but I vary this up and down depending on how hot the ground. I also usually do an auto tune for EMI twice a day. If the zed starts chattering after a heavy session I do a reset, which I’ve found helps a lot. My theory is that memory gets a bit full and reset clears it.
I want a Gold monster 1000 detector for me to mine here in Brazil here in Brazil and very out of my conditions, if you want, you can send one here to me in Brazil 🇧🇷👍🏻
Nice nuggy mate :)
what detector are you running a 7000 or 6000
7000
@@BKGoldDetecting ok thanks
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I’m so sorry mate, I will note for next time.
Tbh, I’m not sure how to turn them on, but I will do some research.
@@BKGoldDetecting you must have sorted it out as it working for me
@@mohammednovalija I haven’t done anything yet, now I’m confused. Must admit I’m a better prospector than UA-cam expert.
@@BKGoldDetecting In that case I suggest the thumbs down was premature and the captions may take a day or so before they are automatically incorporated in a tape